Abstract: A mortise and dowel hole jig for ensuring timely and consistent cuts with a plunge router. The jig mounts to a work table and includes slot(s) to confine the router bit while cutting horizontally and holding the router in place vertically by two router guides. The jig also includes a rear clamp to lock-in-place and serve as a face for one or more pieces of wood; front clamp(s) to secure each piece of wood while making cuts; and a centering tool that enables a woodworker to quickly line up the center point of the piece of wood and determine where to make the desired cut.

Abstract: A dado indexing jig includes a plurality of indexing members and indexing surfaces that are adjustable relative to one another and a cutting element to account for a width of a workpiece that corresponds to the width of a dado to be cut. In addition, the indexing surfaces are adjustable to account for a width of a blade or router to cut a dado.

Abstract: A device for guiding a router bit in the cutting of pins and tails during the formation of dovetail joints, box joints, and other similar types of joints. The device comprises a base which is adapted to be removably combined with a template and may be transparent. The template has a tail side and a pin side. The tail side comprises a plurality of spaced parallel notches adapted to guide a router having an angled tail bit along the workpiece to create the tails. The pin side has a plurality of notches with sides angled such that each notch is wider toward the bottom of the notch (away from the edge of the template).

Abstract: A machining method for machining a superficial portion of a laminate using machine tool having a depth limiter which restricts a maximum depth of the machine tool. A guide frame having an inner guide contour restricts a maximum dimension of the superficial portion, and is secured over the superficial portion. The superficial portion is machined while the machine tool is guided by the guide contour. From another point of view, a machining apparatus for machining a superficial portion of a material is provided. The machining apparatus comprises a guide frame, an inner guide contour for guiding a machine tool, an attachment member for securing the guide frame to an attachment member, adjacent to the superficial portion, of the material.

Abstract: A coping cut guide fixture includes a base supporting a trim piece with a contour feature oriented along a first axis, and a workpiece engagement arm configured to support the base on the workpiece with the first axis arranged in the direction of the coping cut. A first guide component is slidably mounted on the base for movement parallel to the first axis and a second guide component is slidably mounted on the first guide component for movement perpendicular to the first axis. The second guide component includes a tracing point at one end arranged to follow the contour feature of the trim piece and a tool mount at the opposite end configured to support the coping tool. The second guide component moves with the first guide component so that the coping tool carried by the tool mount follows the contour while making the coping cut.

Abstract: A machining method for machining a superficial portion of a laminate using machine tool having a depth limiter which restricts a maximum depth of the machine tool. A guide frame having an inner guide contour restricts a maximum dimension of the superficial portion, and is secured over the superficial portion. The superficial portion is machined while the machine tool is guided by the guide contour. From another point of view, a machining apparatus for machining a superficial portion of a material is provided. The machining apparatus comprises a guide frame, an inner guide contour for guiding a machine tool, an attachment member for securing the guide frame to an attachment member, adjacent to the superficial portion, of the material.

Abstract: A guide system for cutting return bends directly into the underlayment panels of a radiant floor heating system is provided that eliminates the need for the installation of separate return panels. The guide system includes a guide panel having a guide rail on its bottom surface and a pivoting guide on its top surface. The pivoting guide is pivotally movable through a 180-degree arc relative to the guide panel and is configured to receive a router with a plunge or dovetail bit installed therein. In this manner, the router is pivotably movable through a controlled 180-degree semi-circular arc from a point that is aligned with a groove in which the guide rail is installed to a groove in an adjacent underlayment panel allowing the user to pivot the router to cut a return bend into the underlayment in the desired location.

Abstract: A dadoing system that can be set up to cut multiple dados in a workpiece. The dadoing system uses a sliding channel clamp to keep the workpiece from moving in a transverse direction, while the dados are being cut into the workpiece. The sliding guide rails are used to put downward pressure on a workpiece while guiding a router across the workpiece during the dadoing process. Once the system is set up to cut the dados in the desired locations on the workpiece, the sliding guide rail stops can be secured into place. The stops will insure that the sliding guide rails are set up in the same place thus allowing multiple workpieces to have matching dados that line up properly during assembly.

Abstract: A cutting guide assembly (5) for assisting the modification of a work piece (142) by a cutting tool (47) includes a support surface (125) for receiving and supporting a work piece (142); a guide member (110) including a guide edge (108) for guiding the cutting tool (47); an adjustable stop member (106) configured for abutment with the work piece (142) to locate the work piece (142) in a cutting position relative to the guide edge (108). A selected portion of the work piece (142) is aligned with the guide edge (108). At least one clamp (160) is arranged to clamp the work piece (142) in said cutting position. The guide member (110) is fixed in position and the adjustable stop member (106) is movable relative to the guide member (110) to selectively locate the work piece (142) in a plurality of cutting positions relative to the guide edge (108).

Abstract: The multi-functional woodworking guide is a modular portable universal guide, adapted for guiding multiple hand held power tools, that is extendable with the use of multiple guide plates, side bars and edge bars in order to increase the size of the guide device to any length, thus being capable of cutting, grooving or sanding an unlimited length of material with the use of side extension clamps. The multi-functional woodworking guide is compact, portable and easy to transport, as it fits into the back seat or trunk of a car. The multi-functional woodworking guide is easy to secure to a work piece by various integrated clamps, which do not have to be move when cutting, grooving or sanding the material.

Abstract: A jig for cutting a mortise in a workpiece using a drilling tool having a mortising drill bit. The jig includes a base and a guide plate mounted on the base for movement relative to the base. A guide assembly locates the drilling tool. The guide assembly includes at least one rail supported by the guide plate. A guide is mounted on the rails for movement along the rails relative to the guide plate. The guide has an opening therein receiving and positioning the drilling tool. A bushing within the opening in the guide is mounted on the guide for rotation relative to the guide plate. A guide actuator includes a lever operatively mounted on the guide plate and a link connecting the lever to the guide whereby rocking the lever produces linear reciprocating motion of the guide on the rails.

