Patent ID: 6687972
Filing Date: 2004-02-10
Classification: B28D,Y10T

Abstract:
A method of forming a portable cutting apparatus including a frame and cutting assembly, the frame including a first and second side member, and a plurality of cross-members, the method comprising the steps of:(a) forming each of the first and second side members as elongated members having an integral one-piece generally L-shaped configuration with a channel therein and a plurality of Protrusions located alone an interior Portion of each side member, wherein the Protrusions are machined to form rail-receiving surfaces; (b) forming the plurality of cross-members with substantially the same length; (c) forming openings having a predetermined depth in the side members, each side member having an opening for receiving each cross-member such that each of the openings are located near at least a first end and a second end of the first and second side members; (d) inserting opposite end portions of each cross-member by press fit into corresponding openings in the side members to connect the side members and the cross-members together to form the frame, the cross-members being disposed in substantially parallel relation with each other and substantially perpendicular relation with the side members; and (e) securing the cutting assembly to the frame.