Abstract: An improved plastic hinge shim or work piece that allows for quick alignment of a door is claimed. The hinge shim is an elongated tapered hard plastic body wherein each hinge shim has transverse score lines so that segments can be broken off. Additionally, the hinge shims are molded in a sheet of a plurality of shims such that they can be folded to form a thicker hinge shim as required for application. The slots provided for the hinge mounting screws permit the hinge shim(s) to be moved further into the cavity or out toward the hinge pin to provide for finer adjustment. These hinge shims can easily slip into the cavity under the hinge without the need for trimming. Moreover, the slots for the hinge screws are open to an edge to permit the hinge shim to be inserted into the cavity without removing the screws for the hinge plate.

Abstract: A shim for placement under plumbing fixtures is made of a series of shim members aligned according to height, whereby they form a wedge-shaped member. The shim is inserted between a plumbing fixture base and installation surface until one of the shim members supports the fixture. The shim members are connected by tabs designed to disengage from the shims on the side facing out from the plumbing fixture in a manner so that when separated, the tabs remain affixed to the portion of the shim removed from under the plumbing fixture. Each shim member also comprises a trough-shaped surface to accommodate curvature on the underside of the plumbing fixture.

Abstract: A shim for placement under plumbing fixtures is made of a series of shim members aligned according to height, whereby they form a wedge-shaped member. The shim is inserted between a plumbing fixture base and installation surface until one of the shim members supports the fixture. The shim members are connected by tabs designed to disengage from the shims on the side facing out from the plumbing fixture in a manner so that when separated, the tabs remain affixed to the portion of the shim removed from under the plumbing fixture. Each shim member also comprises a trough-shaped surface to accommodate curvature on the underside of the plumbing fixture.

Abstract: An improved plastic hinge shim or work piece that allows for quick alignment of a door is claimed. The hinge shim is an elongated tapered hard plastic body wherein each hinge shim has transverse break lines so that segments can be broken off. Additionally, the hinge shims are molded in a sheet of a plurality of shims such that they can be folded to form a thicker hinge shim as required for application. The slots provided for the hinge mounting screws permit the hinge shim(s) to be moved further into the cavity or out toward the hinge pin to provide for finer adjustment. These hinge shims can easily slip into the cavity under the hinge without the need for trimming. Moreover, the center slot for the hinge screw is open to the thin edge to permit the hinge shim to be inserted into the cavity without removing the center screw.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for retaining parallels against vise jaws during the entire cycle of performing a machining operation. The subject method and apparatus apply sufficient forces at the places and angles necessary to avoid any flutter or movement of the parallels outwardly away from or transversely across the faces of their respective jaws. By use of the subject invention, the parallels are retained against the jaws of the vise over a range of jaw gaps from a very narrow gap to the maximum jaw gap of vises typically used in machine shops. Also, undesirable movement of the retaining apparatus relative to the vise and parallels is restricted. The apparatus has a low profile and is located in the space under the machining area so that it does not interfere with the machining operations, but if contacted by the machine tool, will be sacrificed rather than the more expensive tool.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for retaining parallels against vise jaws during the entire cycle of performing a machining operation. The subject method and apparatus apply sufficient forces at the places and angles necessary to avoid any flutter or movement of the parallels outwardly away from or transversely across the faces of their respective jaws. By use of the subject invention, the parallels are retained against the jaws of the vise over a range of jaw gaps from a very narrow gap to the maximum jaw gap of vises typically used in machine shops. Also, undesirable movement of the retaining apparatus relative to the vise and parallels is restricted. The apparatus has a low profile and is located in the space under the machining area so that it does not interfere with the machining operations, but if contacted by the machine tool, will be sacrificed rather than the more expensive tool.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for retaining parallels against vise jaws during the entire cycle of performing a machining operation. The subject method and apparatus apply sufficient forces at the places and angles necessary to avoid any flutter or movement of the parallels outwardly away from or transversely across the faces of their respective jaws. By use of the subject invention, the parallels are retained against the jaws of the vise over a range of jaw gaps from a very narrow gap to the maximum jaw gap of vises typically used in machine shops. Also, undesirable movement of the retaining apparatus relative to the vise and parallels is restricted. The apparatus has a low profile and is located in the space under the machining area so that it does not interfere with the machining operations, but if contacted by the machine tool, will be sacrificed rather than the more expensive tool.