Patent ID: 8646369
Filing Date: 2014-02-11
Classification: B23D,B27B,B27G,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A table saw, comprising: a table having a work surface with an infeed region and an outfeed region; a nominally planar, circular blade configured to extend at least partially above the work surface to cut a workpiece on the work surface as the workpiece is moved into contact with the blade, wherein the blade has an orientation relative to the work surface; a motor to drive rotation of the blade relative to the work surface; a splitter having an orientation relative to the work surface; a mounting mechanism configured to position the splitter adjacent the blade; a blade adjustment mechanism configured to change the orientation of the blade and the splitter relative to the work surface; and a blade guard extending from the splitter generally toward the infeed region of the work surface, wherein the blade guard includes a top guard having an upper surface that extends generally above the blade and a lower surface, wherein the top guard includes an outfeed guard portion that extends from the splitter, and an infeed guard portion that extends generally toward the work surface relative to the outfeed guard portion, wherein the top guard is configured to positively retain the workpiece against the work surface, wherein at least the infeed guard portion is configured for movement in a range of positions between a nominal position, in which the infeed guard portion extends generally toward the work surface relative to the outfeed guard portion, and a deflected position, in which the infeed guard portion is deflected away from the work surface relative to the nominal position.