Patent ID: 7574949
Filing Date: 2009-08-18
Classification: B27B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method for retrofitting a table saw, the table saw including a table, a saw mounted on the table, a rail mounted on the table, a carriage removably mounted on the rail for movement therealong, a first fence attached to the carriage, extending over the table, and removable from the rail with the carriage, said method comprising the steps of (a) removing the first fence and carriage from the table saw; (b) determining if the rail is an elongate, hollow tube rail having a generally rectangular cross section and (c) providing a carriage-fence assembly mountable on the elongate, hollow tube rail having a generally rectangular cross section, said carriage-fence assembly including (d) mounting said carriage-fence assembly on the elongate, hollow tube rail having a generally rectangular cross section of the table saw; (e) accessing said first menu to turn said motor on; (f) accessing said third menu to calibrate said second fence; (g) accessing one of said second, fourth, and fifth menus to enter a selected position of said second fence; and, (h) activating said self-correcting locking system by moving said second fence from said selected position.