Abstract: A support device includes a supporting portion touching and resisting on workpieces, a holding portion and a driving portion. The supporting portion elastically connects with the holding portion to adjust a relative position with the holding portion according to size of the workpieces. The supporting portion includes a supporting part and a first spring. The holding portion is driven by the driving portion to fasten the supporting portion to the holding portion when the relative position is determined. The holding portion includes a driving plate, a lid portion, a plurality of fixing blocks, a plurality of second springs, a first cover and a connecting part. The driving portion is used to drive the holding portion to engage with the supporting portion by the means of air pressure or hydraulic pressure, and includes a driving portion, a piston and a motherboard.

Abstract: An apparatus enables a turbine nozzle, including at least two turbine nozzle singlets to be fabricated. Each singlet includes inner and outer bands and a vane extending therebetween. The vane also includes first and second sidewalls coupled together at a leading edge and a trailing edge. The apparatus comprises a fixture, and at least two support members extending from the fixture. Each support member has first and second abutment surfaces, wherein a first of the at least two support members contacts at least one of the leading and trailing edges of a first of the vanes. At least two locating features extend from the fixture, wherein a first of the locating features contacts one of the first and second sidewalls of the first vane. At least two biasing members are coupled to the fixture, wherein a first of the biasing members biases the first vane against the first locating feature.

Abstract: A wafer carrier includes a body defining a central axis, a generally planar top surface perpendicular to the central axis, and pockets recessed below the top surface for receiving wafers. The body can include a lip projecting upwardly around the periphery of the top surface. The lip can define a lip surface sloping upwardly from the planar top surface in a radially outward direction away from the central axis. The body can be adapted for mounting on a spindle of a processing apparatus so that the central axis of the body is coaxial with the spindle. The lip can improve the pattern of gas flow over the top surface of the wafer carrier.

Abstract: The present invention provides a Siding Cutting Table, comprising a work surface specially designed for cutting aluminum or vinyl siding, as well as other construction materials such as wood and similar. Fabricated of a durable, heavy duty aluminum material, the Siding Cutting Table is generally rectangular in shape, measuring approximately nine feet eight inches in overall length, sixteen inches in width, and one and three-quarter inches in depth. A tri-sectioned unit, the product would consist of an “A” section with an enlarged surface on the left, a smaller “C” section in the center, and a similarly small “B” section on the right. These sections are separated by “K” pieces, or removable slots. The table also comes equipped with a table stabilizer beam located underneath the unit, as well as foldable legs that ensure easy transport and storage.

Abstract: The invention relates to a substrate holder comprising a substrate support, moveable clipping device configured to engage a substrate positioned on the support in a first position and to be positioned away from the substrate in a different position, a positioning device for moving the clipping device from the second position towards the first position. To prevent a contact between the clipping device and support when no substrate is positioned thereon, an elastic stop element is used which limits the movement of the clipping device. The invention furthermore relates to a clipping device and an ion implanter using the substrate holder and the clipping device.

Abstract: A universal machinery fence system includes an L-shaped fence or a box shaped fence and clamp block which clamps to a rail extrusion with a half dovetail on the front on the edge of a table saw, band saw, shaper, router table, mortiser, or other woodworking or metal working machines. A U-shaped front rail is provided for attaching the fence to the cast iron table of a table saw, shaper, or band saw. The band saw fence U-shaped rail is predrilled to fit the table fence mounting holes of the most popular 14? band saws. Optional extruded front rails are also provided for attaching the fence to shop made 0.750? tables such as used on a drill press. Also provided is a fence rail extrusion for mounting the fence on the front and back of the popular 1.125? size router table. An optional extruded front rail which is adjustable in height is also provided for attaching the fence to shop made tables between 0.750? and 1.5? in thickness.

Abstract: An adjustable stop plank for a power tool includes a drive mechanism connected to the stop plank for continuous adjustment of the angle of the stop plank with respect to the work surface and has a display for indicating the current angle of the stop plank. In one form, the micro-adjusting device for the stop plank of a power tool includes a hand wheel unit provided on the holding frame operable to continuously adjust the angle of the stop plank. The power tool may include indicia to indicate a plurality of angles for the stop plank and an index for indicating on the indicia the current angle of the stop plank.

