Abstract: An electrician's conduit layout tool to facilitate placing conduit holes in electrical boxes wherein a small rectangular tool is provided having marking point for both sizes of strut, all parallel conduit marking locations in its peripheral edge and center marking locations for all conduit sizes on a one piece durable Tool. A three step method is used to layout any combination of conduits with no calculations. Is also used in strut rack layout parallel conduit marking locations in its peripheral edge. A panel schedule is also etched into the conduit layout tool for a wire-pulling guide. Lines are drawn through the center of the circumferential trace to facilitate the positioning of a conventional knockout.

Abstract: A universal anchor bolt template including a plate member having a square configuration. The plate member has planar upper and lower surfaces. The plate member has a plurality of apertures therethrough arranged in at least one group of four radial aperture lines. The apertures are spaced along each of the aperture lines in the group at corresponding distances, such that the use of corresponding apertures allows the anchoring bolts to be positioned in a square configuration with a selected center-to-center distance. Each of the apertures is surrounded by at least one concentric knock-out for allowing the apertures to be enlarged for the use of larger anchoring bolts than could be accommodated by the apertures.

Abstract: A method for laying out an envelope blank on a sheet of material using a template having a straightedge portion with layout edge and an alignment portion with alignment field. The user places an item to be enclosed in an envelope onto the sheet, places marks thereon to locate approximately the corners of the item and removes the item. The user places the template thereon, adjustably aligns the edge of the straightedge portion on the sheet until the alignment element is lined up as parallel as possible with two diagonally opposed marks. The layout edge being thus aligned, the user draws a line representing a layout line substantially along the edge. In repeating this process for each mark, the user draws remaining layout lines. After drawing all layout lines, the user removes the template from the sheet; the envelope blank is formed from the layout lines.

Abstract: A surgical site marking system for marking, correlating, and verifying that the surgical site which is to undergo the surgical procedure has been identified as the correct surgical site. The system utilizes labels and a series of checks to associate the patient with the correct surgery and appropriate surgical site.

Abstract: A template is disclosed for use in measuring and cutting a tinted film for attachment to a mirror to reduce dazzle and glare.

Abstract: A template is disclosed for use in measuring and cutting a tinted film for attachment to a mirror to reduce dazzle and glare.

Abstract: A template and methods of using the template to form an aperture in a planar member. The template comprises a thin material having a center aperture, written indicia on one side and an adhesive means on the other side. Other embodiments include at least one perforation means operatively formed at a predetermined distance from the center thereof, for allowing at least one portion of the template to be readily removed from the other portion. Further embodiments include a backing member operatively positioned in contact with the side of the template having the adhesive means for maintaining the effectiveness of the adhesive means until removal of the backing member from contact with the adhesive means.

Abstract: Compact disk titling stencil fits onto the surface of a compact disk for the drawing of lines for easy labeling.

Abstract: A straight line template has a piece of plate with an array of bulged members arranged equal-spaced in both rows and columns on a front side thereof. The space between the adjacent rows or columns of the bulged members is formed as a layout area for drawing horizontal or vertical straight lines therealong. When a user utilizes a writing implement to draw on a sheet of paper covered on the front side of the straight line template, a pen point of the writing implement is pressed on the paper and forced towards the layout area to stroke a straight line on the paper along the layout area in a horizontal or a vertical coordinate of the plane plate. Therefore horizontal and vertical straight lines are easily drawn on the paper by utilizing the straight line template without any additional tools.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for making differently configured paper receptacles such as envelopes from a sheet of paper (50) using a template unit (100) and a severing implement (80) to create a generally cruciform shaped envelope blank having a square central section (51) and four rounded arm flaps (52) through (55) that project outwardly from the arm flaps (52) through (55) wherein particular sequences of creasing and folding steps will produce: a heart shaped paper receptacle; an ice cream cone or balloon shaped paper receptacle; and a square envelope whose rear face represents a “yin yan” symbol.

Abstract: The present invention provides templates, methods, and kits for locating a site on a patient's chest suitable for establishing percutaneous intercostal access to the patient's heart. In particular, the present invention provides templates, methods, and kits which effectively and rapidly locate an incision site for intercostal access by sharp and/or blunt dissection for subsequent placement of minimally invasive direct cardiac massagers, chest tubes, defibrillation electrodes, and the like. An incision template according to the present invention comprises a structure placeable on a patient's chest. The structure has at least one marker which can be aligned with at least one anatomical feature of the patient and a target zone which lies over a preselected location for intercostal access when the marker is aligned with the anatomical feature.

