Table for band saw

摘要

A work tool is provided with a table that may rotate with a rotation mechanism. The rotation mechanism rotates the table about an axis through a point where the moving saw blade passes though the table and in parallel to the direction that a workpiece is presented to the moving saw blade. The rotation mechanism features a set of bevel gears with non-parallel axes, a pinion gear rotationally coupled to an output bevel gear, the pinion gear rides within a curved rack slot on the table. The work tool is also provided with structure to allow the table to rotate but otherwise hold the table stable with respect to the tool housing.