Patent ID: 6073528
Filing Date: 2000-06-13
Classification: B27B,Y10T

Abstract:
A jig for a chain saw having a bar and chain, the jig comprising:a support block having a central slot for fixedly receiving therein the chain saw bar, said central slot extending obliquely to the peripheral surfaces of said support block, a pair of spaced, parallel support arms pivotally attached to the support block and extending forwardly and outwardly therefrom for supporting thereon a log or branch to be cut, a first one of said support arms being on one side of said central slot, and a second one of said support arms being on the other side of said central slot, the support block being swingable relative to the support arms for moving the chain saw bar and chain thru a cutting stroke, and stop surfaces on the support block engageable with the support arms for limiting the range of pivotal movement of the support block as the chain saw bar is pivoted thru said cutting stroke, the stop surfaces on the support block being side slots adjacent each support arm, said side slots extending obliquely to the peripheral surfaces of said support block such that said chain saw bar cannot pivot past the support arms during said cutting stroke, and fingers extending angularly forwardly and upwardly from the ends of the support arms for scooping up logs and branches from the ground onto the support arms.