Patent ID: 6484711
Filing Date: 2002-11-26
Classification: B27B,B28D

Abstract:
An apparatus, for use with cutting devices having elevationally adjustable means for cutting slots in the surface of a material at a selectable-depth of cut, said apparatus for automatically resetting the depth of cut, after the elevation of the cutting device has been changed from a selected depth of cut to another depth or elevation, said apparatus comprising:means for determining the elevation of the cutting device, relative to the surface of the material, when the saw or other cutting device is cutting into the surface of the material; means for identifying the elevation of the cutting device, relative to the surface of the material being cut, when the saw or other cutting device is cutting at a preselected depth of cut; and means for automatically stopping elevational movement of the cutting device at the elevation of the preselected depth of cut when the elevation of the cutting device relative to the surface of the material is determined by said means for determining elevation, to be at the elevation of the preselected depth of cut.