Abstract: An adjustable die assembly is shown for forming a template having a plurality of holes each having a medial lug portion. The die assembly is mounted in a base member that has a graduated dial plate. The template is first provided with a plurality of starter holes. The die has a post surrounded by an annular recess except for a medial lug portion. The die is first set at a particular angular relationship to the dial plate. A template hole to be processed is fitted over the post. The base member includes an adjustable cross bar for alignment of the template with respect to a datum plane. A punch is then assembled on the die post and passed through the template for forming the holes with a medial lug portion in various angular positions.

Abstract: A portable planing machine is shown that is adapted to straddle the work piece and is freely movable on a work bench. The machine comprises a pair of runners that are joined by a pair of rails or ways. An adjustable carriage is supported on the rails, and a router is fastened to the carriage. A datum or guide bar is carried by the rails to engage the side of the work piece and guide the movement of the planing machine along the length thereof. After each pass of the planing machine, the carriage is reset to reposition the cutter of the router for the next pass or travel of the machine. Special care is taken in leveling and clamping the work piece so the least amount of material need be removed to accomplish the desired result.

Abstract: A device for establishing dial settings for a plurality of control shafts in a close group for use with electrical apparatus, involves a secondary stop assembly, which may be in the form of a single preset plate or template or in the form of a sophisticated assembly containing multiple plates and rotatable secondary stops. Further, a shaft driving device is disclosed which involves the use of a slip clutch, which will turn each of the shafts until a positive resistance is reached, and then the clutch will slip so as to establish a dial setting for each shaft at a desired point. The device is used in conjunction with control shaft groups in which each of the control shafts is equipped with a shaft stop in the form of a collar fitted onto the shaft and having a radially projecting lug acting as the shaft stop.