Multi-Function Power Saw

A convertible power saw comprising:

• a base assembly with a guide channel;
• a turntable with a guide channel;
• a turntable lock;
• an offset saw assembly support attached to the turntable;
• a tilt mechanism comprising
• a tilt control mechanism, and
• a tilt lock mechanism;
• and
• a saw assembly coupled to the tilt mechanism comprising:
• a motor,
• a blade for cutting along a cutting axis,
• a blade guard,
• an anti-kickback device,
• an intermittent switch,
• a run switch, and
• a safety switch.

A power saw that can be converted into a table saw, a miter saw or a radial saw, comprising:

• a base assembly;
• a saw assembly comprising a cutting blade for cutting along a cutting axis;
• a means for supporting the saw assembly affixed to the base assembly to provide a clear path across the base assembly in line with the cutting axis, comprising
• a laterally displaced support assembly, and a means for moving the saw assembly in line with the cutting axis;
• and
• a means coupled to the base assembly for adjustably fencing materials to be cut by the cutting blade, comprising:
• a first means for securing the means for adjustably fencing materials in a first position in relation to the base assembly to support table saw cuts and radial saw cuts, and
• a second means for securing the means for adjustably fencing materials in a second position in relation to the base assembly to support miter saw cuts.

A pivoting fence for slidable engagement in a guide channel of the base assembly of a power saw, comprising:

• a hinge assembly;
• a first fence member comprising a slide member for engagement with the guide channel in the base assembly, said first fence member comprising a first guiding surface that is positioned to be substantially parallel to the cutting axis;
• a second fence member coupled to the first fence member for rotation about the hinge assembly, said second fence member comprising a second guiding surface;
• a first lock for securing the second guiding surface to be positioned substantially perpendicular to the cutting axis;
• and
• a second lock for securing the second guiding surface to be positioned substantially in alignment with the first guiding surface.