Abstract: A tool support structure with an adjustable work support assembly comprises a base and a horizontal support provided on the top of the base. A work support assembly is provided on the horizontal support and is linearly slideable in a vertical direction in relation to the horizontal support. The work support assembly includes a first component and a second component. The first component is configured to be fixed in one of a plurality of first vertical positions with respect to the horizontal support. The second component is also provided on the horizontal support and is linearly slideable in a vertical direction in relation to the first component. The second component is configured to be fixed in one of a plurality of second vertical positions with respect to the first component.

Abstract: The folding work bench folds compactly for storage when not in use and occupies a minimal work space. The folding work bench has a durable work surface, a top storage shelf, a back board for hanging tools, a locking mechanism, and a work table that can be folded up against the back board and locked in a compactly folded configuration that also secures the tools on the back board in the work bench.

Abstract: A router template for fabricating a contoured tile from a workpiece is provided. The router template includes a body that defines a cavity in which a nest is formed for retaining a workpiece during a cutting operation. A bearing path is defined within the body that engages a bearing of the router bit to guide the workpiece relative to the router bit. A cutting path is formed within the body to provide clearance within the body for a rotary cutting portion of the router bit. The cutting path and bearing path are aligned with each other and correspond to the desired size and contour of the tile. A method of cutting a contoured tile by following a template is also disclosed.

Abstract: The folding work bench folds compactly for storage when not in use and occupies a minimal work space. The folding work bench has a durable work surface, a top storage shelf, a back board for hanging tools, a locking mechanism, and a work table that can be folded up against the back board and locked in a compactly folded configuration that also secures the tools on the back board in the work bench.

Abstract: It is an object of the invention to provide a technique to improve usability of a workbench for a power tool. To achieve the object, a representative workbench for a power tool is provided with a table, first and second supports, a shaft, a handle body, a handle, a lock mechanism and a lock release member. The lock release member includes an elongated element disposed below the upper surface of the table and extending along the table toward the handle, and the lock of the table is released when the user pulls the elongated element in the longitudinal direction of the elongated element. According to the invention, the user can release the lock of the table simply by pulling the elongated element, so that ease of lock releasing operation is enhanced.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a mechanism and method for providing above the table securing/unsecuring of a router motor housing. The mechanism of the present invention employs a mechanical connection included on a pivot member to couple with a wrench device extended through the tabletop. The mechanism permits a user to adjust or release the motor housing without having to reach under the table surface.

Abstract: A workbench system in one embodiment includes a first and a second plurality of dog holes in a planar work surface defining a first and a second axis extending in the work surface plane, and a plurality of cutting guides, each of the plurality of cutting guides including a body defining a first securing portion on a first side of the body and a second securing portion on a second side of the body opposite to the first side, a first stem extending downwardly away from the body and configured to fit into one of the first plurality of holes, and a guide member defining a guide plane which intersects the first axis and the second axis.

Abstract: An apparatus that offers a simple method for using tools on a workbench without permanently mounting or positioning all of them at one time. The apparatus consists of a two individual interlocking components. There is a rectangular shaped metal base plate milled on the top, which allows for easy mounting of most bench tools to the base plate. A tool mounting plate is attached, one per tool, to the bottom of the tool in a predetermined manner enabling the user to change tools when needed without losing time changing the mounting plate. The tool mounting plate is designed with overhanging side edges that interlock with the base plate onto which it slides. The base plate is designed so that the protruding outer edges permit the tool mount to slide onto and into the base plate for secure positioning of the two plates together. The base plate is bolted to the worktable. A cam lock arrangement is used to hold the mounting plates securely in place until ready for removal.

Abstract: A workbench assembly is provided including: a sawhorse, a mounting bracket, a planar member, and a power outlet. The sawhorse includes: a track, and a pair of support legs extending downwardly from the track. The mounting bracket is configured to releaseably couple to the track of the sawhorse. The planar member, having a primary plane, is coupled to the mounting bracket and configured to provide a tabletop when the mounting bracket is coupled to the track such that the primary plane tapers at a tapered end. The power outlet is coupled to the planar member.

