Abstract: A molding system to form a decorative use in a single pass and having a horizontal profile cutter, a first vertical cutter disposed adjacent an end of the horizontal cutter, a second vertical cutter secured to a hinged door by means of an extension, and the extension partially disposed in a recess formed on the adjacent end of the horizontal cutter.

Abstract: A workbench is provided that can be used as a conventional table (for the dining room, for card games, etc,.) and also provides the features of a carpentry and mechanics workbench. The workbench can be used in conjunction with an electric drill to provide the services of a sander, router, bench drill wood lathe, and bench saw.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and improved modification for converting a drill press into a wood lathe. Further, the present invention relates to an adaption kit for the modification of a conventional drill press into a general-purpose wood lathe. A drill press is modified for use as a wood lathe useful for shaping wood stock with a shaping tool. A driving spur is affixed to the chuck of the drill press for engaging one end of the wood stock. An adapter plate is affixed to the platform of the drill press. A tailstock is removably attached to the adapter plate for engagement of the opposite end of the wood stock. A tool rest is affixed to the adapter plate for use with a shaping tool.

Abstract: An improved throat plate is disclosed herein. The throat plate includes a main body, an opening in the main body for allowing a cutting tool to extend therethrough, and a retainer assembly attached to the main body for retaining the throat plate in contact with the table. Preferably the retainer assembly is pivotally attached to the main body and/or is movable between a first position contacting the table and a second position bypassing the table. The retaining assembly may pivot about an axis substantially perpendicular to a plane of the table. The retainer assembly may also include an extension that contacts underside of the table. The extension in turn may include a camming surface contacting the underside of the table.

Abstract: A worktable has a supporting structure comprising folding elements (2, 3 and 4), and a top frame (1) along which worktop sections (5) may be selectively positioned to function as the jaws of a clamp or to function in conjunction with power tool support elements, here exampled as a sliding plate (6) for the attachment of a circular saw and a fence guide(7).

Abstract: The automatic pallet collar apparatus comprises a frame that has a fixed rail and a movable rail to adjust the width of the frame. A rotatable driving member is in operative engagement with the frame to move forward a set of wood members. A downstream cutting station cut the wood members into a precise length. The drilling station drills holes into the wood member and rivets are dropped into the holes at the rivet mounting station. A downstream turner station turns each wood member downside up and a hinge is positioned onto the rivets at the hinge mounting station. The rivets are then fastened to firm hold the hinge to the wood member. A suitable logo may be printed in the screen printing station and the finished pallet collar components are then stacked at the stacker station.

Abstract: A workpiece processing apparatus for processing a predetermined plate member and a sawing process method therefor. A workpiece processing apparatus which includes a workpiece mounting assembly for receiving a workpiece; a tool assembly having a tool mounting element configured for rotational and reciprocal motion, the tool assembly positioned adjacent to the workpiece mounting assembly; the workpiece mounting assembly being movable relative to said tool assembly to position the tool mounting element adjacent the workpiece; and a tool positioned in said tool mounting element and defining a longitudinal axis, said tool having a drilling portion and a cutting portion.

Abstract: A double cutting spindle unit comprising a main spindle unit and a sub-spindle unit mounted on the main spindle unit and vertically slidable relative to the main spindle unit. The chucking member is normally biased toward its fastening direction by a fastening spring formed by a plurality of spiral belleville springs arranged around the chuck actuating shaft. A two-stage hydraulic cylinder comprising two coaxially arranged cylinders is mounted on a supporting frame arranged on the top cover, and the actuating rod of the hydraulic cylinder is arranged with its free end being opposite to the end of the chuck actuating shaft.

Abstract: A table saw or other cutting machine includes carrying members on an underside of the work table generally adjacent the flanged table edge in order to provide an increased gripping surface area to be grasped by the operator when lifting and transporting the cutting machine. The machine is preferably equipped with invertible extension support assemblies for supporting a workpiece extending horizontally beyond the work table. Such support assemblies include support members slidably extendable horizontally on rods toward and away from the work table. A dust deflection skirt extends from a lower surface of the work table into the generally hollow dust-receiving cavity portion of a dust shroud located within the saw's enclosed base. This skirt deflects dust or chips into the interior of the hollow dust-receiving cavity. Anti-kickback spacers are preferably sealed-end blind rivets mounted on the anti-kickback pawls at intermediate locations thereon.