Abstract: A wallpaper template can be used to cut wallpaper pieces in order to cover a closure such as a door, shutter or blind that may have a plurality of segments and frame elements. The wallpaper template has a plurality of indicia or apertures that are placed on a separate sheet or on a container for the closure. The indicia and apertures are arranged to define: (a) a segment pattern for outlining each of the segments; and (b) a closure pattern for outlining the closure. Thus, wallpaper can be cut by following the indicia or apertures.

Abstract: A ruler main body is formed by attaching the respective interlayer plates to both surfaces of a center plate, a ruler section is formed at the corners of the ruler main body, a position determining plate is established which extends from the center plate along two sides of the ruler main body which lies between the ruler section and projects beyond the surface of the ruler main body, and position determination is performed by abutting the position determining plate to two edges which the corner of the object to be cut lies between.

Abstract: Apparatus is disclosed in which a flat, transparent, plastic template bears a combination of inscribed marks and apertures to cooperate with each other so as to enable a user to readily draw two-dimensional depictions of circular and linear plasmid deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA). The template further cooperates with additional apertures for the forming of indicators and markings commonly incorporated in drawings of plasmid DNA.

Abstract: A device for creating at least one aligned marking on opposite sides of a semiconductor wafer including a front side and a back side. A wafer receiving support unit including at least a first wafer receiving slot in a first side wall thereof receives a wafer inserted therein. A template positions at least one aligned marking on each of the front side of the semiconductor wafer and on the backside of the semiconductor wafer.

Abstract: Presented is a design aid and method for use in designing a two dimensional graphical illustration for a two dimensional sheet to be formed into a three dimensional item such as a decorative tin or metallic container. The graphical design aid comprises a two dimensional graphical surface which defines various regions of relative distortion resulting from the manufacturing process whereby the three dimensional item is formed from the two dimensional sheet. Once the various regions of relative distortion have been mapped, they are preferably filled with a graphical distortion designator such as a fill color and/or pattern. The various regions may conform to or depart from design lines based upon the distortion or function of the resulting region of the formed three dimensional item.

Abstract: An envelope or package cutting system for cutting a material having a surface. The envelope cutting system includes a cutting unit and at least one template having the opening that is the shape of an unfolded envelope. The cutting unit includes a frame, a blade adjustment assembly and a blade assembly which are coupled to the frame. The blade assembly is positioned at least partially within the frame such that a longitudinal axis of the blade assembly is substantially perpendicular to a lower support surface of the frame. The blade assembly includes a blade retainer and a blade connected to the retainer. A rigid collar of the retainer is configured to operatively engage at least one of a periphery and the edge of the opening of the template thereby enabling the blade to cut a shape in the cutting material which assimilates the shape of an unfolded envelope.

Abstract: A wallpaper template can be used to cut wallpaper pieces in order to cover a closure such as a door, shutter or blind that may have a plurality of segments and frame elements. The wallpaper template has a plurality of indicia or apertures that are placed on a separate sheet or on a container for the closure. The indicia and apertures are arranged to define: (a) a segment pattern for outlining each of the segments; and (b) a closure pattern for outlining the closure. Thus, wallpaper can be cut by following the indicia or apertures.

Abstract: An installation template for installing a door closer. The installation consists of an under sheet coated with a release agent and two installation templates, a pull side template and a push side template, both coated with a self-stick adhesive, attached to the under sheet. The pull side template and the push side template include two sets of written instructions, each set being upside down to the other set, which permits each template to be used for both right hand and left hand installations. The use of both pull side and push side templates on the single under sheet along with the two sets of written instructions, allows a single template to be used for both push side installation and pull side installation of both right hand and left hand doors.

Abstract: A template to guide wallcovering applicators, be they professional or amateur, in the matching and cutting of any patterned wallcovering used to cover electrical switch and/or receptacle plates with the same patterned wallcovering applied to the wall contiguous to said wall plates.

