Abstract: A gasket punch and method for forming a gasket hole. The gasket punch is a single piece having a spherical head and a handle whereby the punch may be used to form gasket holes of various sizes up to the spherical head diameter with the gasket material on the machine part or platen and without the necessity of first forming an error prone pattern in the gasket material. The handle may have a diameter which is less than the spherical head diameter whereby the handle may be easily held and manipulated and the amount of material of which the punch is composed may be minimized. In order to provide a suitably small handle diameter without unnecessarily reducing strength and toughness, the gasket punch is preferably composed of forged steel.

Abstract: The saw mount includes a support member having a vertical collar on its horizontal flange which encircles an upstanding tubular post on a flat base plate that can be bolted to a conventional workshop table. Projecting horizontally from the vertical flange of the support member are two tubular rails having inwardly facing horizontal slots. Within the tubular rails are telescopically received additional tubes having a generally U-shaped cross section with strips or flanges secured thereto and projecting outwardly through the slots so that a turntable can be detachably carried by the strips or flanges. Alternatively, the rails may be of solid or closed tubular configuration and the turntable supported by generally complementary configured, horizontally spaced apart support members adapted to be slidably supported on the rails. The turntable has an opening of sufficient width therein so that the work can be viewed through a transparent sheet of plastic overlying said opening.

Abstract: A tree felling apparatus has a U-shaped base with a pair of laterally spaced arms defining a cutting area for receiving therein a tree to be cut and a chain saw mechanism movable through the cutting area for cutting a tree. The chain saw mechanism includes a saw bar which is tapered inwardly from its proximal end to its distal end for even distribution of bending stress across the saw bar.

Abstract: A workstand for supporting a hand-held electric planer is provided in which the planer is mounted to a vertical wall extending from a base so that the planing surface is parallel to the base and abuts the vertical wall. A biasing device is provided for pressing a workpiece against the planing surface to provide for even planing of the workpiece. An upper section of the vertical wall may be inclined towards the planing surface so that the planer can operate as a joiner.

Abstract: A door fabrication station for sawing, planing, routering and mounting hardware on a door includes an upper door support frame for supporting a door in a generally horizontal position, a leg assembly extending below the door support frame to a surface on which the door fabrication station is to be supported, the leg assembly contacting the surface at one or more locations defining an area of surface contact, a lower door support mounted within the area of surface contact for supporting a door in generally vertical position, and an upper door support mounted above the lower door support for providing additional door support in the generally vertical position.

Abstract: A versatile woodworking device for hobbyist or professional use which is rugged, reliable, precise, and portable, wherein woodworking accessory equipment may be selectively and quickly mounted thereto for use therewith, as hand-held circular saws, routers, shapers, radial arm saws, and the like.A pair of spaced rails are provided having a slidable carriage therebetween, wherein a desired woodworking power tool is mounted upon a mounting plate carried by and detachable from the slidable carriage. The tool mounting plate is rotatable with respect to the carriage thereby to position the tool as desired with respect to the workpiece and the carriage, and fixed in position if desired. The carriage itself may also be releasably fixed with respect to the slide rails. Scale indicia means permit precise positioning and repositioning of the carriage as desired with accuracy.

Abstract: This invention relates to a router table comprising a horizontal platen having a central opening formed therethrough to receive a router bit. A fence is pivotally mounted on the platen to guide movements of a workpiece therealong for engagement with the router bit. The fence is thus adapted to be pivoted to a selected position on the platen. A scale is mounted along one edge of the platen to underlie an end of the fence. The operator can thus visually note the precise distance between the router bit and the fence when the fence is pivoted to a selected position on the platen. The fence and attendant components of this invention can be sold as an adapter kit to modify a conventional router table or work bench for use with the pivoted fence, and/or scale a micro-adjustment mounting block. A method for making a router table or adapting an existing router table to accommodate the pivoted fence is also described herein.