Abstract: A jointer/planer with an internal sawdust collection system, includes a machine frame having a board inlet end and a board outlet end, a rotating cutter mounted to the frame for rotation in an axis located transverse to a board feed direction, a dust collector hood disposable on the frame in a first position for jointing, and a second position for planning, a dust collecting impeller disposed in an impeller housing on the frame, a conduit having a first end in communication with the hood and a second end in communication with the impeller housing regardless of being in the first position or the second position, and a power source associated with the frame and constructed and arranged for powering the cutter and the impeller.

Abstract: A portable rolling carpentry workshop includes a table saw mounted on a sliding means to allow the blade of the saw to be shifted to the left or to the right of the longitudinal centerline of the workshop so that more supporting surface is available on either side of the blade to allow cutting large workpieces on a relatively narrow tabletop surface. The workshop of the invention is sized to allow easy maneuvering through the narrow hallways of apartment buildings but affords the functionality of larger worktables due to this unique ability to slide the table saw. Also provided is an extendable miter saw table located above the main tabletop surface and allowing passing of the longer workpieces underneath thereof when ripping with table saw. Therefore the use of both the table saw and the miter saw can be accomplished at the same time without the need to rearrange the configuration of the power tools on the workshop.

Abstract: A working machine includes a main frame, a work table, a plurality of working tools, and a distance adjustment device. The distance adjustment device includes two guide tracks, two positioning members, and an adjustment unit. Thus, the adjustment unit can be used to adjust the position of the workpiece relative to the work table to adjust the working distance of the workpiece, thereby facilitating a user working the workpiece. In addition, the locking portion of each of the positioning rods is locked in the positioning holes of the respective positioning member closely, so that each of the fixing seats is fixed on the respective positioning member to position the adjustment unit so as to adjust the working distance of the workpiece exactly.

Abstract: A portable workbench is provided for holding a work piece, and includes a bench top, foldable legs, and a plurality of horizontal and vertical holes adapted to receive a pipe clamp for clamping the work piece to the bench top. The bench top is a torsion box with an internal grid so that the workbench is lightweight, yet strong and stable. The legs include two-piece crossbraces which are quickly and easily connected and disconnected via male and female ends and a securing pin.

Abstract: The folding work bench folds compactly for storage when not in use and occupies a minimal work space. The folding work bench has a durable work surface, a top storage shelf, a back board for hanging tools, a locking mechanism, and a work table that can be folded up against the back board and locked in a compactly folded configuration that also secures the tools on the back board in the work bench.

Abstract: A miter joint assembly system. The system comprises a generally planar assembly plate. A clamping assembly is attached to the assembly plate. At least one drill guide is detachably coupled to the assembly plate at a predetermined orientation. The clamping assembly is configured to releasably secure a first and a second mitered molding to the assembly plate such that the first and second mitered moldings are oriented generally orthogonally to each other. The drill guide is configured to bore a pocket hole and a pilot hole into the first mitered molding, the pocket and pilot holes receiving a fastener to draw and secure the second mitered molding to the first mitered molding.

Abstract: A work bench for a hand jointer, the work bench comprises a base assembly, two micro-adjusting assemblies installed to the base assembly and first and second granite jointer tables respectively disposed on the micro-adjusting assemblies, with the bottom of the first and second granite jointer tables respectively in contact with the top surface of micro-adjusting assemblies; wherein the horizontal positions of the first and second granite jointer tables relative to each other are adjustable via the micro-adjusting assemblies.

Abstract: A retractable workbench is provided that is mounted to a vertical surface such as a wall. The workbench is retractable between a horizontally oriented deployed position, and a vertically oriented retracted position. The workbench is vertically adjustable along wall mounts. Bench mounted tools may be mounted on rotatable panels, and the panels may be inverted when the workbench is retracted, thereby allowing the workbench to be fully rotated to the vertically oriented retracted position without removing the tools. Storage of tools and hardware may be achieved by a rotatable mounting surface that attaches to the workbench. Workbench legs that support the workbench when deployed are also retractable, and the legs may be adjusted for height and securely attached to the floor for additional stability.

