Thomas A Thacker

US Patent:

20100000387, Jan 7, 2010

Filed:

Jun 30, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/459404

Inventors:

Thomas M. Thacker - Newberg OR, US

International Classification:

B23D 47/04
B26D 7/00
B26D 7/06
B23Q 3/02

US Classification:

8343514, 83471, 8343615

Abstract:

A guide bar track extension method and apparatus. A machining table has a table surface terminating at a side thereof, the surface defining a table perimeter, and a slot for a guide bar. A guide bar extension mechanism is cooperatively adapted with the table for detachably mounting to the side of the table. The guide bar extension mechanism includes an adjustment mechanism providing for lateral adjustment of the guide bar extension mechanism relative to the axis. The adjustment mechanism includes two opposed guiding members adapted to contact the guide bar outside the table perimeter.