Patent ID: 6513412
Filing Date: 2003-02-04
Classification: B23D,B27B,B27G,Y10T

Abstract:
A woodworking machine comprising:a driven cutting member that is movably attached to a first portion, the first portion having a first surface; a second portion having a second surface, said first surface rotatable relative to said second surface; a locking mechanism selectively restraining rotation of said first surface relative to said second surface, the locking mechanism comprising: a locking frame pivotably mounted on said first portion and including a locking surface, said locking surface selectively frictionally engaging an engagement surface on said second portion, said locking frame further including a camming surface; and an actuating mechanism selectively frictionally engaging said locking surface and said engagement surface, the actuating mechanism comprising: a cam having a cam lobe, said cam pivotably connected relative to said camming surface, said cam lobe selectively engaging said camming surface to move said locking surface to frictionally engage said engagement surface; and a knob fixedly connected to said cam, movement of said knob pivoting said cam relative to said camming surface; and an indexing mechanism selectively restraining rotation of said first surface relative to said second surface in a plurality of predetermined positions.