Abstract: A planer and thicknesser comprising a frame having a passageway that substantially extends through the frame. The planer and thicknesser further comprises an upper table having front and rear sections mounted on the frame, wherein a slot is located between the front and rear sections of the upper table, and a lower table moveably mounted within the passageway. The planer and thicknesser also comprises a cutting drum rotatably mounted within the frame such that a portion of the cutting drum projects upwardly through the slot and a portion of the cutting drum projects downwardly into the passage way. The planer and thicknesser also comprises a cover mounted above the upper table capable of being moved from a first position where it covers a portion of the cutting drum to a second position where it does not cover a portion of the cutting drum.

Abstract: The folding work bench folds compactly for storage when not in use and occupies a minimal work space. The folding work bench has a durable work surface, a top storage shelf, a back board for hanging tools, a locking mechanism, and a work table that can be folded up against the back board and locked in a compactly folded configuration that also secures the tools on the back board in the work bench.

Abstract: An improved portable work bench includes a structural body, and a platform disposed on and frictionally contacting the structural body. In addition, the platform includes an override mechanism for allowing horizontal movement of the platform along the structural body. Further, the portable work bench may include a plurality of legs for supporting the structural body. The structural body may be tubular and preferably has a trapezoidal cross-section. Such work bench can be used by disposing the platform on the structural body, so that the platform frictionally contacts the structural body. Then the user can mechanically override the static friction between the platform and the structural body and move the platform horizontally along the structural body.

Abstract: The subject invention provides a portable saw table assembly for cutting a material longitudinally, laterally, and at various angles thereto. The assembly includes a first and a second table rail being parallel and spaced from each other and each extending between a proximal end and a distal end. A saw rail is moveably supported by the first and the second table rails for moving longitudinally along the table rails between the proximal and the distal ends and a mounting plate is moveably supported by the saw rails to allow movement of the mounting plate laterally along the saw rail between the first table rail and the second table rail. A saw plate is rotateably supported by the mounting plate for carrying a saw to cut the material. A guide bar is disposed diagonally relative to the first and the second table rails and engages the saw plate to guide the saw plate diagonally in response to simultaneous movement of the saw rail longitudinally and the mounting plate laterally.

Abstract: A collapsible infeed/outfeed table is provided with a pair of collapsible wings that are supported by struts slidably attached to the wings and pivotally attached to two pairs of elongated support legs. A pair of vertical stanchions provide a pivot point for the wings and lower ends thereof support a pair of sliding braces also connected to the extensible legs. A central roller is provided between the two wings that telescope between an extended and a retracted position. Extensible rollers are provided at free ends of the wings such that, when extended, the table may serve as a crosscut saw support stand. With the wings retracted and the central roller raised, the table may serve as an infeed/outfeed roller support for a separate saw, such as a crosscut saw or table saw. Finally, with all of the rollers retracted and the wings extended, the table is a work table.

Abstract: The folding work bench folds compactly for storage when not in use and occupies a minimal work space. The folding work bench has a durable work surface, a top storage shelf, a back board for hanging tools, a locking mechanism, and a work table that can be folded up against the back board and locked in a compactly folded configuration that also secures the tools on the back board in the work bench.

Abstract: A portable supporting frame for a cutting machine includes a leg frame, a tabletop frame, and a frame locker. The leg frame includes two opposing pairs of first and second supporting legs. The tabletop frame includes two table arms pivotally connected to the first crossed legs respectively. The frame locker is used for locking the top ends of the second crossed legs to the table arms respectively to retain the portable supporting frame at a set up position. When the frame locker is released, the tabletop frame is adapted to pivotally fold at 180° to overlap on the folded leg frame at a folded position.

Abstract: An improved cutting apparatus replaces the extension arm of a conventional compound miter saw and has a base member 100, a saw interface 110, brace assembly 200, base member slide assembly 300, and leg assembly 400.

