The machine (1) for cutting meat comprises one or more linkage devices (10) about which is wound a blade (12) and a safety system which comprises: means (2) for detecting a dangerous condition for the safety of an operator; and a movement apparatus (4, 41, 42) configured for moving the above-mentioned linkage devices (10), following the detection of the dangerous condition.

An anti-vibration arrangement for a band saw blade in a band saw machine, which is constructed to cut a workpiece by shifting the endless band saw blade running in a circulating manner to a cutting direction, wherein nozzles are provided for injecting high-pressure cutting liquid toward each side face of the body of the band saw blade on the entering-side where the band saw blade enters into a cut groove of the workpiece formed by the band saw blade in the cutting process of the band saw machine.

Adjustable fence systems and their methods of use are described. A fence adjustment system includes a drift angle adjustment mechanism configured to adjust the angle of a fence to correct for blade drift.

Adjustable fence systems and their methods of use are described. A fence adjustment system includes a drift angle adjustment mechanism configured to adjust the angle of a fence to correct for blade drift.

Machines with safety systems are disclosed. The machine may take the form of woodworking machines including table saws, band saws, miter saws, hand-held circular saws, pneumatic chop saws, radial-arm saws, jointers, planars, routers and shapers. The machines may include an operative structure configured to perform a task, where the operative structure includes a cutting tool adapted to move in at least one motion, and a safety system adapted to detect the occurrence of an unsafe condition between a person and the cutting tool and for mitigating the unsafe condition. The safety system may include a detection subsystem and a reaction subsystem. The machine may also include a bypass or override mode where in an injury mitigation system is disabled for certain cuts.

Machines with safety systems are disclosed. The machine may take the form of woodworking machines including table saws, band saws, miter saws, hand-held circular saws, pneumatic chop saws, radial-arm saws, jointers, planars, routers and shapers. The machines may include an operative structure configured to perform a task, where the operative structure includes a cutting tool adapted to move in at least one motion, and a safety system adapted to detect the occurrence of an unsafe condition between a person and the cutting tool and for mitigating the unsafe condition. The safety system may include a detection subsystem and a reaction subsystem. The machine may also include a bypass or override mode where in an injury mitigation system is disabled for certain cuts.

A method for constructing a lower section of a sawmill carriage assembly comprises holding structural components between a pair of metal plates, and affixing the plates and the structural components together. The structural components may include wheels that guide the sawhead in linear movement along a track on a sawmill bed, to which the carriage base is attached. The structural components may also include a track cleaning system disposed between the metal plates. The track cleaning system maintains optimal track conditions.

A method for constructing a lower section of a sawmill carriage assembly comprises holding structural components between a pair of metal plates, and affixing the plates and the structural components together. The structural components may include wheels that guide the sawhead in linear movement along a track on a sawmill bed, to which the carriage base is attached. The structural components may also include a track cleaning system disposed between the metal plates. The track cleaning system maintains optimal track conditions.

A band saw template jig configured to be used with a band saw for cutting a desired pattern in a work piece by guiding an attached template at a desired offset. The band saw template jig includes at least a base, at least one support shaft, a guide arm, and a guide end. The base is adapted to be secured onto a work surface using at least one securement member. The at least one support shaft operably engages with the base. The guide arm and guide end are collectively movable along the at least one support shaft and are adapted to be secured at a desired height on the at least one support shaft. The guide end is configured to allow a band saw blade to be positioned inside of the guide end for setting the desired offset between the work piece and the template attached with the work piece.

A band saw template jig configured to be used with a band saw for cutting a desired pattern in a work piece by guiding an attached template at a desired offset. The band saw template jig includes at least a base, at least one support shaft, a guide arm, and a guide end. The base is adapted to be secured onto a work surface using at least one securement member. The at least one support shaft operably engages with the base. The guide arm and guide end are collectively movable along the at least one support shaft and are adapted to be secured at a desired height on the at least one support shaft. The guide end is configured to allow a band saw blade to be positioned inside of the guide end for setting the desired offset between the work piece and the template attached with the work piece.