Abstract: A mitering apparatus for use with a portable electric saw. The apparatus includes a base with surfaces which are parallel to but spaced from each other. One of the surfaces supports a saw guide for supporting and guiding an electrically powered hand saw. A second surface supports a workpiece and a third surface protects the saw blade. The workpiece supporting surface includes a plurality of apertures and slots. A first frusto-conical workpiece retaining member may be inserted in selected one of the apertures. A second frusto-conical workpiece retaining member is adjustably retained in a selected one of the slots. A third frusto-conical workpiece retaining member is secured in a fixed position on the workpiece supporting surface. The retaining stops can be adjusted to maintain a workpiece in a selected orientation on the workpiece supporting surface so that the saw will cut the workpiece at a selected angle.

Abstract: Boiler tube repair apparatus includes elongated guide rail structure for securing to a boiler tube panel adjacent a desired cut region, and three tool assemblies for mounting on the guide rail structure. Each tool assembly includes carriage structure with guide structure for engaging the guide rail structure and support structure on which a tube machining tool is mounted and that defines a tool movement axis dedicated to and coordinated with that tool. Each machining tool includes a drive motor, a manual motor control, a drive shaft and a machining member such as a cutter disc or head.

Abstract: A cutting guide mates with a variety of types and brands of power tools and quickly and easily allows circular cuts to be made in sheets of wood. The cutting guide is attached to a radius arm such as a length of two-by-four lumber that defines the circle. The cutting guide is provided with adjustment for varying the radius of the circular cuts, which can also be varied by appropriate selection of the radius arm length.

Abstract: A saw guide is provided including a base, a pair of parallel guide rails affixed longitudinally to the base, a saw assembly slidably mounted to the guide rails, a means for independently adjusting the height of each guide rail above the base to adjust the cutting depth and angle of the saw blade and a fence system attached to the base in a sliding and swiveling manner that allows an opposing clamp fence to clamp a piece of wood to the base in the saw blades path.

Abstract: A chain saw has a chain bar (1) with a nose sprocket (5) over which a saw chain (3) circulates. The sprocket (5) is mounted between two nose cheek plates (53). The interior spacing between the plates corresponds to the thickness of the sprocket. The peripheral area of the sprocket with associated teeth at the bar nose extends outside the cheek plates over at least half the sprocket circumference, such that the saw chain passing over the sprocket goes entirely free from the plates and the rest of the bar. Means are arranged for supplying pressurized lubricant via the bar to the sprocket mounting. The lubricant pressure and the gaps between the side surfaces of the sprocket and the inner faces of the cheek plates are such that in operation lubricant passes out through the gaps.

Abstract: A cutting guide for hand-held routers has a guide fence which pivots about a base. The guide fence engages a workpiece and provides a steady support for a variety of routing operations including bevelling or chamfering, splining, rabbeting, dadoing and edging. The cutting guide also has an after-cut guide to provide additional support.

Abstract: A portable table for use with a circular saw and other power tools is disclosed permitting the use of the power tool at selected angular orientations to the workpiece. The construction of the portable table permits the use of circular saw blades of different diameters at angular orientations extending from rip cuts to cross cuts. The table includes a novel locking mechanism to maintain a predetermined angular orientation of power tool and work. The work may be positioned against a removable or fixed fence provided on the portable table. A counterbalance mechanism assists in supporting the weight of the power tool and its guide. The portable table includes a provision to place the power tool guide in parallel relationship to the removable and/or fixed fences so as to facilitate storage of the table.

Abstract: A carpenter's tool expedites the cutting of lengthy boards into shorter segments of uniform length with a hand held power saw or the like. The angled tool has a linear board guide member that is abutted against a side of the board and a saw guide member which extends across the board and defines a surface along which the saw may be traveled. A stop member extends from the board guide member for abutment against the end of the board to to fix the length of the segments which are cut from the board, the position of the stop member along the board guide member preferably being adjustable. The hand of the operator which grasps the board guide member during a cutting operation is held at a location away from the saw by a thumb grip which extends between the operator's thumb and forefinger. The tool may also be provided with rulings for measuring distances in a building framework or the like that are to be spanned by the board segments.