Abstract: A ruler main body is formed by attaching the respective interlayer plates to both surfaces of a center plate, a ruler section is formed at the corners of the ruler main body, a position determining plate is established which extends from the center plate along two sides of the ruler main body which lies between the ruler section and projects beyond the surface of the ruler main body, and position determination is performed by abutting the position determining plate to two edges which the corner of the object to be cut lies between.

Abstract: A template for guiding an implement on a design page, such as a scrapbook page. The template has a first plurality of interior edges defining shapes and a second plurality of interior edges defining borders around the shapes. The first and second pluralities of interior edges are configured on the template so as to provide a layout that is transferrable to the design page. According to one embodiment, the interior edges are configured on the template so as to provide a layout which is transferrable to the design page without having to reposition the template. The layout is employed, according to one embodiment, to arrange display objects, such as photographic or hand-drawn pictures, on the design page. In one embodiment, the template has a third plurality of interior edges defining slots, which are employed to guide a user in writing captions corresponding to the displayed objects.

Abstract: A method of installing a door closer. The method includes selecting a pull-side mounting template adhered to a first side of a releasable backing or a push-side template adhered to a second side of the releasable backing. The selected template is removed from the backing and is separated into a door portion and a door-frame portion. An edge of the door portion is aligned with a top edge of a door and adhered thereto, and an edge of the door-frame portion is aligned with a door frame and adhered thereto. A rod and shoe bracket is attached to a rod and shoe indicator on one of the door portion or the door-frame portion, and a door closer is attached to a door closer indicator on the other of the door portion or the door-frame portion.

Abstract: An installation template for installing a door closer. The installation consists of an under sheet coated with a release agent and two installation templates, a pull side template and a push side template, both coated with a self-stick adhesive, attached to the under sheet. The pull side template and the push side template include two sets of written instructions, each set being upside down to the other set, which permits each template to be used for both right hand and left hand installations. The use of both pull side and push side templates on the single under sheet along with the two sets of written instructions, allows a single template to be used for both push side installation and pull side installation of both right hand and left hand doors.

Abstract: An installation template for installing a door closer. The installation consists of an under sheet coated with a release agent and two installation templates, a pull side template and a push side template, both coated with a self-stick adhesive, attached to the under sheet. The pull side template and the push side template include two sets of written instructions, each set being upside down to the other set, which permits each template to be used for both right hand and left hand installations. The use of both pull side and push side templates on the single under sheet along with the two sets of written instructions, allows a single template to be used for both push side installation and pull side installation of both right hand and left hand doors.

Abstract: A quilting template methods and apparatus are described. An exemplary quilting template apparatus includes a panel having a plurality of pattern pieces of a similar shape and size. Each pattern piece includes a first and a second plurality of slots disposed through the panel. Each slot is a guide for a marking device to apply a mark on a surface of a fabric along the respective slot. The panel has a fabric contacting surface and an opposite facing non-fabric contacting surface. A pictorial representation of a quilt design and a color scheme for the quilt design can be printed on the non-fabric contacting surface of the panel.

Abstract: A combination shield and template for covering an electrical junction box disposed in a wall during the application of wallpaper to the wall is shown and described. The shield/template includes a rectangular plate having an outer periphery disposed in matching registry with or just inside the outer periphery of the junction box. The rear side of the plate faces the junction box and includes at least one aperture for accommodating electrical components therein. The front side of the plate includes a domed cover for covering the aperture or apertures to protect the electrical components accommodated therein from being coated or engaged with wallpaper glue. The front side of the plate further comprises a guide that extends around the periphery of the plate that permits the worker installing the wallpaper to accurately cut the paper after it has been applied to the wall and over the plate which ensures an accurate cut in matching registry with the junction box or disposed just inside the junction box.

Abstract: An installation template for installing a door closer. The installation consists of an under sheet coated with a release agent and two installation templates, a pull side template and a push side template, both coated with a self-stick adhesive, attached to the under sheet. The pull side template and the push side template include two sets of written instructions, each set being upside down to the other set, which permits each template to be used for both right hand and left hand installations. The use of both pull side and push side templates on the single under sheet along with the two sets of written instructions, allows a single template to be used for both push side installation and pull side installation of both right hand and left hand doors.

Abstract: Double end and single end jig apparatus is disclosed having a channel and guide edges for marking window/door trim held in the channel, for subsequent miter cut of corners for mounting the trim around window/door opening, and a set back or margin between the window/door opening and the trim.