Abstract: An improved throat plate is disclosed herein. The throat plate includes a main body, an opening in the main body for allowing a cutting tool to extend therethrough, and a retainer assembly attached to the main body for retaining the throat plate in contact with the table. Preferably the retainer assembly is pivotally attached to the main body and/or is movable between a first position contacting the table and a second position bypassing the table. The retaining assembly may pivot about an axis substantially perpendicular to a plane of the table. The retainer assembly may also include an extension that contacts underside of the table. The extension in turn may include a camming surface contacting the underside of the table.

Abstract: Disclosed is a device for machining panels, in particular panels made of derived timber products, in and essentially horizontal position. The device has a sawing and/or milling jig with at least one saw blade and/or at least on milling cutter. The device is preferably fitted with a combined sawing/milling jig whose movements are controlled by computer using several parameters. The device can also have a preferably computer-controlled panel-holding rig, a suction device for removing machining residues, such as chips and dust, means for conveying the panel and/or cutouts out of the device following machining or means for lifting the machined panel.

Abstract: A drill press including a vertically disposed support post and a pivot assembly supported upon the support post is disclosed. A table is supported on the pivot assembly. The pivot assembly is pivotable about a first substantially horizontal axis, with the table pivoting about the first horizontal axis jointly with the pivot assembly. The table also is pivotable relative to the pivot assembly about a second substantially horizontal axis. The pivot assembly also may be pivoted around a vertical axis defined by the post and may be raised and lowered along the vertical post. A clamp plate is adjustable secured to the table and a telescoping extension arm is fixably secured relative to the table by the clamp plate. A guide fence is slidably disposable along the upper surface of the table and may be secured at various locations. A clamp may be adjustably secured either directly to the table or to the guide fence to vertically clamp a workpiece on the table.

Abstract: A workstation is provided with a curved tool rail suspended above a work surface. The curved tool rail has a tool trolley slidably coupled thereto for movably supporting a tool or part above the work surface. In a preferred embodiment, the work surface is part of a work bench. Preferably, the curved tool rail is suspended above the work surface by an adjustable frame which provides four-way adjustability of the curved tool rail. The curved tool rail keeps the tool or part suspended therefrom in reach of the worker.

Abstract: A multi-use craftsman table (10) for connection of at least one of a plurality of tools (14) for performing a variety of operations on wood work pieces is disclosed by the present invention. The multi-use craftsman table (10) includes a tool table top (16) and a bracket (78) having at least one clamp (80, 82) for releasably securing at least one of the plurality of tools (14) thereto connected to the tool table top (16). The tool table top (16) includes a face side and a bottom side. The face side includes a recess (25) extending therethrough, and first and second grooves (28) extending on either side of the recess (25) and along the length of the face side. The bottom side includes means for connecting (106) the bracket (78) thereto wherein the at least one of said plurality of tools (14) is aligned with the recess (25). At least one leg (18) is releasably connected to the bottom side of the tool table top (16).

Abstract: A folding workbench system (100) is provided which includes a main support member (102) to which a plurality of leg members (104, 106, 108 and 110) are hingedly coupled on opposing ends thereof. A work piece support platform (120) is pivotally coupled on opposing ends thereof to one pair of legs (104, 108) and slidingly engaged within a slotted opening (130) in each of the other leg members (106, 110). A power tool (174) is coupled to a power tool support (150) that is slidingly coupled to the main support member (102). The tool support (150) includes a turret (156) coupled to the main slide (152) and a vertical height adjustment assembly (180) coupled to the turret (156).

Abstract: A woodworking power tool which may be used as a circular saw, overhead high-speed router, tilting-head bench and floor models drill press, bench shaper, tracer lathe, and band saw, or as a multiple functions tool combining all these six functions, with all six functions being accessible instantly. The tool is equipped with an optional horsepower motor which is detachable, to permit its immediate replacement with a spare motor and to eliminate lengthy down time while a failed motor is being serviced. The stand may be manufactured in portable, stationary, or custom sizes and it features a high degree of accuracy and freedom from alignment losses. Actuating devices and mechanism are provided on both sides of the tool which is convertible for left-hand or right-hand use. The tool features no large accessories requiring attachment to and detachment from the stand, thereby increasing productivity, eliminating the need for storage space and reducing workshop clutter.

