Patent ID: 7021186
Filing Date: 2006-04-04
Classification: B23D,B27B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A miter saw comprising: a. a base; b. a turntable rotatably mounted to the base having a planar upper surface; c. a fence assembly affixed to the base; d. a saw assembly including an elongate arm having a fixed end pivotally attached to the turntable, a distal end forming a handle and a central region therebetween; e. a motor assembly disposed on the elongate arm, the motor assembly including a rotary spindle supporting a cutting disk and a motor operatively connected to the rotary spindle; and f. a bevel adjustment mechanism for adjusting the angle of inclination of the cutting disk relative to the turntable upper surface, the bevel adjustment mechanism including a first knuckle for adjusting the angle of inclination of the cutting disk about a tilt axis, the first knuckle including