Patent ID: 6267038
Filing Date: 2001-07-31
Classification: B23D,Y10T

Abstract:
A saw comprising:a frame with a worktable for supporting workpieces;first and second blade clamps for clamping a blade therebetween;an oscillating mechanism disposed within the frame, the oscillating mechanism moving the first and second blade clamps in a direction along a substantially vertical axis and comprising a first arm connected to the first blade clamp and a second arm connected to the second blade clamp, said first and second arms being interconnected via the blade and a linking element;wherein the first arm comprises a first section connected to the first blade clamp and a second section connected to the linking element, said first and second sections being movable relative to each other so that length of the first arm can be changed to shift the blade to a selected angle from the vertical axis, and wherein length of the second arm is substantially nonadjustable.