Patent ID: 6016732
Filing Date: 2000-01-25
Classification: B23D,B27G,Y10T

Abstract:
A cutting tool comprising:a base including a turntable mounted for rotation about a vertical axis;indexing means for releasably securing said turntable in predetermined positions of angular adjustment including a detent receiving recess on said base at each predetermined position, a detent, alignable by rotation of said turntable, with any one of said recesses and a detent biasing means constantly biasing said detent into a detent engaged position in the specific recess with which it is aligned;detent override means selectively positionable to allow movement of said detent from a detent engaged position in said recess to a detent withdrawal position and free said turntable for microangular adjustment relative to any predetermined position;latch means for releasably securing said override means in said detent withdrawal position thereby preventing said indexing means from engaging said recess during microangular adjustment about said recess; andlocking means for releasably securing said turntable in any selected position of microangular adjustment.