Patent ID: 6782783
Filing Date: 2004-08-31
Classification: B23D,B25H,Y10T

Abstract:
A miter saw comprising:a base; a table rotatably attached to the base; a support housing pivotally connected to the table, the support housing pivoting about a substantially horizontal axis; at least one rail slidably connected to the support housing having first and second ends, the at least one rail being slidable in a direction substantially parallel to the substantially horizontal axis; a saw assembly pivotally attached to the first end of the at least one rail and movable between a front position and a rear position, the saw assembly comprising a trunnion disposed on the at least one rail, a pivot arm pivotally attached to the trunnion, an upper blade guard connected to the pivot arm, a motor attached to the upper blade guard, and a blade driven by the motor, wherein an angle of the blade relative to the table is changeable by rotating the saw assembly, the at least one rail, and the support housing about the substantially horizontal axis; and a first carrying handle provided on the second end of the at least one rail, wherein the first carrying handle extends below the at least one rail.