Abstract: The saw mount includes a support member having a vertical collar on its horizontal flange which encircles an upstanding tubular post on a flat base plate that can be bolted to a conventional workshop table. Projecting horizontally from the vertical flange of the support member are two tubular rails having inwardly facing horizontal slots. Within the tubular rails are telescopically received additional tubes having a generally U-shaped cross section with strips or flanges secured thereto and projecting outwardly through the slots so that a turntable can be detachably carried by the strips or flanges. Alternatively, the rails may be of solid or closed tubular configuration and the turntable supported by generally complementary configured, horizontally spaced apart support members adapted to be slidably supported on the rails. The turntable has an opening of sufficient width therein so that the work can be viewed through a transparent sheet of plastic overlying said opening.

Abstract: A device for cutting logs which involves swinging a chain saw about a fixed pivot to bring the chain of the saw into cutting engagement with a log while the log is supported in elevated position the apparatus includes a table having a log supporting top, and a pivoted mounting plate for the chain saw.

Abstract: A cutting tool guide assembly for guiding a cutting tool over a workpiece for making a precise cut on the workpiece, including an elongate rail member, a trolley mounted for movement along the length of the rail member with the trolley supporting the cutting tool for cutting operations on the workpiece, and a securing member fixed to the rail member for securing the rail member with the workpiece and a method for using same.

Abstract: A guide for guiding a tool on a workpiece including a surface and an edge includes a guide rod with front and back ends. An angle section is provided for engaging the workpiece surface and edge, and is pivotally connected to the guide rod back end by a connector assembly including a pivot pin which pivotally connects an upper plate attached to the guide rod to a lower plate attached to the angle section. A clamp bolt is provided for releaseably securing the plates together in various angular, rotational orientations with respect to each other. A guide tube is provided for releaseable attachment to the tool and telescopically and slidably receives the guide rod.

Abstract: Apparatus and method to properly cut to size the carpet tiles which are used to complete the carpeted areas adjacent walls, doors, etc. in an area to be carpeted. The apparatus encompasses a machine which is placed against a carpet tile already in position and has spring loaded arms which extend therefrom to a point abutting the wall or door structure to fix the position of a cutter on the apparatus so that it cuts the actual size necessary to fill the gap between the previously laid tile and the wall or door sensed by the spring loaded arms.

Abstract: The miter box has a flat rectangular base and a pair of upraised, parallel and spaced-apart longitudinal guide rails. One of the guide rails is rigidly secured to the base, while the other can be laterally adjusted to guide the support plates of different makes of circular saws. A work piece guide bar is provided, being pivotally secured to the base at one of its ends and provided with a bolt-and-nut arrangement engaging an arcuate slot in the base, for releasably locking same in a desired angular position in relation to the path of the saw. A portion of a depression made in the base between the guide rails is occupied by a removable plank for receiving saw-cuts made by the specific saw used with the miter box.

Abstract: A guide for a portable circular power saw for cutting wood at an angle. The guide has a circular stationary base which journals an outer member that carries guide tracks over the base. The outer member is rotated on the stationary base. The wood to be cut is supported on the base.

Abstract: A panel saw apparatus for cutting a straight line in a planar surface such as a boiler tube panel includes a guide rail arranged to be secured to the panel surface in a predetermined position and a cutting assembly mounted on the rail for movement along the rail. The cutting assembly includes a carriage mounted on the rail for movement along the rail, a brake for holding the carriage in a desired position relative to the guide rail during cutting operations, a cutting tool and tool housing pivotally mounted on the carriage and arranged to pivot toward the panel surface to enable a cutting tool covered by the housing to serially plunge cut a straight line in the surface, and a securing means for holding the cutting tool in various positions of rotation relative to the carriage. The brake is arranged to be automatically actuated and released by pivotal movement of the tool housing towards and away from its cutting position.

Abstract: A saw table suitable for use with a portable circular saw comprises a bed, and upstanding therefrom adjacent the rear end a pair of walls meeting at an apex including an angle of 90.degree. pointing towards the forward end, forming a miter fence. A pair of axially aligned transversely spaced rails are supported about the bed for engagement of the soleplate of the circular saw for movement along channels provided in the rails. The table is intended for use by pulling the saw through a workpiece to be cut, and the saw is normally parked rearwardly of the miter fence. Supplementary tables to overlay the bed are provided for cross-cutting, and bevelling.

