Patent ID: 8631734

Claim:
A power saw comprising: a table configured to receive a workpiece; a saw blade and motor assembly operatively connected to said table, said saw blade and motor assembly being configured to rotate a saw blade; a linear guide mechanism attached to said table and being configured to support said saw blade and motor assembly and enable movement of said saw blade and motor assembly along a predetermined linear path in either a forward or a rearward direction; said linear guide mechanism comprising at least two links connected by a hinge connection, wherein said hinge connection includes a shaft that is fixed for rotation with respect to a first one of said links, but wherein said shaft is able to rotate with respect to a second one of said links; and a glide movement controller operatively connected to said hinge connection, wherein said glide movement controller comprises a controller body and a plurality of fastening members configured to move said controller body such that resistance upon said shaft is increased upon movement in a first direction and decreased upon movement in a second direction.