Abstract: A precision multi-purpose machining apparatus for facilitating lathing, milling, drilling, sawing or routing operations typically using a rotary-type cutting tool. In a preferred embodiment the multi-purpose machining apparatus of this invention is characterized by an elongated support frame and a cutting tool mount cradle which is adjustably mounted on the support frame for receiving a cutting tool, such as an electric-powered DREMEL (trademark) rotary cutting tool. The support frame is capable of resting in a horizontal position, in which the cutting tool can be fitted with a cutting tool bit and the frame fitted with alternative workstock mounting attachments, to facilitate various lathing operations on a wooden or aluminum workstock. Alternatively, a saw table and saw blade can be removably mounted on the horizontal support frame and the cutting tool becomes a saw motor, the rotating shaft of which is connected to the saw blade by means of a drive belt, to facilitate various sawing operations.

Abstract: Woodworking machines which can hold works in tilted positions thereby to render possible the suitable working of cave portion in said works. The woodworking machine according to the invention has a swiveling table 2 carrying a plurality of rotating jigs 4 in parallel relation to each other and a tailstock 3 carrying holders 5 corresponding to said jigs 4 for holding respective works between said holders 5 and said jigs 4, said swiveling table 2 and said tailstock 3 being located on the upper surface of a base plate 8, wherein said holders 5 are located on said tailstock 3 which can be vertically shifted according to the invention, thereby to hold said works 1 in their tilted positions.

Abstract: An antirunaway system is used in a motor vehicle having an engine, a transmission displaceable between a neutral position and a plurality of different speed positions, an engageable and disengageable clutch connected between the transmission and the engine, and a brake for slowing the vehicle. The system comprises a clutch sensor for generating an output when the clutch is engaged, a transmission sensor for generating an output when the transmission is in the neutral position, a speed sensor for determining the vehicle ground speed, and a controller connected to all of the sensors and to the brake for actuating the brake and slowing the vehicle when both the outputs are being generated and when the ground speed determined by the speed sensor exceeds a predetermined limit. The controller can also or instead be connected to an alarm for issuing a warning to the driver of the runaway condition.