Abstract: A combination simple and compound mitre gauge constitutes the subject matter of the present invention. The mitre gauge is intended to be utilized with power woodworking tools. The mitre gauge constitutes both a simple and compound gauge by utilizing an elongated member which slides in a groove on the supporting table and a support plate coupled with the member which is movable about a vertical axis and can be held in a given position by appropriate locking means. The support plate presents a vertical surface which mounts a guide that can be moved into one of two positions to vary the length of it. The guide may also be removed and a planar surface presenting shoe pivotally coupled with the support plate. The angle of the planar surface of the shoe may be varied and means is provided for locking the shoe in any given position.

Abstract: The present invention relates to work piece holders for use with scroll saws having reciprocating blades. The device is made of integrally molded resinous material having a relatively low coefficient of friction. A first generally planar portion of the holder engages the work piece behind the blade and is integral with opposed forwardly projecting spaced apart feet which engage the work piece on the sides and in front of the blade. A second generally planar portion is spaced away from the first planar portion and adapted to be secured to a stationary arm of the saw. A resilient bridging section couples the first and second planar portions and has a unique ribbed construction which provides the necessary strength while still accommodating a degree of flexure relative to the rigid upper planar portion.

Abstract: An improved planing head for a wood planar is the subject of the present invention. A cylindrical planing head has a plurality of slots which receive the cutting blades and gib means for holding the blades in place during the planing operation. The slots and gibs are designed so that the blade sits on the bottom of the slot and tightening of the gib forces the blade down against the slot bottom. This assures that the blade will always remain in proper alignment. It is preferable to employ jack screws in the bottom of the slot so as to provide means for adjusting the blade height as needed. In either case, the only requirement for realigning a blade when an old blade is taken out and a new blade is put in is to be sure that the bottom of the blade sits on the bottom of the slot where it will be in the exact same position as the previous blade.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a saw blade holder for precision saws. Precision saws are designed to hold a saw blade between two parallel arms. Upper and lower blade holders mount the saw blade on the arms. The present invention relates to the lower blade holder and comprises two clamping elements which are designed to threadably engage and fit inside of a slotted tubular member. The blade passes through the slot in the tubular member and is clamped between the two clamping elements. The tubular member is comprised of a finely divided metal which has been shaped into the desired configuration utilizing a lubricant which is embedded throughout the thickness of the tubular sleeve. This lubricant is released over the lifetime of the tubular member so as to continually lubricate the wear points thus reducing wear and the adverse effects associated therewith.

Abstract: A table for mounting a router in order to facilitate accuracy in a variety of routing operations. The table is supported on vertical screws extending from a mounting base. A manually operated chain and sprocket system threads the screws up and down in unison to raise and lower the table. The router is carried on a mounting plate which is hinged to the base frame so that its tilt angle is adjustable relative to the horizontal table surface. The ability of the router mounting plate to tilt allows the accurate cutting of dovetails and other joints in corners which are mitered at various angles.