Patent ID: 7497238
Filing Date: 2009-03-03
Classification: B27D,B27G,B27M,Y10T

Abstract:
1. Apparatus for use with a cutting tool in cutting a workpiece, comprising first and second channel-forming members collectively forming an elongated workpiece receiving channel therebetween having an open side to receive a workpiece during cutting thereof, said first and second channel-forming members collectively having a cutter-receiving opening in which a cutter of the cutting tool moves to cut across the workpiece residing in the channel, and first and second tool guides disposed on said first and second channel-forming members on opposite sides of said cutter-receiving opening and extending in a direction transverse to the channel so as to guide cutting tool movement in a manner that the cutter thereof cuts across the workpiece residing in the channel, said first and second tool guides adjustably connecting the channel-forming members so that the first and second channel-forming members are movable relative to one another to adjust a width of the channel.