Rectangular opening box cutting apparatus
CA 2234352 A1 · Owner: Young, Ralph C. · Inventors: Young, Ralph C.
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The traditional method of carving out an electrical outlet box opening in a log wall consists of chiselling after a series of closely spaced holes are drilled in the log. It is a time consuming and difficult undertaking. An apparatus for quickly and easily cutting a rectangular opening in a log wall is disclosed. The apparatus comprises: a saw jig, having a central opening for, mounting on an upright side of the log wall; a cutting drum having teeth around its periphery; drive means to revolve the cutting drum; and, a guide arm attached to the jig to guide the revolving drum into the central opening. Most preferably the drive means is a chain saw. A method of cutting a rectangular opening …
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- Filed April 8, 1998. No grant is recorded for it in Canada; had it been granted, its 20-year term would have ended April 8, 2018.
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