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Abstract

A portable miter guide device for chain and hand saws having a holding assembly (12) including a cradle member (18) and coacting clamps (36,38) for attaching the device to a work piece (W). The device includes a support arm (32) to which is attached an adjustment arm (14) for limited angular movement in a plane parallel to the work piece. Adjustably attached to the outer end of the adjustment arm (14) at an upstanding right angle is a saw guide member (16) with guide slot (80, 88, 90) for guiding chain and hand saws. The device can be attached to large wooden work pieces, the angle of cut chosen and a chain or hand saw (C, H) used to obtain an accurate square or compound cut in the work piece (W). In a second embodiment of the invention the adjustment arm (130) is fixed rather than being pivotal has a disc member (132) with support brackets (136,138) for pivotally supporting guide member (16).

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First Claim