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US 5,447,085 AGranted
Table saw accessories for improved operability
OwnerMarshall Gochnauerinventor
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Abstract
Table saw accessories are shown that are easily mounted on a saw in use or a new saw for the purpose of reducing loads generated on the table saw blade during a sawing operation. Included are a spreading clip that can be pressed onto the leading edge portion of an existing kerf splitter to provide a quick and easy way to change the width of the kerf splitter; and an anti-friction add-on that is easily attached to an existing saw fence.
Claims2
A table saw comprising:
- a table;
- a saw blade mounted on said table for producing a saw cut in a work piece;
- a saw fence mounted on said table adjacent said saw blade, said saw fence having a work piece guiding surface;
- means for reducing a total surface area of said work piece guiding surface, with said means for reducing the total surface area being provided with means for being demountably fastened to said saw fence;
- a kerf mounted on said saw table and splitter having a leading edge for entering the saw cut in the work piece behind said saw blade;
- and
- a spreading clip mounted on said kerf splitter leading edge, wherein said spreading clip has a thickness corresponding to a thickness of said saw blade.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.