Power tool track
OwnerRobert D. Flandersinventor
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Abstract
A power tool track for adapting an existing power tool, such as an electric circular saw, so that it can effectively make accurate straight or angular cuts in wood.
Claims10
A power tool track system comprising a support substructure, means connected to said substructure for supporting a power tool above said substructure in a substantially horizontal plane with respect to the vertical axis of said substructure, said power tool track being adjustably mounted on said support means for angular movement in a horizontal plane with respect to the vertical axis of said substructure, and including longitudinally-extending base and adjustable frame members, respectively, which provide a support surface for carrying power tools thereon, the frame member having an outer edge forming a longitudinally-extending straight edge for maintaining the accuracy in use of said power tools and, attached to the frame member, a longitudinally-extending guide means, raised above the surface of said frame member, for maintaining a power tool in proper alignment for traversing a straight predetermined, longitudinal path, the distance from the guide means to the outer edge of said base member, the predetermined support surface on which said power tool will ride, being such that said power tool will be in close proximity with, and more parallel to, said outer edge, and said frame member being laterally adjustable for providing a laterally-extending support surface capable of carrying a plurality of power tools.
A power tool track comprising:
- a. a longitudinally-extending substructure;
- b. support means attached to said substructure;
- c. longitudinally-extending base and adjustable frame members, respectively, adjustably mounted on said support means for angular movement in a substantially horizontal plane with respect to the vertical axis of said substructure, providing a support surface for carrying a power tool thereon;
- d. a pair of laterally-extending bracing members attached to said base member;
- e. a plurality of laterally-extending slots located within said bracing members;
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- f. longitudinally-extending guide means, raised above surface of said frame member, said frame member being disposed within slots, and adaptable for lateral movement with respect to said longitudinally-extending base member, said guide means maintaining said power tool in proper alignment for traversing a straight, predetermined, longitudinal path, the distance from the guide means to the longitudinally-extending outer edge of said base member, the predetermined support surface on which said power tool will ride, being such that said power tool will be in close proximity with, and move parallel to, said outer edge, and said frame member being laterally adjustable for providing a laterally-extending support surface capable of carrying a plurality of power tools.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.