Abstract: To measure in X-axis, Y-axis and Z-axis coordinates, modules including indicator gages, guides, small linear slides, adjustable stops, and a pneumatic actuator for at least one axis, are bolted together in a manner such as to be readily mounted to a table or other fixture for measuring locations of features on workpieces. The parts are provided with symmetrical arrangements of holes to facilitate reversal of mountings to adapt to a variety of installations without modification of the parts themselves.

Abstract: A linear position index bar is fixed to the frame of a horizontal band saw adjacent the workpiece support table. A linear indexing clamp assembly is mounted to the bar and movable along it to primary indexing locations. A workpiece end locator stop is micrometer mounted to the clamp assembly and associated with a dial indicator for precision indication of positions within a range of one measuring increment of the index bar. Major changes of stock stop position from the saw blade are done by moving the index clamp. Precision positioning is accomplished with a decimal setting knob on the micrometer.

Abstract: A twist drill is provided with a countersink and collar assembly. The countersink includes a body with a face which cooperates with a similar face of the collar to trap a pair of balls between them. The faces being conical, enable the balls to be driven radially inward into the drill flutes by tightening the collar onto the countersink. A chip deflector is provided at the cutting edges of the countersink.

Abstract: A dial indicator gage is mounted to a bar of sufficient length to measure across a part of a certain size. The bar has holes spaced along it for adjustably positioning an anvil carrier at a distance from the indicator plunger which is sufficient to measure a part of the size involved. A handle-operated plunger retractor retracts the indicator plunger into a cavity when the gage assembly is lifted to move it onto a part or off a part to thereby avoid possible damage to the plunger.