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Abstract

Precision saws such as scroll saws and the like are provided with a hold down apparatus which allows for enhanced work piece clearance thus, greater work piece thickness utilization of the saws wherein the hold down apparatus is mounted in an offset position allowing the hold down to be raised to a maximum height to just below reciprocating saw blade drive means. A work piece hold down apparatus for use in combination with a work piece table and a saw blade having a reciprocating drive means is provided wherein a work piece hold down apparatus having a hold down foot which is generally planar with forwardly projecting spaced apart arms for engaging the work piece on each side of the blade, the foot planar portion being connected to a rod member on a second planar portion of the hold down apparatus with the rod member being affixed to the hold down apparatus offset from the generally planar foot portion and adjustably mounted by clamping means to a saw frame member behind and adjacent to the reciprocating saw blade.

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First Claim