Abstract: The present ink proofer arrangement generates consistent and reliable ink draw downs irrespective of the size of the substrate or the user preparing the ink sample. In one example embodiment, an ink proofer arrangement adapted to be used with an ink proofer tool, the ink proofer tool including an ink transfer roller. The ink proofer arrangement further includes a cylindrical roller and a drive motor adapted to rotate the roller. In addition, a first movable mounting assembly is included that retains the ink proofer tool adjacent to and in a non-contact position with the roller.

Abstract: A multipurpose, portable fixture for hand held woodworking power tools is described. The portable fixture of the present invention allows for controlled multidirectional operations with the woodworking tools on a workpiece. The woodworking tool may be tipped, rotated and linearly displace through multiple planes, thereby allowing complex operations on the workpiece. A variety of woodworking tools may be mounted to the portable fixture of the present invention to perform a variety of operations on the workpiece.

Abstract: An article securing device consisting of two parts, a block with a hole in it and an article holding portion having two arms which can be inserted into and locked onto the block. The arms have notches on their ends for engaging the block and locking the article holding portion thereon. The article holding portion has an oblong shaped looped portion. When one said of the oblong loop portion is squeezed one arm rides up on and is depressed into a depression on the other arm, unlocking the arms from the block and allowing th earticle holding portion to be withdrawn from the block for inserting articles on the article holding portion.