Abstract: A combined accessory carrier and service stand for a chainsaw is provided. In the accessory carrier configuration, the box-like body is utilized to receive chainsaw accessories, spare parts, tools, fuel and oil for the chainsaw. These items may then be conveniently carried into the field in the combined accessory carrier and service stand. Once in the field, the combined accessory carrier and service stand may readily be converted into the service stand configuration where it supports the chainsaw power head and clamps the cutting chain and chain bar of the chainsaw in either a vertical position or a horizontal position, depending upon the type of service that the chainsaw requires. The handle utilized in the accessory carrier configuration doubles as a vertical support pole when in the service stand configuration.

Abstract: The Crownmaster is a tool used as a guide, with a hand held circular power saw, in the cutting of crown moulding, for inside and outside corners. Specifically, the Crownmaster allows the user to simultaneously make the angle cut and the bevel cut in crown moulding.

Abstract: The invention relates to apparatus and methods for the operation of a portable workshop over workpieces comprising arms for clamping said workpieces, a first pair of guides supported upon said arms, a plurality of circular rims positioned within each other for rotatable movement upon said guides relative to each other, and a second pair of guides affixed to the innermost circular rim to form a turntable for the operation of portable electrical tools.

Abstract: A portable foldable sawing machine table and stand assembly which includes structural details and arrangements of parts which provide facilities for usage both on the ground and on scaffolding. The invention incorporates a sawing table with movable saw guide tracks adapted to movably retain a normally hand-held, portable electric motor-driven circular saw for rapid and precise angular cross-cutting of work pieces and in case of scaffold mounting of the table and stand provides for elevation of the table assembly with variations in elevational movement of the scaffold to which it may be releasably yet rigidly attached thereby providing convenience, and added safety for a workman applying structural materials to the vertical faces, for example, of a building structure.

Abstract: A portable work bench (10) has two wooden bench top parts (22, 23) mounted on a collapsible support frame (14). One bench top part (22) has an opening (26) normally covered by a wooden cover plate (30). To convert the bench into a power tool bench, the cover plate is replaced by an insert plate (36) having a power tool (such as a circular saw) bolted beneath it. The cutting element of the power tool projects through an opening in the insert plate to cut a work piece supported on the bench top.

Abstract: A tool support and guide assembly for use in repairing boiler tube panels includes a support carriage mountable upon a guide rail that has been previously installed to enable a panel saw tool to be guided along a straight cut line. The support carriage includes a second guide rail conforming in configuration to the first installed guide rail and which extends perpendicularly to the first rail towards the line of cut tube ends. A similar or the same panel saw is mounted on a carriage that is roller guided along the second rail for cutting the membrane between the tubes of the tube panel. A tube end preparation tool is also roller guided along the second guide rail to enable its positioning above each of the cut tube ends so that each tube can be machined (i.e., beveled) in preparation for welding thereto of a replacement tube panel. The perpendicular rails provide a simple guide assembly for accurately locating the saw and the tube end preparation tool.

Abstract: A transportable, adjustable power saw station having a centrally disposed saw mounting stand and a workpiece station disposed of opposing sides of the power saw stand, the workbench of tubular construction having foldable legs and extension wings for extending the workpiece station, the extension wings being removably secured to the workbench when not in use, the work station and saw transportable by means of wheels mounted on one end of the tubular frame.

Abstract: An adjustable tool supporting device for use in log and timber construction having a U-shaped frame member; a microadjustment assembly mounted to the frame member and coactive therewith to secure a timber or log therebetween; and a chain saw mounting assembly attachable to said frame member for mounting a chain saw for cutting the timber or log secured thereby and locating the saw blade for straight and angular cuts through said timer or log.

Abstract: A portable miter guide device for portable power saws which is easily disassembled for transportation and readily used on any table or support on the work site. The device comprises horizontal surfaces for guiding the portable power saw across the work piece at various angles to the side of the lumber or work piece. It also includes a base for supporting the horizontal guides which can readily be supported on the table or the like which includes vertical surfaces for engaging the sides of the work piece.

Abstract: Boiler tube repair apparatus includes elongated guide rail structure for securing to a boiler tube panel adjacent a desired cut region, and three tool assemblies for mounting on the guide rail structure. Each tool assembly includes carriage structure with guide structure for engaging the guide rail structure and support structure on which a tube machining tool is mounted and that defines a tool movement axis dedicated to and coordinated with that tool. Each machining tool includes a drive motor, a manual motor control, a drive shaft and a machining member such as a cutter disc or head.