Abstract: An improved portable work bench includes a structural body, and a platform disposed on the structural body. In addition, the platform includes a cam mechanism for locking the position of the platform along the structural body. Further, the portable work bench may include a plurality of legs for supporting the structural body. The structural body may be tubular and preferably has a square cross-section. Accordingly, the user need only place the platform in any position along the length of the structural body and move the cam mechanism to lock the platform in place. The cam mechanism may include a cam pivotally attached to the platform near the structural body, so that when the user rotates the cam, the cam contacts the structural body, locking the platform. A plate may be disposed between the cam and the structural body. The plate may have a hook portion, which contacts the bottom surface of the structural body.

Abstract: An improved portable work bench includes a beam, legs for supporting the beam, and at least one bracket having first and second surfaces for contacting respective first and second sides of the beam, wherein the second surface is movable between a first position contacting the second side of the beam, and a second position not contacting the second side of the beam. A spring biases the second surface towards the first position.

Abstract: A portable stand for a work tool is provided. The portable stand includes a rigid member with a longitudinal axis and a connector configured to be releasably mounted to a vehicle. A first post extends from the rigid member and a frame is rotatably connected with the first post and fixable with respect to the first post in a plurality of discrete positions. A mounting bracket is lockingly engageable with the frame and configured to fixedly support a work tool.

Abstract: A quick elevating and micro-adjusting device for the worktable of a manual planer includes a base, a stationary worktable, a movable worktable and an adjustment device. The adjustment device has its support shaft inserted in the fixing holes of two side plates of the movable worktable. The adjustment device has an elevating rod to be moved up or down for actuating the support shaft to quickly move the movable worktable upward or downward. A micro-adjusting rod has its worm engaged with the worm gear of a threaded shaft for rotating together to drive the threaded rod of the threaded shaft to rotate and move the holding frame of the threaded shaft, which is secured on the movable worktable. Thus, by turning the micro-adjusting rod, the movable worktable can be micro-adjusted in position. Thus the worktable can be adjusted quickly and precisely.

Abstract: A router table comprises a table top, a bit mount, and a drive train. The bit mount is configured to hold a router bit such that the router bit extends from the table top defining a bit axis. The drive train is positioned under the table top and is operably connected between the bit mount and a drive coupling. The drive coupling is configured to engage a driven member, with the drive coupling defining a drive axis that is not coaxial with the bit axis. The driven member may be provided by a drive bit on a portable router secured to the table top. Operation of the portable router results in rotation of the driven member. Rotation of the driven member and associated drive coupling operates the drive train and results in rotation of the bit mount and associated router bit.

Abstract: The sliding table has a stationary bed and a carriage which is movable relative to the bed. The carriage has an upper surface on which a work piece is seated. The bed has rollers and the bed has a track. Alternatively, the bed has a track and the carriage has rollers. In either case, the rollers roll back and forth in the track. Either the rollers are biased into contact with the track or the track is biased into contact with the rollers. In the former case, an eccentric and a coil spring are used to bias the rollers. In the latter case, the track has a bearing plate which is biased by a rubber strip or O-ring cord stock into contact with the rollers.

Abstract: Various example embodiments are disclosed. According to one example embodiment, a router table may comprise a table top, a mounting can, a sleeve, and an adjustment mechanism. The table top may have an aperture and a plurality of support members; the support members may be configured to support the table top. The mounting can may be attachable to the table top in a vicinity of the aperture. The sleeve may be engaged to the mounting can, and may be configured to receive a router and to position a router bit of the router along an axis extending through the aperture. The adjustment mechanism may be configured to move the sleeve within the mounting can and relative to the table top to thereby move the router along the axis and position the router bit at one of a plurality of positions relative to the table top.

Abstract: A worktable includes a base supporting a main table and an auxiliary table, two guide rods slidably supported on the auxiliary table, a sliding board slidably supported on the guide rods, a linking mechanism having a linking rod affixed to the bottom wall of the sliding board for carrying the guide rods to move with the sliding board when the sliding board is moved from a first direction to a second direction reversed to the first direction.

