Abstract: An adjustable gauge block that may be quickly adjusted to a desired height and then dialed in to a precision measurement that can replace a set of gauge blocks. The adjustable gauge block of the present disclosure may be further used as a repeatable and precise physical reference to set tool depths and heights. The adjustable gauge block of the present disclosure may be utilized as a physical reference to set drill press bit depths, table saw blade heights, router table bit heights, and the like. Additionally, the adjustable gauge block of the present disclosure may be utilized to check uniformity of thickness along an edge of a piece of stock.

Abstract: An apparatus for immobilising a component during a machining operation is provided. The component has a securing region and an elongate body to be machined extending therefrom. The apparatus has a clamp which is configured to immobilise the component at the securing region. The clamp, in use, exerts clamping forces on the securing region. The apparatus further has a support fixture which is movable relative to the clamp to confine the elongate body at a support region thereof distal from the securing region. The support fixture is configured such that, without exertion of clamping forces on the support region by the support fixture, the confined support region is unable to move during the machining operation.

Abstract: An alignment device for use in welding which includes a saddle style support which rests upon a first pipe. A second pipe is clamped to the saddle style support in an orientation substantially perpendicular to the first pipe upon which the saddle style support rests. The second pipe serves as a carrier member of a fitting, such as a weldolet. Cinch straps can be used with the saddle style support to facilitate welding on the underside of horizontal pipes or on vertical pipes.

Abstract: A golf club wood head facing machine is disclosed which comprises a base with a planar top upon which is mounted a face cutting assembly with a movable motor driven cutter which can be pivoted simultaneously both horizontally and vertically to shape the head's face to give it a defined bulge and roll. In addition thereto there is mounted on the assembly a club head holding mechanism consisting of a downwardly directed clamp above a railbed having two parallel rails mounted thereon to permit the seating and clamping of the golf head to be faced. The holder provides loft, face angle, face progression and lie adjustment means, as well as feed means to urge the club face forward against the cutter. Provision is also made to raise or lower the holder so as to locate the club face against the cutter.