Abstract: This is a method and apparatus whereby a nailing gun, designed primarily for vertical nailing, may be used safely and conveniently for horizontal nailing by the utilization of an auxiliary safety trigger, for the nailing gun, so located at a distance from the normal safety trigger, that an operator can utilize the nailing gun for horizontal nailing wherein the gun is held at a position of balance for such horizontal nailing, which position of balance, results in the least effort being required to handle the gun.

Abstract: A radial arm saw includes a saw assembly pivotally mounted to a support unit which, in turn, is mounted to a wall or other support structure. The saw assembly includes a column that is connectable at one end to a saw table frame or the support unit so as to be affixed in upright operative position during operation and disposed during non-operation in a lateral, storage position. A radial arm and saw unit are supported from the other end of the column. Preferably, the column is pivotal between a lateral stored position and an upright operative position. Also, the saw assembly is pivotal relative to the support unit between a vertical stored position and a horizontal operative position. A leg locking sleeve may be released to deploy the saw assembly from its stored position into its operative position. The support column may be detachable to shift the radial arm saw between operative and stored positions.

Abstract: A stand for supporting a portable band saw in a stationary upright position. The saw includes a casing, a pair of spaced apart pulleys mounted in opposed housings on the casing for rotatably supporting an endless saw blade, a trigger guard attached to the back of the casing behind the motor housing and a threaded hole formed in the front of the casing forward of the motor housing for removably mounting a hand knob thereupon. The stand includes a support unit having a horizontally disposed base plate, a vertically disposed pedestal secured to the base plate and a raised support arm removably secured to the pedestal whereby the arm can be changed in assembly to accommodate different size saws. A cradle is formed in the lower part of the support unit which encircles a portion of the trigger guard of the band saw.

Abstract: A tool having an elongate guide blade and perpendicular head for alignment with the sides of a work piece is provided to guide a hand-operated cutting-type powered tool in making straight cuts. The head is reversible relative to the guide blade to allow use with tools which have guide structure on opposite sides of a cutting tool. The guide blade provides frictional material on its lower surface to aid positional maintenance on a work piece. A measuring device to indicate position of a tool cut is provided by a replaceable dowel that is cut off by a particular tool being used with the device.

Abstract: A kitchen guillotine is described in which a chopping board is provided with a pivotable sleeve device at one end thereof into which the tip of any available kitchen knife may be inserted so that a chopping action can be achieved by moving the knife handle up and down.

Abstract: A saw table having an undercarriage mounted under the table pivotable about an axis adjacent one of its lateral sides and angularly actuated by a handle extending on the side of the table opposite the axle. The undercarriage has a frame extending outside the one side of the table and above the latter. A carriage, adapted to support the circular saw is slidingly mounted on the frame to move above and across the table.

Abstract: A portable stand for cutting timber has a base, a vertical support structure mounted upon the base and defining with the base a first functional area for resting timber thereupon to be cut. On the opposite side of the vertical support structure there is defined with the base a second functional area for an operator to be located. A beam is mounted horizontally upon and parallel to the vertical support structure. A chainsaw mount is pivotally disposed upon the beam for removably receiving a chainsaw, the chainsaw mount adapted for movement along the axis of the beam. A clamp arm clamps onto timber disposed upon the first functional area for resting timber.

Abstract: A rail cutting apparatus mountable on a rail and having a linkage structure which supports a rail saw in an upright position at either side of a rail. The linkage structure and rail saw have coacting structure including a mounting block and a mounting plate which securely lock the rail saw in either of its positions and which enable movement of the rail saw between these two positions without complete removal of the rail saw from the linkage structure.

Abstract: An apparatus for severing a work object and the like. The apparatus has a base member which slidably mounts a pivot assembly and a yoke which are adapted to engage a distal end of a chain saw, the base member further has an attachment member mounting an elastic cord which permits the chain saw to be moved along a path of movement from a ready position to a severing position, and an adjustable shelf is provided to limit the motion of the chain saw in the severing position to achieve a cut of a preselected depth.