Abstract: A template for guiding a writing or cutting implement which comprises a plurality of patterns along its outer edges. In one embodiment, the template has four outer edges, each comprising a different pattern. The template further comprises a plurality of voids or cut-outs defined by shape-defining edges, disposed within the face of the template. The template further comprises a plurality of corner hole edges, center hole edges and rectangular marker hole edges for facilitating the positioning of the template on to a transfer sheet. Another embodiment of the template includes a layering system, designed to enable stenciling of a unique layered pattern. The layering system comprises a plurality of sets of voids or cut-outs defined by shape-defining edges, each set having a plurality of marker holes associated therewith.

Abstract: A method of use and apparatus for estimating repair cost, particularly applicable to cost estimation of interspaced defect damaged vehicle surfaces. The method of use of the present invention provides that a defect count be made for a predetermined representative area; that a determination of relative severity be made with respect to at least one defect within the representative area; and that the repair estimate is then based upon the defect count information and defect severity. A set of physical templates may be provided, with a first template allowing the calculation of the number of dents per surface area, and a second template for grading, comparing, or otherwise determining the size or severity of the individual dents. Additionally, the defect count data and defect severity data may be determined with an electronic scanning means. Various formulae may be employed (manually or electronically) for calculating the cost estimate to repair the damaged surface.

Abstract: A device for forming straight and curved score lines in sheet material. The device has a scoring plate with a top surface with a number of spaced apart curved grooves formed on the top surface thereof. Each of the spaced apart scoring grooves has different radii of curvature. An optional overlay template portion has a number of spaced apart curved slots formed therein. The overlay template portion is adapted to overlay the scoring plate such that the spaced apart curved slots align with the grooves on the scoring plate when placed thereon. A scoring tool with a tip sized to fit into the grooves in the scoring plate and the slots in the optional template overlay portion is provided for scoring the sheet material.

Abstract: A system of gridded measurement for the cutting, measuring, fastening, and installing of construction materials which comprises the imprinting of visually precise commonly used measurement markings upon the surfaces of construction materials during the manufacturing process to save time and improve the accuracy of cutting the construction materials on a job site or in a manufacturing facility and nailing it in place. Different embodiments of the system have varying combinations of grids, inter-grids, perimeter horizontal and vertical unit measurement markings; non-perimeter horizontal and vertical unit measurement markings; highlighted markings; numerical markings; fractional markings; protractor markings; informational markings; nailing guides; product specification markings; and curved lines.

Abstract: A template for guiding a writing or cutting implement which comprises a plurality of patterns along its outer edges. In one embodiment, the template has four outer edges, each comprising a different pattern. The template further comprises a plurality of voids or cut-outs defined by shape-defining edges, disposed within the face of the template. The template further comprises a plurality of corner hole edges, center hole edges and rectangular marker hole edges for facilitating the positioning of the template on to a transfer sheet. Another embodiment of the template includes a layering system, designed to enable stenciling of a unique layered pattern. The layering system comprises a plurality of sets of voids or cut-outs defined by shape-defining edges, each set having a plurality of marker holes associated therewith.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a stencil adapted for use in transferring an image to a substrate where the image is formed by an ensemble of individual features for a predetermined image. The stencil comprises a sheet of flexible material and a plurality of holes formed through the sheet. The holes are organized in hole sets such that the holes in each such hole set outline a respective individual feature. The hole sets together define the pre-determined image to be transferred. The present invention also includes a kit for use in transferring an image to an outer surface area of a vegetable. The kit comprises a stencil adapted for use in transferring an image to the surface area of the vegetable, a tool adapted to cut first portions of the vegetable, a marker including a marking medium, a set of instructions, and a package that receives the stencil, tool, marker and set of instructions. Additionally, the present invention is directed to a method of forming an image in a fleshy shell of a vegetable.

Abstract: An improved system and method of gridded measurement for the cutting of construction materials which comprises the imprinting of visually precise commonly used measurement markings upon the surfaces of construction materials during the manufacturing process to save time and improve the accuracy of cutting the construction materials on a job site wherein the improvement lies in the use of a plurality of non-perimeter horizontal and vertical unit measurement markings; protractor markings; and inverted numerals, informational markings, nailing guides, product specification markings, and curved lines. Angled cuts may be easily made by cutting along the opposite corners of a predetermined number of grids counted in both horizontal and vertical directions, through use of the protractor markings, or a combination of both. In preferred embodiments unit markings are numbered for quick dimensional reference and visually precise fractional markings are also used.