Abstract: A substrate holder comprises a generally circular planar body, the body having greater than or equal to two pairs of diametrically opposed, parallel flat edges, and wherein the substrate holder is configured to fit on a generally circular susceptor within a processing chamber. In some embodiments the substrate holder has four pairs of diametrically opposed, parallel flat edges, whereby the substrate holder is substantially octagonal. Furthermore, in some embodiments the substrate holder covers less than eighty percent of the susceptor area. A method of processing a substrate using the substrate holder includes: loading the substrate into a recess in the substrate holder; transferring the substrate holder through a loadlock into the processing chamber, the substrate holder being presented with a smallest cross-section aligned for passage through the loadlock; placing the substrate holder on the susceptor; and processing the substrate. The substrate holder may carry a plurality of substrates.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for aligning and/or retaining pallets to be repaired and/or pallet elements used in repairing pallets. The apparatus comprises a base frame comprising at least one fixed lateral stop member and at least one movable lateral stop member for each bottom deck board member and/or for each connecting block member of a pallet. The movable lateral stop member is adapted to press the particular bottom deck board member and/or the assigned connecting block members against the cooperating fixed lateral stop member, such that the particular bottom deck board member and/or the connecting block members is/are aligned with reference to a line running perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the pallet and retained in that position. Preferably, a movable lateral stop member is assigned to each fixed lateral stop member. Additionally, the apparatus comprises at least one fixed longitudinal stop member and at least one movable longitudinal stop member.

Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for retaining a ski in a position to maintain the ski. The apparatus includes a first support positioned between the front portion of the ski and a support structure to support a front portion of the ski. A second support is positioned between the rear portion of the ski and the support structure to support a rear portion of the ski. A binder engagement including a rigid engagement element engages only one of a binder toe piece and a binder heal piece of a binder. A coupling member couples the binder engagement to the support structure and prevents movement of the ski relative to the support structure in a forward and rearward direction. The supports and the binder engagement apply forces in an opposite direction to secure the ski to the apparatus.

Abstract: One embodiment is a carrier for releasably holding devices in a contact plane that includes: a body having one or more sites each having an aperture with a portion in which a device may be held (holding portion); and at least one of the one or more sites having a first resilient prong and a second resilient prong; wherein: (i) the first resilient prong has: (a) a proximal end affixed to the body, (b) a first contactor edge disposed in the contact plane, and (c) a movable distal end extending beyond the holding portion; (ii) the second resilient prong has: (a) a proximal end affixed to the body, (b) a second contactor edge disposed in the contact plane, and (c) a movable distal end extending beyond the holding portion; (iii) a contactor edge of a first portion of a perimeter of the aperture (third contactor edge) and a contactor edge of a second portion of the perimeter are disposed in the contact plane (fourth contactor edge); (iv) an actuating edge of the movable distal end of the first prong (first actuatin

Abstract: A portable vise, particularly for use in supporting elongated member, provides a convenient design for safely cutting, drilling, welding, and painting. An elongated member is inserted through an aperture of a vise body. The vise rests upon the ground or other work surface such that one end of the elongated member is supported over the work surface while the other end of the elongated member rests upon the work surface.

Abstract: The present application is directed to systems for controlling the direction of thermal expansion of a composite part during thermal processing. The systems may comprise at least one guiding mechanism capable of being attached to a surface of a tool for fabricating composites and at least one moveable composite insert capable of being attached to a composite part. The moveable composite insert has an opening for receiving the at least one guiding mechanism. The opening is capable of controlling movement of the at least one moveable composite insert in a desired direction during thermal expansion of the composite part, when the guiding mechanism is received by the opening. Methods for controlling the direction of thermal expansion of a composite part during thermal processing are also disclosed.