Abstract: Universal press to process and/or for the application of small items such as stamping, drilling, die-punching, button-holing, riveting and similar operations, including: a base (19); a "C"-shaped structure (1) fixed to the said base; a hollow, vertical cylindrical body (2), to which the control device (4) is fixed and the support (9) of the moving tool (10), arranged at the end of the upper arm of the structure (1) and carriage (14), or (15) to support the fixed tool holders (12) complete with guides which match the coherent vertical guides (16) of the lower arm.

Abstract: A saw highly accurate, light weight guide assembly releasably attached to a portable power saw to provide the accuracy of a table saw while retaining the convenience of a portable saw. The saw includes a bidirectionally telescoping slide assembly having an outer track which attaches on one side to saw receiving base plate and an inner track which attaches on the other side to a guide arm and compass assembly. For ease of carrying the guide arm may be retracted while retaining a predetermined compass angle setting and the tracks may be secured together by a quick release latch. A set of ball bearings engages planar surfaces on the tracks to form a point contact which minimizes clogging while affording a smooth and easy yet stable sliding action for the two tracks.

Abstract: A woodworking apparatus comprises a support table having a flat, circular table surface, a first power driven cutting tool mounted below the table surface having a spindle adapted to project upwardly through an orifice in the center of the table surface, a second power driven cutting tool mounted off-center from the first cutting tool below the table surface and having a spindle adapted to project upwardly through an orifice in the table surface, a guide fence mounted above said table surface on a chord thereof, means for adjusting said guide fence relative to said cutting tools radially of the circular table surface between a position substantially central of the table surface diametral thereof to a retracted chordal position; and means for adjusting said guide fence angularly about the table surface, whereby the effective distance between the two cutting tools can be selectively adjusted by radial and angular adjustment of the said guide fence.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for splicing a belt which includes a base to which the belt end is mounted, a holding device which is slidably mounted to move in a direction oblique to the longitudinal direction of elongation of the belt and cutting member means mounted on the holding device. In the preferred embodiment, the cutting member comprises a knife which may be attached to the holding device in one of two orientations, a first orientation of which is designed to enable the knife to trim off the belt end, and the second orientation of which is designed to enable the knife to split the belt end between the plies thereof. In the second orientation, the holding device includes a stepped configuration allowing the knife to be clamped at any one of a number of different elevations so that the splitting procedure may accurately be carried out between the desired plies.

Abstract: A worktable has a table top with a slot for reception of a saw blade of a hand-held circular saw when mounted below the table top. Two rip fences mounted on the table top are separately slidable in parallel adjusting slots for adjusting independently the position of each fence. A hole in the table top adjacent the middle of the saw blade slot accommodates a cutting tool of a portable router when mounted below the table top. A router guard may be pivotally attached to a raised support structure between the rip fences. A riving knife is adjustably mounted in alignment with the saw blade slot. A saw blade guard is pivotally mounted on the riving knife.

Abstract: A workbench which includes a workpiece supporting panel carried by a trestle. A clamping device rigidly attaches a manually operated machine tool to an underside of the supporting panel. The machine tool may, for example, be a circular saw, a compass saw, or a router. The supporting panel is provided with at least one cutout for accommodating a portion of the tool of the machine tool such as, for example, a saw blade or a cutter. To simplify the mounting of the manually operated machine tool on the underside of the supporting panel, the supporting panel is adapted to be pivoted from an operative position into a mounting position through an angle of 180.degree. with a locking device being provided for both rotational positions. A slot insert of a chippable material can be provided in the cutout to avoid the danger that pieces of hard metal will fly off the blade if the blade shifts sideways while sawing.

Abstract: A device for anchoring a chain saw machine to a workpiece to produce selected mitered cuts through the workpiece, the device including; a base member presenting clamping structure at one end thereof for clamping the base to to workpiece; and structure rotatable about a first and second axis presented at the other end, the rotatable structure including structure for releasably securing the chain saw machine thereto for selective rotation of the chain saw machine about the first axis for selecting the degree of mitered cut to said workpiece, and for rotation of the chain saw machine about the second axis for transversally cutting through the workpiece at the selected degree of mitered cut.