Abstract: An adjustable scale typically used with a router table may be reset at any time to facilitate determining the change in height of the router regardless of where the scale is positioned when the router is at a given height. When used with a router table having a table plate with a height adjustment screw for adjusting the height of the router, the scale includes a marker carried by the table plate or the adjustment screw. When carried by the adjustment screw, the marker is rotatable relative to the adjustment screw to align markings thereon with a reference mark on the table plate to reset the scale. Thus, a zero marking may be aligned with the reference mark at any height of the router, and the adjustment screw and marker may then be rotated together to adjust the height of the router and simultaneously measure the height change.

Abstract: An improved portable work bench includes a beam, legs for supporting the beam, and at least one bracket having first and second surfaces for contacting respective first and second sides of the beam, wherein the second surface is movable between a first position contacting the second side of the beam, and a second position not contacting the second side of the beam. A spring biases the second surface towards the first position.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for transporting, operating, and storing power tools and their accessories, through the use of a portable work center apparatus including a closable case having a work surface fixedly attached thereto, and storage compartments therein. The work surface is enclosed within the case when the case is in a closed position, exposed when the case is in an open position, and adapted for supporting a work piece thereupon. The work surface is adapted for having a tool removably attached thereto. The work surface includes a vise and the apparatus includes hold down devices for securing a work piece on the work surface.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a mechanism and method for providing above the table securing/unsecuring of a router motor housing. The mechanism of the present invention employs a mechanical connection included on a pivot member to couple with a wrench device extended through the tabletop. The mechanism permits a user to adjust or release the motor housing without having to reach under the table surface.

Abstract: A panel is slidable on a table saw by means of a roller assembly which is mounted in a groove in the working surface of the table saw. The panel has two parallel tracks for a pair of fence retainers. The retainers are pivotally connected to a fence and at least one is slidable relative to the fence. The retainers may be immobilized in the tracks and also immobilized relative to the fence. A fence stop supports a work piece on the fence. The fence stop has a head to which an arm is connected. The arm pivots toward and away from a work-piece contacting position. The head may be turned upside down and whether it is upright or upside down determines the distance between the work-piece contacting position and the fence.

Abstract: A worktable includes two first rails arranged in parallel on a base, two guide rods movable along the first rails in a first direction and a second direction reversed to the first direction, two second rails respectively slidably coupled to the guide rods, a sliding plate fixedly mounted on the second rails, and a positioning device for locking the sliding plate to stop the sliding plate from movement relative to the base.

Abstract: A portable workbench is provided for holding a work piece, and includes a bench top, foldable legs, and a plurality of horizontal and vertical holes adapted to receive a pipe clamp for clamping the work piece to the bench top. The bench top is a torsion box with an internal grid so that the workbench is lightweight, yet strong and stable. The legs include two-piece crossbraces which are quickly and easily connected and disconnected via male and female ends and a securing pin.

Abstract: Various example embodiments are disclosed. According to one example embodiment, a router table may comprise a table top, a mounting can, a sleeve, and an adjustment mechanism. The table top may have an aperture and a plurality of support members; the support members may be configured to support the table top. The mounting can may be attachable to the table top in a vicinity of the aperture. The sleeve may be engaged to the mounting can, and may be configured to receive a router and to position a router bit of the router along an axis extending through the aperture. The adjustment mechanism may be configured to move the sleeve within the mounting can and relative to the table top to thereby move the router along the axis and position the router bit at one of a plurality of positions relative to the table top.

Abstract: A work bench (10) including at least two work piece supports (57), the two supports are positioned at intervals along an elongate member (24) and define a substantially horizontal plane in which a work piece can move, a mounting (20) for a power tool (12), the mounting is affixed to the elongate member and can rotate about an axis that is substantially parallel to the length of the elongate member, a ground engaging member (106) which supports the power tool mounting at a point spaced away from the elongate member and adjustment means for adjusting the effective length of the ground engaging member.

Abstract: A router table assembly including a plate with router mounting clamps, a plate leveling system for securing and positioning the plate in the router table and a plate lift assembly. Components of this system are usable separately. Use of these components together provides a particularly easy to use, highly functional router table apparatus.