Abstract: A crown molding cutting aid apparatus includes a panel that has a top side, a bottom side, a front edge, a back edge, a first side edge and a second side edge. The panel has a slot therein extending into the back edge. The back edge has a first notch and a second notch extending therein. The first and second notches are positioned on opposite sides of the slot. The notches are each angled away from the slot. The panel has a plurality of elongated apertures extending therethrough. Each of a plurality of fasteners is removably positionable through one of the apertures and into a table of a miter saw so that the panel is releasably secured to the table.

Abstract: Disclosed is a substrate processing apparatus which can inhibit the occurrence of spots, such as watermarks, by reducing the remaining of the liquid that has been used for liquid treatment, inhibit the turn-over of the wafer, and improve throughput. In the disclosed substrate processing apparatus including a carrying means for carrying a semiconductor wafer W while vertically holding the wafer, a wafer boat (a carrying means) includes lower holders holding the bottom portion of the wafer, and a couple of left/right upper holders for holding the bottom outer edges of the wafer when the wafer is turned over. The lower holder includes a holding groove part and a turn-over prevention groove part, which are integrally formed with each other.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a fixture assembly that is capable of holding work pieces such tiles of various sizes in various positions in a manner which enables freehand cutting. Various embodiments include a main fixture having a working top surface area that includes strategically placed cylindrical openings that are configured to receive easily manipulated tile holding clamps, various dogs that can be removably secured to the fixture in order to place tiles in a desirable position to be held during a cutting operations. The fixture is light weight and is easily transportable to a jobsite and has the capability of storing the clamps, dogs, marking instruments and the like.

Abstract: There is provided a positioning jig capable of reliably adjusting the position The positioning jig includes a shaft including handle attaching portions at one end, a circular support portion at an intermediate portion, the support portion being at right angles to respective threaded holes of the handle attaching portions and including a larger diameter than that of another portion, and an applying portion at the other end; operation handles screwed to the handle attaching portions; and a base member including pins to be fixed to a mounting member, a support hole fitting around the entire periphery of the support portion, and handle fixing portions for regulating movement of the operation handles, wherein the shaft pivots about the support portion as a fulcrum in accordance with screwed amounts of the operation handles to dispose the applying portion at any position in a predetermined plane.

Abstract: A versatile, foldable and disposable cutting board (1) for preparing food is made of a thin, resiliently flexible sheet of propylene, stainless steel or other cut-resistant material. The board has a triangular section (11) projecting away from the user to form a distal pouring funnel and spout when the board is folded along its middle by grabbing both sides (4) and moving them toward each other. A narrow fence (6) extending upwardly from the periphery of the board converges at the apex (9) of the triangular section. A rigidizing flange (15) extends outwardly from the upper rim of the fence but is interrupted (16) near the apex. The fence is interrupted along an offset portion (20) of the proximal edge (2) in order to provide clearance for the blade and handle of a chopping or mincing instrument.

Abstract: A jig is used for positioning a retaining ring that retains a seal ring in an inner periphery of a blade ring relative to the blade ring that constitutes a gas passage of a turbine. The jig includes a base that determines a measurement point on the blade ring, a shaft arranged displaceably relative to the base, a probe that is fixed to the shaft and determines a measurement point on the retaining ring, and a measuring unit that is arranged in the base and measures a displacement amount of the shaft relative to the base.

Abstract: A positioning device for a workpiece that has a body and a portion that is movably mounted to the body. The positioning device includes an abutment assembly having a first and second abutment member. The positioning device also includes an actuator assembly adapted for moving the abutment assembly between a locating position, in which the first abutment member is disposed adjacent the exterior surface of the portion of the workpiece while the second abutment member is disposed in the exterior space defined by the portion, and an inserted position, in which the second abutment member is disposed in the portion while the first abutment member is disposed in the exterior space defined by the portion. The actuator assembly is further adapted to move the portion relative to the body due to abutment between the portion of the workpiece and at least one of the first and second abutment members.

