Vice mounted multiple-use band saw with detachable work surface

Abstract

A multiple-use portable band saw for mounting on a standard work shop type vice. The band saw blade and blade mounting are standard in the art and therefore, not described in detail. The band saw is mounted on a rotatable shaft and can be operated in either a generally vertical table saw position or a generally horizontal tilting saw position. The rotatable shaft forms a portion of the clamping structure which mounts the band saw onto the standard vice. The clamping structure includes a stabilizing tongue memeber to prevent the entire band saw structure from tipping during or after the horizontal cutting operation, a stop means to prevent the downward movement of the band saw beyond a predetermined position and an adjustable arm member to eliminate unwanted movement when the saw is used in either the vertical or horizontal position. In the vertical position, a removable work table is mounted onto the clamping structure itself. The table is positioned and supported by three leg type appendages. Since there are three supporting legs, the size of the work surface can be increased without a reduction in its stability. Also since the three legs are mounted onto the clamping structure itself, no additional frame or supporting structure is required. The saw can also be used apart from the support structure as a hand-held tool.

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