Adaptive cutting system

An adaptive cutting system, comprising:

• a benchtop;
• the benchtop having a top side, a front side, a back side, a left side, and a right side;
• the benchtop having a plurality of bench dog holes;
• the plurality of bench dog holes positioned in the benchtop in a pattern;
• a saw track;
• the saw track extending a length between opposing ends;
• the saw track having a cutting edge;
• the saw track configured to receive and guide a saw;
• a pair of hinge members operatively connected to the benchtop and the saw track;
• an alignment member;
• the alignment member having an alignment edge;
• the alignment member configured and arranged to connect to at least one of the bench dog holes and align with the pattern of the plurality of bench dog holes by way of the alignment member's connection to the at least one of the plurality of bench dog holes;
• wherein the pair of hinge members are configured to be laterally adjustable to, and locked in place at, an infinite number of positions to facilitate alignment of the cutting edge of the saw track with the pattern of the plurality of bench dog holes and the alignment edge of the alignment member.

An adaptive cutting system, comprising:

• a benchtop;
• the benchtop having a top side, a front side, a back side, a left side, and a right side;
• the benchtop having a plurality of bench dog holes;
• the plurality of bench dog holes positioned in the benchtop in a pattern;
• a saw track;
• the saw track extending a length between opposing ends;
• the saw track having a cutting edge;
• the saw track operatively connected to the benchtop adjacent a first one of the opposing ends of the saw track by a first hinge member;
• the saw track operatively connected to the benchtop adjacent a second one of the opposing ends of the saw track by a second hinge member;
• the saw track configured to receive and guide a saw;
• wherein the saw track is configured to move between a raised position, that allows the placement and removal of workpieces under the saw track, and a lowered position, that facilitates engagement of workpieces under the saw track;
• an alignment member;
• the alignment member having an alignment edge;
• the alignment member configured and arranged to connect to a pair of the bench dog holes and align with the pattern of the plurality of bench dog holes;
• wherein the cutting edge of the saw track is aligned with the pattern of the plurality of bench dog holes as well the alignment edge of the alignment member.

An adaptive cutting system, comprising:

• a benchtop;
• the benchtop having a plurality of bench dog holes;
• the plurality of bench dog holes positioned in the benchtop in a pattern;
• a saw track;
• the saw track extending a length between opposing ends;
• the saw track having a cutting edge;
• a hinge member;
• the hinge member operatively connected to the benchtop;
• the hinge member operatively connected to the saw track;
• the saw track configured to receive and guide a saw;
• an alignment member;
• the alignment member having an alignment edge;
• wherein the alignment member is connected to at least one of the plurality of bench dog holes;
• wherein the alignment member is aligned with the cutting edge of the saw track by way of connection of the alignment member to at least one of the plurality of bench dog holes;
• wherein the hinge member is configured to move the saw track between a raised position, that allows the placement and removal of workpieces under the saw track, and a lowered position, that facilitates engagement of workpieces under the saw track;
• wherein the cutting edge of the saw track is aligned with the pattern of the plurality of bench dog holes as well as the alignment edge of the alignment member;
• wherein the hinge member is configured to be vertically adjustable and locked in place, thereby setting the height at which the saw track is positioned when in the lowered position as well as setting the height at which the saw track is positioned when in the raised position.

An adaptive cutting system, comprising:

• a benchtop;
• the benchtop having a plurality of bench dog holes;
• the plurality of bench dog holes positioned in the benchtop in a pattern;
• a saw track;
• the saw track extending a length between opposing ends;
• the saw track having a cutting edge;
• a hinge member;
• the hinge member operatively connected to the benchtop;
• the hinge member operatively connected to the saw track;
• the saw track configured to receive and guide a saw;
• an alignment member;
• the alignment member having an alignment edge;
• wherein the alignment member is connected to at least one of the plurality of bench dog holes;
• wherein the alignment member is aligned with the cutting edge of the saw track by way of connection of the alignment member to at least one of the plurality of bench dog holes;
• wherein the hinge member is configured to move the saw track between a raised position, that allows the placement and removal of workpieces under the saw track, and a lowered position, that facilitates engagement of workpieces under the saw track;
• wherein the cutting edge of the saw track is aligned with the pattern of the plurality of bench dog holes as well as the alignment edge of the alignment member;
• a first table track;
• the first table track extending a length between opposing ends;
• the first table track positioned in the benchtop;
• wherein the first table track includes a first groove, a second groove, and a third groove;
• wherein the first groove, second groove, and third groove extend approximately parallel to one another;
• wherein the first groove is configured to receive and guide movement of at least one accessory;
• wherein the first table track includes a first measuring member positioned within the second groove;
• wherein the first measuring member has a set of measuring indica to facilitate positioning of the at least one accessory in the first table track,
• wherein the first table track includes a second measuring member positioned within the third groove;
• wherein the second measuring member has a second set of measuring indica to facilitate positioning of the at least one accessory in the first table track.