Abstract: A woodworking machinery jig and fixture system has a stop with a half-dovetail surface and can be provided with one or more T-slots. The half-dovetail surface can be clamped against a half-dovetail surface on the support, or against a flat surface. In one of the stops, the base has multiple through holes, any one of which can be used to mount a flip stop arm so as to vary the height of the arm or use a zero clearance fence. A track for the system has a flange that helps locate the track along the rear corner of a wood fence and also helps secure the track to the wood fence with fasteners through holes that can be drilled in the flange using a drill guide groove formed in the flange. Tension screws are provided in the stop and in the base for eliminating play between the hinge pin, the flip stop and the base. A lens is received in a groove of the stop arm and extends therefrom in position to view a ruler that is mounted on top of the support, facing up.

Abstract: A lens tray positioning apparatus includes a supporting member, at least three non-collinear positioning members and at least one guiding screw member. The supporting member includes a supporting surface and at least one slot defined in the support surface. The at least three non-collinear positioning members are arranged on the supporting surface and include at least one movable positioning member. The at least one movable positioning member is coupled to and threadedly movable relative to the at least one guiding screw member. The at least one guiding screw member is arranged in the at least one slot and is configured for driving the at least one movable positioning member to move. The at least three positioning members are configured for cooperatively retaining a lens tray in position.

Abstract: An adjustable stop plank for a power tool includes a drive mechanism connected to the stop plank for continuous adjustment of the angle of the stop plank with respect to the work surface and has a display for indicating the current angle of the stop plank. In one form, the micro-adjusting device for the stop plank of a power tool includes a hand wheel unit provided on the holding frame operable to continuously adjust the angle of the stop plank. The power tool may include indicia to indicate a plurality of angles for the stop plank and an index for indicating on the indicia the current angle of the stop plank.

Abstract: A glass substrate carrier has a base, a tray assembly, a transmission device and a non-contact brake assembly. The base is movable. The tray assembly has a tray slidably mounted on the base and holding a glass substrate. The transmission device is mounted between the base and the tray assembly and is capable of driving the tray to extend out or retract back to the base. The non-contact brake assembly has a first brake element mounted on the base and a second brake element mounted on the tray assembly and un-contacting the first brake element. The first and second brake elements attract each other with an attractive force to brake a movement of the tray of the tray assembly. The first and second brake elements do not rub against each other and no dust is generated to damage circuit on the glass substrate.

Abstract: A lens tray positioning apparatus includes a supporting member, at least three non-collinear positioning members and at least one guiding screw member. The supporting member includes a supporting surface and at least one slot defined in the support surface. The at least three non-collinear positioning members are arranged on the supporting surface and include at least one movable positioning member. The at least one movable positioning member is coupled to and threadedly movable relative to the at least one guiding screw member. The at least one guiding screw member is arranged in the at least one slot and is configured for driving the at least one movable positioning member to move. The at least three positioning members are configured for cooperatively retaining a lens tray in position.

Abstract: An adjusting device for the angle blocking plate of a planing machine includes a material conveying table having one side provided with a hand wheel. A worm has its outer end connected with the hand wheel and its inner end meshed with the worm gear of a transmission rod that is vertically and axially fitted with a fundamental base. The transmission rod has its upper gear portion extending out of the topside of the fundamental base and meshed with a lengthwise rack secured at the underside of an upper holding frame to be driven to move together. By so designing, the hand wheel can be turned around to quickly and precisely adjust the angle blocking plate to move forward and backward.

Abstract: A carrier for use in processing of a plurality of wafers or other substrates includes a support frame on which the wafers are mounted and in one embodiment at least one auxiliary frame for holding the substrates on the support frame. A plurality of clips extend from the auxiliary frame and engage the substrates in pressure engagement, and fasteners retain the auxiliary frame in position with respect to the support frame. In one embodiment two auxiliary frames can be employed for holding wafers on opposing surfaces of the support frame. The support frame has electrically non-conducting surfaces whereby the processing does not affect the support frame, and the auxiliary frame is made of electrically non-conductive material. The clips are electrically conductive and bridge current from the support frame to the wafers during plating operations. In another embodiment, auxiliary frame are not used and the wafer retention clips are mounted on the support frame.