Abstract: Methods of making an inspection fixture to assess the accuracy of a manufactured, bent tube or tube assembly are disclosed. Coordinates of end points, intersection points, and other points of interest of the bent tubular part are provided to a CAD system. The coordinates are connected by a centerline. The centerline is projected onto an X-Y plane and widened. The projected centerline is extruded in the Z direction. The resulting three-dimensional extrusion is unfolded to form a flat pattern for a tube run. The process is repeated until flat patterns for the parts of a tube fixture are created. The resulting flat patterns are provided to a computer-controlled laser cutting machine. The inspection fixture parts are cut by the laser cutting machine and bent to their final shape in accordance with bend angle information generated from the three-dimensional extrusion in the CAD system. The bent parts are assembled on a base plate and welded together to form the inspection fixture.

Abstract: A router and other cutting tools with a fixed center such as drills, shapers, milling machines, etc., used for cutting wood, metal or other materials, is provided with a fence mechanism for either a table or the base of a portable tool, for rapid and easy settings of the fence with respect to the center of the cutting tool. This is accomplished by a pivot mounting of the fence on a table or on a portable tool base, with respect to a block pivoted to the table or tool base, wherein the center of the pivot for the block and the center for the pivot for the fence are on opposite sides of the cutting tool and located on a line which passes through the tool center and the respective pivot locations. The desired spacing of the fence to the tool can be achieved using accurate spacers between the fence and the block, even with the tool being mounted in place.

Abstract: A guide tool for performing a work function step such as cutting or drawing a line along a workpiece including a guide plate having planar opposite sides, a longitudinal slot, a first straight guide edge substantially parallel with the slot, guide flanges along opposite sides of the slot defining a guide channel on a first side of the guide plate, and two clamps adapted for assembly with guide plate, the clamps having a first jaw including a guide member slidable along the guide plate channel and a second jaw extendable through the guide plate slot and a pressure plate for securing the clamps to a workpiece along opposite sides of the workpiece, and clamp handles formed integral with the jaws and spring biased apart to urge the jaws together for clamping the guide plate to the workpiece, and the clamp handles being positioned in spaced relation from the first side of the guide plate for ready access by a user from the first side of the guide plate when the clamps are assembled with the guide plate and the gui

Abstract: A gathering gauge for assisting in the fabrication of a gather in a sewn article of manufacture. The gathering gauge is used to evenly distribute a given length of a fabric over a selected gather length, thereby eliminating guess work normally associated with such task. The gathering gauge is an elongated member defining a first slit for receiving and holding one end of a thread used to gather the fabric. A plurality of second slits is provided for receiving and holding a further portion of the thread. The second slits are disposed along the length of the gathering gauge at pre-selected distances from the first slit. A measuring guide is provided for determining the distance between the first slit and each individual second slit. Thus, depending upon the length of the fabric to be gathered, and either the length of the gather or the amount of gather desired, a particular second slit is selected.

Abstract: A means of gridded measurement for the cutting of construction materials which comprises the imprinting of visually precise commonly used measurement markings upon the surfaces of construction materials during the manufacturing process to save time and improve the accuracy of cutting the construction materials on a job site. Unit markings may be numbered for quick dimensional reference and fractional markings may also be used. The lines for commonly used markings may also be highlighted, darkened, doubled, tripled, dashed or dotted, and color enhanced for easy recognition. Applications may include, but are not limited to, use on wallboard, shower board, insulation, gypsum board, plywood, and any other material which must be cut to exact measurements on a construction job site. Angled cuts may be easily made by cutting along the opposite corners of a predetermined number of grids counted in both horizontal and vertical directions.

Abstract: A guiding disk for accurately and quickly finding drill holes on a bowling ball, for finding hole positions for certain characteristics of pushaway on different bowling balls, and for avoiding positioning any hole above that of a weight in the bowling ball. The body of the guiding disk is a transparent domed plastic plate, having a reference hole and a plurality of radiant angular lines extending from the center of the reference hole. Among the radiant lines is a reference line provided at a location of zero degrees of radiant angle. Secondary spaced apart reference lines are also provided on the disk. With such a construction, positions of the holes to be drilled can be found very quickly.

