A first slide is reciprocably supported upon a base for horizontal movement past an adjacent saw blade. A second slide is reciprocably supported upon the first slide for horizontal movement toward and away from the saw blade. Meat advancing means is mounted upon the second slide for intermittently moving the meat in small increments toward the saw blade. Actuating means supported upon the base effects said reciprocal movement of the slides so that the second slide moves in a rectangular path. Drive means supported upon the second slide means and the first slide means effects the periodic and incremental movement of the meat advancing means each time the second slide moves through the rectangular path.