Abstract: The invention relates to a worktable apparatus employing primary and secondary worktop members (1, 2) whereby the secondary worktop members (2) are pivotable between a first position in which they are co-planar with the primary worktop surface (1), and a second position in which they are operable to releasably hold a workpiece or other item in a plane above the primary worktop surface (1) (see FIGS. 7-10). When in the first position, the respective worktop members (1, 2) present an enlarged planar surface area for supporting larger workpieces (see dashed lines in FIG. 7). When in the second position, the spacing between the respective worktop members (1, 2) is sufficient to allow the secondary worktop member (2) to be moved over items placed on the primary worktop surface (1) and therefore its clamping or holding functions are unimpeded.

Abstract: Described is a worktable system comprising a supporting structure (1) and fastening means (13) supported by said supporting structure (1) for fastening a work-piece, characterized in that said fastening means (13) are adapted to provide directional guidance for movement of a tool, in particular a power tool, to machine the workpiece while it is fastened by said fastening means (13).