A system for cutting wide workpieces is presented having a track that extends a length between opposing ends and extends a width between a cutting edge and a non-cutting edge. One or more measuring bodies are connected to track and include a flexible measuring tape that extends outward from the rear side of the measuring body. The measuring bodies include a locking member that includes an arm connected to a rotating axle having a cam surface that pushes down upon a brake shoe that includes pads formed of a material having a high coefficient of friction that securely holds the measuring tape between the brake shoe on one side and a cradle on the other side. In this way, a system is presented that facilitates quick, easy and repeatable cuts on wide workpieces.

A system for cutting wide workpieces is presented having a track that extends a length between opposing ends and extends a width between a cutting edge and a non-cutting edge. One or more measuring bodies are connected to track and include a flexible measuring tape that extends outward from the rear side of the measuring body. The measuring bodies include a locking member that includes an arm connected to a rotating axle having a cam surface that pushes down upon a brake shoe that includes pads formed of a material having a high coefficient of friction that securely holds the measuring tape between the brake shoe on one side and a cradle on the other side. In this way, a system is presented that facilitates quick, easy and repeatable cuts on wide workpieces.

A saw blade cover for a bench saw, to an angle stop for a bench saw and to a bench saw. The saw blade cover includes a cover body which is manufactured from a first material as well as a contact region which includes a sliding section which is manufactured from a second material and along which the workpiece can slide on contact with the contact region. The stop unit includes a stop arm with a main section which is manufactured of a first material and with an end section which is manufactured of a second material. The bench saw includes a cover flap which covers a gap between the housing arrangement and a lay-on section lower side, the gap arising given a pivoting of the housing arrangement.

A saw blade cover for a bench saw, to an angle stop for a bench saw and to a bench saw. The saw blade cover includes a cover body which is manufactured from a first material as well as a contact region which includes a sliding section which is manufactured from a second material and along which the workpiece can slide on contact with the contact region. The stop unit includes a stop arm with a main section which is manufactured of a first material and with an end section which is manufactured of a second material. The bench saw includes a cover flap which covers a gap between the housing arrangement and a lay-on section lower side, the gap arising given a pivoting of the housing arrangement.

A table saw and miter saw combination apparatus for combining the functionalities of table saws and miter saws includes a table housing having a table blade slot extending through to a table inside. A table saw is coupled to the table housing within the table inside and has a table blade extending through the table blade slot. The table saw has a power switch coupled to the table front side. A miter housing is coupled to the table housing. The miter top side has a base cutout. A miter base is coupled to the miter housing being pivotably coupled within the base cutout. The miter base has a miter blade slot extending therethrough. A miter saw is coupled to the miter housing. The miter saw has a miter arm. The miter saw has a miter handle coupled the miter arm. The miter handle has a power trigger.

A table saw and miter saw combination apparatus for combining the functionalities of table saws and miter saws includes a table housing having a table blade slot extending through to a table inside. A table saw is coupled to the table housing within the table inside and has a table blade extending through the table blade slot. The table saw has a power switch coupled to the table front side. A miter housing is coupled to the table housing. The miter top side has a base cutout. A miter base is coupled to the miter housing being pivotably coupled within the base cutout. The miter base has a miter blade slot extending therethrough. A miter saw is coupled to the miter housing. The miter saw has a miter arm. The miter saw has a miter handle coupled the miter arm. The miter handle has a power trigger.

Provided is a wood processing system including a wood conveying device having a longitudinal direction along one direction in the horizontal direction and being capable of conveying wood along the longitudinal direction; a multi-axis processing machine arranged on one side in the longitudinal direction of the wood conveying device, the multi-axis processing machine including a spindle capable of being attached with a first tool, and a spindle moving device having two or more linear axes perpendicular to one another and two or more rotational axes for moving the spindle; and at least one multi-articulated robot arranged along the wood conveying device on the other side in the longitudinal direction of the wood conveying device, the at least one multi-articulated robot including a wrist capable of being attached with a tool unit including a second tool, and an arm having six or more rotational axes for moving the wrist.

A Zero Clearance Fence that gives precision to chop saw fences. The invention consists of two flat surfaces and mounting devices. The flat surfaces are beveled at one edge of both surfaces. The beveled edge allows a tape measure to be hooked on at any desired miter angle. The invention mounts onto the original chop saw fences so that they are able to slide towards and away from the saw blade. The ability to slide allows the fences to always be right next to the saw blade at any miter angle cut for precision in the cut measurements. The mounting apertures can be located anywhere to allow the Zero Clearance Fence to fit on any chop saw.

A Zero Clearance Fence that gives precision to chop saw fences. The invention consists of two flat surfaces and mounting devices. The flat surfaces are beveled at one edge of both surfaces. The beveled edge allows a tape measure to be hooked on at any desired miter angle. The invention mounts onto the original chop saw fences so that they are able to slide towards and away from the saw blade. The ability to slide allows the fences to always be right next to the saw blade at any miter angle cut for precision in the cut measurements. The mounting apertures can be located anywhere to allow the Zero Clearance Fence to fit on any chop saw.

A system including a gantry structure; a first and a second saw head movable along at least part of the length of the gantry structure; and a first and a second lumber support also movable along corresponding lengths of the gantry structure. A controller moves the first saw head and first lumber support adjacent a first location along a board and moves the second saw head and second lumber support adjacent a second location along a board, and operates the first and second saw heads to cut first and second ends off the board. The controller then moves the saw heads and the lumber supports relative to the board to third and fourth locations and operates the first and second saw heads to cut third and fourth end pieces off. The saw heads and lumber supports optionally move together and rotate around respective vertical axes to enable angled board cuts.