Abstract: The present invention in one embodiment is a device to provide a comfortable or restful stance or both for a standing person. The invention in this embodiment includes a sole plate upon which the user places his or her foot. The sole plate is substantially planar and is oriented at an angle from the floor. The invention also includes a leg contacting member that is oriented at an angle from vertical. The user places his or her foot on the sole plate and leans forward so that the front part of their lower leg contacts the leg contacting member. The leg contacting member supports the user. In another embodiment, the invention is a method to provide comfort or rest or both to a standing person.

Abstract: A clamping apparatus is disclosed for precision processing of a work piece on a wood shaper, a router table or a table saw. The clamping apparatus has a platform having a non-skid upper surface for holding a work piece and a low-friction lower surface. The platform has a work piece block to locate a work piece on the upper surface. At least one clamp holds the work piece in contact with the upper surface and the work piece block. The clamping apparatus also includes an overhead guide/guard that orients and holds the clamping apparatus in a desired configuration with respect to a fence. The operator moves the entire clamping assembly along a processing machine fence guide while engaging the overhead guide/guard continuously with the processing machine fence guide.