Abstract: A drill press including a vertically disposed support post and a pivot assembly supported upon the support post is disclosed. A table is supported on the pivot assembly. The pivot assembly is pivotable about a first substantially horizontal axis, with the table pivoting about the first horizontal axis jointly with the pivot assembly. The table also is pivotable relative to the pivot assembly about a second substantially horizontal axis. The pivot assembly also may be pivoted around a vertical axis defined by the post and may be raised and lowered along the vertical post. A clamp plate is adjustably secured to the table and a telescoping extension arm is fixably secured relative to the table by the clamp plate. A guide fence is slidably disposable along the upper surface of the table and may be secured at various locations. A clamp may be adjustably secured either directly to the table or to the guide fence to vertically clamp a workpiece on the table.

Abstract: A process has been developed to produce high-quality high explosive (HE) molding powder which is safe, efficient, has a low-cost, and is non-polluting. The method involves utilizing a chemically inert, non-aqueous carrier fluid as a processing liquid to facilitate the coating process.

Abstract: A wood working machine includes a base secured on top of a stand and having a platform secured on the rear portion for supporting a cutter device. A pair of rails are secured in parallel on the front portion of the base. A table has a pair of tracks slidably engaged on the rails for smoothly moving the table along the rails. The base is pivotally coupled to the stand. A pair of arms have an upper portion pivotally coupled to the base and have an oblong hole for slidably engaging with two fasteners of the stand and for allowing the base to be rotated about the pivot shaft.

Abstract: A woodworking center comprising a horizontal frame supporting a work table assembly at a level comfortable for the operator. For most woodworking operations the workpiece is supported by the work table assembly. The work table assembly can be moved horizontally and with precision between the front and rear of the horizontal frame by an acme screw mechanism and can be locked in any desired position. The woodworking center also includes a head in the form of a carriage and a tool slide assembly mounted thereon. The carriage is located above the work table assembly and is shiftable in a horizontal direction from side to side of the horizontal frame. The carriage may be shifted by hand, or with precision by an acme screw assembly. The carriage is lockable in any desired position along its path of travel. The tool slide assembly is capable of mounting a large variety of portable power hand tools.

Abstract: A combination woodworking tool is disclosed. The combination woodworking tool includes a frame having a horizontal bed for supporting workpieces. A rigid column is supported by the frame in proximity to and extends vertically upwardly beyond the horizontal bed. A powerhead is mounted to an upper end of the column in overlying relationship to the horizontal bed, the powerhead being vertically adjustable for movement toward and away from the horizontal bed. The powerhead further includes a motor and spindle which extends below a lower end of the powerhead. The spindle is adapted to interchangeably receive a chuck for use with a drill or a collet for use with a router. The powerhead is adjustably and rotatably mounted relative to the column for positioning the spindle in predetermined vertical, angular or horizontal positions relative to the horizontal bed for vertical, angular or horizontal drilling or routing.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a staircase handrail volute, comprising the steps of: (a) cutting a workpiece from wood with a bandsaw such that the workpiece has an approximation of a shape of the volute, wherein the approximation dimensions are larger than the shape dimensions; (b) mounting the workpiece so that the workpiece may be operated on by a numerically controlled machine tool; (c) cutting a bottom surface of the workpiece to the shape dimensions with the machine tool; (d) cutting lower side surfaces of the workpiece with the machine tool to a first dimension between the approximation dimensions and the shape dimensions; (e) cutting the lower side surfaces of the workpiece with the machine tool to the shape dimensions; (f) drilling at least one mounting hole in the bottom surface with the machine tool, the at least one mounting hole for holding the workpiece in steps (g) through (j); (g) turning the workpiece over and mounting the workpiece so that the workpiece may be operated on by a numerically control

Abstract: An attachment for a work supporting table of a-metal working machine is provided which will effectively substantially enable the supporting surface to be increased to enable an existing machine to handle large work pieces.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a work support composed of a work surface mounted on a frame adapted to support a piece of work; and at least one laterally adjustable support cooperatively associated with the work surface, the at least one adjustable support including: a support surface; at least one telescoping structure having a plurality of telescoping sections, wherein one of the telescoping sections has an end attached to the frame and another of the telescoping sections has an end in communication with the support surface.

Abstract: A multiuse craftsman table comprising a tool table and a plurality of specific tool accessories to perform a variety of operations on wood work pieces according to known machining operations. Each specific tool accessory can be assembled, one at a time, to the tool table to perform its respective operation on one of the work pieces.