Abstract: This invention relates to a quilt graphing system that enables a quilter to custom design quilts and appliques. The quilt designing system includes at least one transparent quilt graphing grid and a template. The grid has a plurality of uniform squares with dimensional markings (dots and dashes) on all four sides of each square in the grid. The dimensional markings divide each side of the square into thirds and quarters. So marked, the quilt graphing grid enables the quilt maker to graph in straight lines, extending between the dimensional markings, artwork beneath the transparent grit or artwork graphed directly on the grid. The template is specially designed for use by the quilt maker in marking each square of fabric to correspond with the shape of a specific portion of the selected design, and for cutting the squares of fabric with seams for piecing together the fabric squares to form the selected design.

Abstract: A means of gridded measurement for the cuing of construction materials which comprises the imprinting of commonly used measurement markings upon the surfaces of construction materials during the manufacturing process to save time and improve the accuracy of cutting the construction materials on a job site. Unit markings may be numbered for quick dimensional reference and fractional markings may also be used. The lines for commonly used markings may also be highlighted, darkened, doubled, tripled, dashed or dotted, and color enhanced for easy recognition. Applications may include, but are not limited to, use on wallboard, shower board, insulation, gypsum board, plywood, and any other material which must be cut to exact measurements on a construction job site. Angled cuts may be easily made by cutting along the opposite corners of a predetermined number of grids counted in both horizontal and vertical directions.

Abstract: An alignment mechanism and method for using the same are disclosed in which the alignment mechanism includes a sheet of translucent (including transparent) material with a plurality of horizontal and vertical intersecting traces positioned to form a grid. In a preferred embodiment, the sheet of translucent material is made of static cling vinyl to allow the sheet to hold itself to glass and other smooth surfaces. The sheet of material can also include centered X and Y axes to enable the user to determine the center of the sheet--thereby allowing the user to appropriately position art works relative to one another without relying on unaided perception.

Abstract: A method for carving wood is disclosed which uses a synthetic resinous adhesively backed film template for accurate, artistic and time efficient production of carvings.

Abstract: Apparatus is disclosed in which a transparent or translucent plastic template of a specific size bears a combination of inscribed marks and apertures adapted to cooperate with each other so as to enable a user to readily align, make page size and margin determinations, and draw marks on materials to be cropped and/or hole-punched in a manner that is quick, easy, and makes optimum use of both the user's time and the cropped material.

Abstract: A scriptwriting guidance device for use by individuals who are visually or otherwise impaired, the device acting to guide the writer's pen or other writing implement along a straight, horizontal path across a writing surface to form complete letters and other characters without interference from the device. The device includes a backboard having a shaft mounted for rotation adjacent one side edge thereof. Slidable along the shaft in incremental steps is a slide from whereby is cantilevered a guide element formed by a rectangular frame that overlies a paper sheet lying on the backboard. Disposed within the window of the frame is a rectangular template of smaller dimensions, the template having a narrow slot that defines a straight, horizontal path. The opposite ends of the template are coupled by springs to the corresponding ends of the frame whereby the template effectively floats within the window and is free to shift laterally.

Abstract: A template to aid in the process of making shark's teeth in material. The template is placed over a sheet of material and the apertures and slots are used as a template for marking dots and lines on the material. The lines mark the places on the material which need to be cut in the process of forming shark's teeth. The dots mark the place on the material which will become the point of the shark's teeth so that the material can be tucked at the correct place to produce uniform shark's teeth.

Abstract: An adjustable template device for positioning over a sheet material for use in framing and cutting the sheet material to a selected shape comprising a plurality of slidably interconnected frame members forming a closed polygon. Each frame member comprises a guide edge for guiding a cutting blade and a socket adjacent one end of the guide edge for slidably receiving a portion of an adjacent frame member so that the guide edges of adjacent frame members form the sides and one corner of the polygon formed by the device. Each of the guide means has a plurality of detents which are engageable by a pin associated with each socket to retard relative sliding of adjacent frame members. The guide edges are preferably provided with a plurality of slots for receiving a cutting blade so that a cutting blade can extend in the slots to fully cut the corners formed by the frame members. At least some of these slots are positioned relative to the detents to ensure alignment with the adjacent cutting edge.