Abstract: A portable toolbox has a compartment closed by a lid, the lid being configured to mount a powered saw module to an inner face thereof such that the saw blade extends from an outer side of the lid which provides a flat sawbench. The toolbox is used with powered hand tools of the type having a power handle module incorporating rechargeable batteries and control switch for engaging a variety of multi-purpose tools having respective electric motors. A battery station receives the power handle module and an associated circuit controls and supplies power to the saw. An adaptor fixture may be employed in one configuration to provide a drill press and in another to provide a saw fence. The adaptor fixture includes a sliding carriage for mounting a powered hand drill and jaws for clamping engagement with the toolbox when used as a fence.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a workbench apparatus for routing and shaping work pieces. The workbench includes a top comprising two opposed faces with a motor support structure associated with one face for holding a motor configured to receive one of a router element and a shaping element. The top is pivotally associated with a top support structure thereby allowing the workbench to be selectably positioned in at least one of two work mode configurations. The top dimensions and support structure configuration is selected so that a work piece may be moved across the top surface without interference for the support structure. The motor support structure is configured for a minimum vertical profile while providing motor movement relative to the work piece. The system may further comprise wireless technology for controlling the motor movement. The workbench apparatus without the routing support structure can be used for attaching and storing a plurality of devices.

Abstract: A fence assembly with an articulating bit guard is disclosed. The fence assembly with an articulating bit guard preferably includes a workpiece fence, an arm pivotally coupled with the workpiece fence, a slot formed in the arm, and a shield pivotally coupled with the arm at the slot formed in the arm. In operation, as a workpiece is pushed underneath the bit guard, the arm pivots with respect to the workpiece fence, while the shield pivots with respect to the arm as the shield is being raised upward. Further, the pivot point between the shield and the arm is able to slide within a slot provided on the arm, which allows the shield to remain parallel with the workpiece being fed through to engage the power tool.

Abstract: An adjustable scale typically used with a router table may be reset at any time to facilitate determining the change in height of the router regardless of where the scale is positioned when the router is at a given height. When used with a router table having a table plate with a height adjustment screw for adjusting the height of the router, the scale includes a marker carried by the table plate or the adjustment screw. When carried by the adjustment screw, the marker is rotatable relative to the adjustment screw to align markings thereon with a reference mark on the table plate to reset the scale. Thus, a zero marking may be aligned with the reference mark at any height of the router, and the adjustment screw and marker may then be rotated together to adjust the height of the router and simultaneously measure the height change.

Abstract: The folding work bench folds compactly for storage when not in use and occupies a minimal work space. The folding work bench has a durable work surface, a top storage shelf, a back board for hanging tools, a locking mechanism, and a work table that can be folded up against the back board and locked in a compactly folded configuration that also secures the tools on the back board in the work bench.

Abstract: A swiftly and minutely adjusting device for a wood-planer working table includes a bottom base, a stationary working table, a movable working table, a linking rod unit, an adjusting device, a guide plate and a tightening grip. The movable working table is slidably combined on the bottom base. The adjusting device and the linking rod unit are pivotally connected to a support shaft to permit the adjusting device move the linking rod unit for swiftly adjusting the height of the movable working table. A worm gear is attached on the support shaft, and the adjusting device has a worm shaft and a bevel gear unit for adjusting minutely the support shaft, so the movable working table of a wood planer can be adjusted minutely as well.

Abstract: A vibration and noise reducing workbench structure is disclosed. The workbench is a multiplayer structure comprising a metal board, a cushioning layer and a wooden layer stacked upon each other. The metal board is disposed at the top, and the cushioning layer is sandwiched between the metal board and the wooden layer. The presence of a cushioning layer can effectively absorb the vibration and accompanying noise transmitted from the top-layer metal board. As such, lightweight and thinner metal board can be used to lower the production cost and the weight of the entire workbench structure, and the handling of workbench is made easier with the use of less manpower, thereby reducing industrial accidents and costs.