Abstract: A jig apparatus for aiding in the formation of a variety of mechanically interconnecting structures or joints in workpieces. The jig apparatus may include a base and a template mounting system for adjustably positioning a template with respect to the base. A securing system for securing a workpiece in a desired position may be included. The jig apparatus may also include a repeatable template positioning system. Additionally, a quick-change template guide system may be used with a router and template for removing material from a workpiece. A router bit positioning system for aiding in establishing a pre-determined bit depth may be included.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention may include a cutting tool support that may provide supplemental support to a cutting tool when used with a cutting guide. In some embodiments, the cutting tool support may also include a dust collector that moves along the cutting tool support along with the cutting tool.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for use with a power saw or router in cutting workpieces to form a lap joint or a routed groove, involves at least one channel-forming member forming an elongated channel having an open side to receive at least one workpiece and having a cutter-receiving opening, and one or more guides on the channel-forming member and extending in a direction transverse to the channel so as to guide a saw or router in a manner that a cutter thereof is guided to cut across the workpiece residing in the channel.

Abstract: A tool for luthiers comprising a main slide bar; router or rotary tool attachment piece; and two slotted clamps; wherein the main slide bar comprises a first channel that runs longitudinally from the first to the second end of the main slide bar and that comprises a lip that extends around the perimeter of the channel and that is carved out at the front end of the main slide bar to allow various parts to be inserted into the channel; wherein each side surface of the main slide bar comprises a second channel that runs longitudinally from the first to the second end of the main slide bar; wherein each end of the slotted clamps fits into the second channel via a recess in the side surface; and wherein the router or rotary tool attachment piece comprises a third channel that fits over the main slide bar.

Abstract: A dadoing system that can be set up to cut multiple dados in a workpiece. The dadoing system uses a sliding channel clamp to keep the workpiece from moving in a transverse direction, while the dados are being cut into the workpiece. The sliding guide rails are used to put downward pressure on a workpiece while guiding a router across the workpiece during the dadoing process. Once the system is set up to cut the dados in the desired locations on the workpiece, the sliding guide rail stops can be secured into place. The stops will insure that the sliding guide rails are set up in the same place thus allowing multiple workpieces to have matching dados that line up properly during assembly.

Abstract: A jig for cutting box joints on a table saw, including guide bar clamps adapted to be joined to guide bars of a table saw; a spacer joined to the guide bar clamps; a spacer strip joined to the spacer, the spacer strip defining spacer apertures; a board clamp joined to an engagement pin, the engagement pin engaging one of the spacer apertures of the spacer strip; and mechanism for offsetting pairs of boards such that grooves and projections on a pair of boards is cuttable offset from a corresponding pair and method of use including joining a jig to a table saw; clamping at least two pairs of boards to the jig; positioning the clamped boards relative to the table saw; cutting a groove through all boards; repositioning the clamped boards relative to the table saw; cutting another groove spaced apart from the first groove; repeating the steps of repositioning and cutting another groove until grooves have been cut from one edge to an opposing edge with projections disposed between the grooves; and interlacing the

Abstract: An adjustable router base suitable for attachment to conventional manual routers. In one configuration, the router base permits easy and accurate adjustment of the router bit relative to a variety of fixed guiding edges (e.g., the edge of a workpiece or a straight edge) or points (e.g., the pivot point of an arcuate cut). In another configuration, the router base permits the router to be used in a conventional manner to cut an edge on a workpiece.

Abstract: A decoration-used mold unit for defining a border on a work piece to facilitate cutting or milling. The mold unit includes an elongated rectangular main body formed with a first window for processing a first sink and a second window for processing a second sink. A first chucking section protrudes from a first side of the main body. A second chucking section protrudes from a second side of the main body. At least one abutting member is adjustably arranged at the second chucking section. The first chucking section and the abutting member respectively abut against two opposite sides of the work piece to clamp the work piece. In the processing procedure, the blade is restricted within the first and second windows so that the work piece will not be over-milled and the borders of the sinks keep straight.

Abstract: An apparatus for an attachment for a cut-out tool 16 whereby the cut-out tool is used to cut an identical image of a molding prototype template 22 into a work piece. The attachment is comprised of a base platform 18 having means for mounting the prototype template 22 and means 52 for mounting and securing a work piece thereto. The attachment is further comprised of a movable platform 12 having means for engaging the base platform 18 and capable of linear movement relative to the base platform. Slidably attached at 32, 50 to the movable platform 12 is the saw mounting platform 14 capable of transverse linear movement relative to the movable platform with a handle 24 depending therefrom and a saw attachment means 20, 68 mounted thereon.

Abstract: A fixation device for positioning a rotating machine tool onto a template, the template having at least one hole and at least one locating pin. The fixation device includes a housing with a housing tool end and a housing template end, a seat located on the housing tool end for coupling with the rotating machine tool, and a clamping mechanism disposed at least partially at the housing template end for coupling with at least one locating pin.

Abstract: An adjustable multi-position biscuit cutting guide according to present invention is embodied in an elongated rectangular member, or body, having a plurality of slidably adjustable guide members disposed along its length. A graduated scale is disposed along one surface of the body of the biscuit cutting guide for use in positioning one or more of the adjustable guide members along the length of the body. Further, slidably adjustable stop blocks or clamping members are disposed along either end of the body for securely holding a work piece in position relative to the slidably adjustable guide members. A plate joiner tool or the like is then used for cutting one or more plate or biscuit slots into the work piece in alignment with centering marks which are disposed on the surface of each of the slidably adjustable guide members.