초록

The depth of cut of the blade of a plunge cut jig saw is selectively established by an adjustable depth control foot which keeps the selected depth of cut constant during the sawing operation.

대표청구항 ▼

A tool having a support, an elongated cutting device, means on said support and connected to said cutting device for driving the latter, a foot located adjacent said cutting device for controlling the depth of penetration of the cutting device into a workpiece, means mounting said support on said fo

A tool having a support, an elongated cutting device, means on said support and connected to said cutting device for driving the latter, a foot located adjacent said cutting device for controlling the depth of penetration of the cutting device into a workpiece, means mounting said support on said foot to move toward and away from the foot, resiliently yieldable means urging said support away from said foot, adjustable means for stopping said support in different selected positions when said support is moved toward said foot, and a latch acting between said support and said foot and movable to a latched position holding said support in a selected position and preventing said support from moving away from said foot under the urging of said resiliently yieldable means, said latch being selectively movable to an unlatched position permitting said support to move away from said foot.