Patent ID: 6820524
Filing Date: 2004-11-23
Classification: B23D,B27B,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
A method for adjusting at least one bevel stop setting in a table saw, comprising:providing a work table having a substantially horizontal plane for supporting a workpiece; providing a base assembly supporting the work table; pivotably attaching a saw assembly to the work table, said saw assembly being movable about a pivot axis between a first and a second bevel stop, said first bevel stop defining a first position where said cutting tool is at an acute angle with respect to said substantially horizontal plane, said bevel stop defining a second position where said cutting tool is generally perpendicular to said substantially horizontal plane; attaching a first bevel stop cam rotatably to the base assembly, the first bevel stop cam being rotatable about an axis substantially parallel to the horizontal plane and substantially parallel to said pivot axis; and rotating the first bevel stop cam to define said first bevel stop.