Abstract: A clamp for a key cutting machine includes a base portion having opposing shoulders defining an accommodation. A pair of jaws is housed in the accommodation of the base portion for holding a key blank for cutting thereof. At least one of the jaws is movable relative to the other one of the jaws. An adjustable locator device is disposed on at least one of the base portion and the pair of jaws for bringing the key blank into a cutting position. Opposed plates close open ends of the accommodation. One of the plates includes a key insertion aperture for insertion of the key blank between the pair of jaws to identify the key blank as a correct match and prevent the key blank from tipping over.

Abstract: A vise jaw is provided which is configured to support a stop to provide precise and secure positioning of a work piece within a vise in both a primary horizontal direction and in a lateral horizontal direction. The jaw includes at least one slot, preferably in the form of a groove, intersecting with a face of the jaw. A stop is provided, such as in the form of a key, which includes a free portion and a captured portion. The captured portion is contoured to fit within the groove while the free portion extends out of the groove and beyond the face of the jaw. A bore in the key can be aligned with a threaded hole in the groove so that a threaded fastener can secure the key within the groove. The free portion abuts the work and resists lateral motion of the work.

Abstract: A manufacturing cell having a plurality of work stations, where at least one of the work station comprises a metalworking machine, and where at least one metalworking machine is provided with a modular tooling apparatus. The modular tooling apparatus consists of a base having one or more attachment surfaces, and one or more inserts that can be inserted semi-permanently to the attachment surfaces. The attachment surface is typically a pocket in the surface of the base. The insert has a workpiece support feature that can support and/or secure the workpiece into the proper position and orientation for machining. The base, pockets and inserts are configured to provide a characteristic location and orientation for the workpiece relative to the base, and to the metalworking machine.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for positioning an element with respect to at least two reference points (4a, 4c), in which said device acts upon a working point on the element to be positioned and comprises a positioning arm attached to a fixed hinging point with respect to said reference points (4a, 4c), comprising two mutually hinged parts (6a, 6b) allowing a movement of said element to each reference point (4a, 4c). The invention related further to a device for positioning at least one offset plate on a positioning table of a pre-press equipment, comprising means to move the offset plate in a plane parallel to the positioning table to at least one reference point (4a) on the positioning table, in which said means acts upon a working point situated in the supporting plane of the offset plate on the positioning table.

Abstract: A workpiece size alignment device includes a rail set including a plurality of guide rails each having a top face formed with an elongated guide channel extended longitudinally, and a ruler set mounted on the rail set and including a plurality of rulers each removably mounted in the guide channel of a respective one of the guide rails. Thus, the workpiece size alignment device has multiple rulers having different units for use and replacement, so that the operator can select the rulers having different units according to different working requirements, thereby greatly facilitating the operator working the workpiece.

Abstract: An alignment device is provided that includes (1) a first pusher adapted to contact an edge of a substrate supported on a stage and to laterally translate along a first path; (2) a second pusher adapted to contact the substrate edge and to laterally translate along a second path that is at an angle to and intersects the first path; (3) a frame, to which the first and second pushers are movably coupled, adapted to maintain the first and second pushers at an elevation of the substrate edge; (4) a first biasing element coupled between the first pusher and the frame and adapted to bias the first pusher against the substrate edge; and (5) a second biasing element coupled between the second pusher and the frame and adapted to bias the second pusher against the substrate edge independent of the biasing of the first pusher. Other aspects are provided.

Abstract: A locator for locating and holding a structural member in engagement with an adjacent structural member at a predetermined position of an assembly apparatus during a truss assembly operation. The locator includes a cylindric sleeve having an outer wall configured for engaging the structural member and a bore extending through the sleeve defining an inner wall sized for placement around a stop of the assembly apparatus. The bore is eccentrically positioned in the sleeve. The sleeve is portable, may be secured to the apparatus free from fixed connection, and is rotatable about the stop for adjusting a magnitude of force applied by the sleeve to the structural member.

Abstract: An apparatus for supporting a molding article that is to be cut by a sawing device. The apparatus includes a bottom supporting surface having opposing front and rear edges and opposing first and second side edges. A first wall is included that is upstanding from the rear edge of the bottom supporting surface and substantially extends between the opposing first and second side edges of the bottom supporting surface. A second wall is upstanding from the bottom surface and at a location intermediate the first wall and the front edge of the bottom supporting surface. The second wall preferably extends between the opposing first and second side edges of the bottom supporting surface.

