Patent ID: 7159628
Filing Date: 2007-01-09
Classification: B27B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A split sawbox for a gangsaw comprising a sawbox having at least first and second mating sawbox sections, said sections linearly selectively translatable relative to one another along a workpiece flow path, by translation means for selective translation of said first and second mating sawbox sections relative to one another, between a closed position wherein said sections are releasably locked together, by selectively lockable locking means for selectively mating together said first and second mating sawbox sections for operation of the gangsaw, and an open position wherein, once said locking means are unlocked, said sections are linearly separated from one another by said translation means to open a gap between said first and second mating sawbox sections so that within said gap a workman may stand for maintenance of the gangsaw.