Patent ID: 8082826
Filing Date: 2011-12-27
Classification: B27G,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A saw, comprising: a work surface configured to support a work piece; a motor configured to motivate a cutting member; a saw accessory comprising one of a riving knife and a cutting member guard configured to be positioned relative to the cutting member; a first clamping member; a second clamping member, wherein at least a portion of the saw accessory is configured to be disposed intermediate said first and second clamping members, wherein said first clamping member and said second clamping member are positioned below said work surface and are configured to hold at least a portion of said saw accessory above said work surface, wherein said first clamping member is movable between an unclamped position and a clamped position, wherein said first clamping member and said second clamping member define a slot therebetween, and wherein the saw accessory is configured to slide relative to said work surface within said slot when said first clamping member is in said unclamped position; an actuator, wherein said actuator is configured to move said first clamping member relative to said second clamping member to clamp the saw accessory therebetween; and a controller, wherein said controller is in communication with said actuator and is configured to activate said actuator, wherein said controller is in electrical communication with said actuator.