Abstract: A system, apparatus, and method for spacing and aligning flutes to be routed in a workpiece is disclosed. The system includes a flute-spacing jig with spaced alignment holes, a workpiece aligner, and a fence guide. Additionally, the system can include a T-square with adjustable stop-blocks.

Abstract: A automatic truss jig setting system is disclosed that includes a table including a plurality of segments with a side edge of adjacent segments defining a slot. At least one pin assembly, and optionally a pair of pin assemblies, is movable independently of each other along the slot. Movement apparatus is provided for independently moving the pin assemblies along the slot. Each of the side edges of the segments associated with the slot defines a substantially vertical plane with a zone being defined between the substantially vertical planes of the side edges, and the movement apparatus is located substantially outside of the zone of the slot. The invention may optionally include a system for handling the obstruction of pin assembly movement, and a system for keeping track of the position of the pin assembly when the pin assembly has encountered an obstruction.

Abstract: A woodworking machinery jig and fixture system includes a track which is or may be attached to a fence, a convex-concave curved flip stop and a base which mounts the stop to the track. The stop has a projecting portion which penetrates the plane of the fence so the stop isn't lifted by the point of a mitered board. The stop also has a lower convex surface which faces the work support surface and curves up at both ends. The top leg of the stop is concave toward the fence to allow clearance for a zero-clearance board and make the stop adaptable to different track and fence configurations. The base has opposite sides of different widths bordered by steps on one side and a ramp on the other side so the base can be used in a large range of T-track slot widths. The arm mounting hole of the base is offset from the base mounting so as to provide an offset to accommodate a ¾? zero clearance board by turning the base a half turn relative to the slot.

Abstract: A holder (2; 22; 82) for coating drill with a ceramic coating by a vapor deposition process has a perforated outer wall (4; 24; 84) into which the drills are inserted with their tips projecting. The holder has a hollow interior in which support means locate the inserted drills parallel and with their tips projecting to the same extent. The support means may comprise a correspondingly perforated inner wall (8; 26; 86) and a back wall (10; 28; 88) against which the drills abut, the outer, inner and back walls being parallel to each other. In one configuration, the holder has a hexagonal plan form with alternate outer walls (4) perforated and each with associated inner and back walls (8, 10). The holder is provided with a lid (52) that shields the interior from ingress of the coating material but provides an air passage to assist cooling of the portions of the drills in the holder interior after the coating has been applied.

Abstract: A cutting stand for sheet goods is disclosed that includes supports, with each support including a foot, a lower upright joined to the foot and an angled upper support joined to the lower support. The cutting stand additionally includes a carriage joined to the supports, and sheet goods may be removably mounted on the carriage. The cutting stand also includes a guide movably joined to sheet goods, and the guide is adapted to be removable from the sheet goods.

Abstract: A system and method for inscribing an item is provided. The system includes a housing having a door, an inscriber, and a support. The inscriber is disposed in the housing and is operable to inscribe the surface of an item secured in an item carrier. The support has a positioning structure that is configured to engage the item carrier and establish a reference point so that the location of the surface of the item with respect to the support is determinable. The support moves between a loading position and an inscribing position to position the item for inscribing. There is also provided a controller that governs the movements of the inscriber and includes an input device. The input device is moveable between a first position to receive characteristics about the item to be inscribed and a second position to receive a message to be inscribed on the surface of the item.

Abstract: A reconfigurable and customizable nest for a device under test. The reconfigurable nest includes a non-metallic nest plate and nesting blocks. The nesting blocks are positioned around the device under test using removable fastening elements such as double-stick tape. Using the removable fastening elements, the nest may be reconfigured for different devices under test. Once configured, the reconfigurable nest may be converted into a permanent nest by attaching each nesting block to the nest plate using a fastener such as a self-tapping screw.

Abstract: An apparatus for making temporary road mats characterized by multiple layers of mutually perpendicular elongated timbers having an array of vertical intersections aligned in lateral rows. The apparatus includes a pair of assembly tables spaced along an assembly line on a work floor. Each table has an upper layout surface spaced vertically above the work floor and provides a work bay therebelow. The layout surface having indicia for orienting the discrete timbers in each layer whereby the timber may be roughly assembled. A gang drill moves in a longitudinal path along the assembly line with respect to the assembly tables. The gang drill carries a plurality of drills for sequentially drilling the lateral rows of intersections. The gang drill alternates between tables while manual assembly operations are conducted at the other table.

Abstract: A workpiece positioning device for precisely positioning a workpiece relative to a power tool or other device. The device includes a stationary base, an elongated locator member carried by the base for limited slideable movement right and left thereof. The locator member having a set of spaced-apart circumferential slots therein. An elongated scale made fast to the base and disposed adjacent to the locator member has a set of axially aligned spaced-apart through-apertures therein for positioning of the scale relative to said locator member. A movable stop having a surface thereon for abutting against a workpiece is disposed adjacent to the locator member for limited slideable movement right and left thereof. The movable stop being incrementally positionable relative to the locator member. The locator member being incrementally positionable relative to the scale. Whereby a workpiece abutting the movable stop will be exactly located in the precise position selected therefor.

Abstract: A modular cutting board having especial utility in non kitchen environments in which at least two plates are hingeably connected, and being relatively movable between a working position in which the cutting board presents a broad coplaner working surface and a transport and storage position in which the working surfaces of the plates are in face to face relation.

Abstract: A automatic truss jig setting system is disclosed that includes a table including a plurality of segments with a side edge of adjacent segments defining a slot. At least one pin assembly, and optionally a pair of pin assemblies, is movable independently of each other along the slot. Movement apparatus is provided for independently moving the pin assemblies along the slot. Each of the side edges of the segments associated with the slot defines a substantially vertical plane with a zone being defined between the substantially vertical planes of the side edges, and the movement apparatus is located substantially outside of the zone of the slot. The invention may optionally include a system for handling the obstruction of pin assembly movement, and a system for keeping track of the position of the pin assembly when the pin assembly has encountered an obstruction.

Abstract: A device for handling and splitting logs is characterized by a unique mechanism for holding logs while they are cut into sections of a desired length and then simultaneously splitting the cut sections into quarters. The log holding apparatus is arranged on a portable frame and inclined bed for the logs, the entire apparatus being easily transported to the log handling site.

Abstract: An improved clamp for key duplicating machines, comprising a pair of jaws able to approach each other and define at least one seat for clamping a key, and a gauge associable with said seat to define a correct position of said key, wherein with said gauge there is slidingly associated a counteracting element which interferes with said seat when said gauge is in its operating condition and forms a support for a tip of said key housed in said seat.

Abstract: A valance includes central and end members formed from a single piece of extruded stock, with the central member having mitered corners at each end, and with each end member having a mitered end and a square end. The extruded stock has an inner surface including upper and lower attachment slots and an outer surface including upper and lower trim strip receiving slots. An “L”-shaped corner bracket connects each end member with the central member, extending within the upper and lower attachment slots. A decorative trim strip having heat-formed corners extends within the trim strip receiving slots of the end members and the central member. After the extruded stock is cut to a predetermined length, end sections are cut using a saw, with each end of the stock placed against a first stop within a mitering fixture.

Abstract: A router table fence having three nesting aluminum extrusions or spars, two of which lie under a longer third spar. By positioning the inner ends of the two lower spars adjacent to a router cutter protruding through a router table, it is possible to provide a fence, particularly when the lower spars are used with wood facings or sub-fences, that can be adjusted to closely surround the cutter. Lateral movement of the fence assembly adjusts the amount of cutter that contacts a workpiece manipulated past the cutter while contacting the fence. The cross sectional shapes of the spars are identical and are generally square, with structure that permits the upper, longer spar to rest on top of, and be attached in a manner permitting it to slide against, the lower two spars. T-shaped slots in each face of the spars accept fasteners that connect the spars together and also accept fasteners for a variety of accessories, such as hold-down devices and shields.