Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to utensil holders, and more particularly, the present disclosure relates to such holders that are flat card-like all-in-one tool and holder. The present disclosure provides a robust, durable, waterproof flat all-in-one tool and holder having not only compartments for a number of removable or deployable tools such as but not limited to a Phillips Power/Driving Bits, Hex Power/Driving Bits, Torx Power/Driving Bits, Slotted Power/Driving Bits, and Flathead Power/Driving Bits or the like, but also one or more edges is carved to have at least a box cutter, a string cutter, a bottle opener, a wingnut tool, a plurality of metric wrench set of different sizes, a paint can opener, a threaded locking screw, a wire striper, a plurality of Spoke wrenches (SW) of different sizes, and Swiss T-20 Torn nipple wrench and a Hex Bits socket, and at least a file tool.

Abstract: The invention relates to a drill hold assembly and a jig including the same. The drill hold assembly includes an engaging means which is selectively moveable between a released position to allow sliding movement of the drill bit with respect thereto and an engaged position in which the drill bit is held in a fixed position or within a predefined range of movement with respect to the engaging block to thereby maintain the drill bit in location with the drill hold assembly. The jig apparatus can be used with a powered drill to rotate the drill bit to provide a driving force to the drill bit and the jig is attached to a support surface and a workpiece is positioned between first and second jaws of the jig and the drill bit is advanced along a guide and introduced into the workpiece to form a hole therein at a predefined angle.

Abstract: A mortising kit for hinges, locks, strike plates, and the like can include a guide attachable to a subject to be mortised (e.g., door or door jamb). The kit can include a chisel that interacts with locating features of the guide to ensure proper placement of the chisel. Force applied to the chisel can score or otherwise cut the subject to a desired depth, at which point stops or other features of the guide can limit the chisel from scoring or cutting deeper. Placement of the chisel at opposite ends of the guide allow the full mortise perimeter to be scored or cut. Excess waste material can be removed from between the mortise perimeter, such as through use of the block plane.

Abstract: A method for assembling a sliding door fitting used for coupling an appliance door to a furniture door, which is coupled to a furniture body. The appliance is installed into the furniture body and an assembly aid tool is fixed to the device door. The appliance and furniture doors are closed so that markings are introduced onto an inner surface of the furniture door by pins of the assembly aid tool. The furniture door is opened and the assembly aid tool is released and removed. A base housing of the sliding door fitting is positioned using the markings. The base housing is secured to the furniture door and a slider of the sliding door fitting is fixed to the device door. The assembly aid tool has an angular shape with a first limb and a second limb. The first limb has at least one pin for introducing at least one marking onto the furniture door, and the second limb has a securing opening for fixing the assembly aid tool onto an end face of the device door.

Abstract: The template for a router to notch a door latch slot is a jig that is adapted for use in routing slots in door slab such that the door slab can receive a latch. The template for a router to notch a door latch slot is clamped to the door slab such that an aperture formed in the template for a router to notch a door latch slot is positioned over the lock rail of the door slab. The aperture can then be used as a template for the router to create a door latch slot to receive the latch plate of the door lock. The template for a router to notch a door latch slot comprises a U channel, a pressure plate, and a thumbscrew.

Abstract: An alignment tool for a door is provided herein. The alignment tool includes a body portion and a planar alignment portion extending from a common edge. The body portion has a first predefined thickness and the planar portion has a second predefined thickness. A plurality of bosses extends outward from the body portion. An alignment tool engagement feature is disposed on the alignment portion that is configured to engage to a door frame assembly mounting bracket having a corresponding engagement feature.

Abstract: A lock template includes an elongated body member that defines a substantially rectangular first opening having a first length and a first width and an elongated first member. The elongated first member is configured to be removably-inserted into first end recesses of the body such that the first member is located at least partially within the first opening. The first member, when inserted in the first end recesses of the body, defines a wall of a second opening having a length substantially equal to the first length and a width smaller than the first width. The second opening is configured to guide a cutting instrument to form a mortise for a lock component in a passageway component. When the first member is inserted into the first end recesses a longitudinal central axis of the first insert member is offset from a central axis between the first end recesses of the body.

Abstract: A workstation having an assembly that includes a support for holding a jamb positioned with the face thereof at a site for mortising a hinge pocket in the face, a support for receiving and holding a door with its hinge side edge at the site adjacent to and parallel with the jamb for mortising operations at that edge and a cutting tool carried by the assembly operating to form hinge mortises in an edge of the door and the jamb face at the site. The support for the door is operable to pivot the door about the hinge side edge of the door from a first angle for forming hinge mortises in the hinge edge of a door having a bevel and a second angle for forming hinge mortises in the hinge edge of a door having no bevel.

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: A corner chisel device for removing unchiseled corners of a door hardware receiving area on a door is provided. The corner chisel device comprises a handle and a mounting base secured to the handle. A first chisel assembly is secured to the mounting base. A second chisel assembly secured to the mounting base wherein the first chisel assembly and the second chisel assembly are selectively and separably operable to remove the corners of the receiving area.

Abstract: A door preparation station includes a data processing control system that drives a display for presenting sequential series of menu selections that illicit operator information that is used as control data to configure the station for preparing a door for receipt of predetermined door hardware (e.g., locks, hinges, etc.) of one type or another. Based upon responses received at the menu selections, the processing system positions and operates various door preparation cutting and drilling elements for the door preparation procedure.

Abstract: A jig (11) for removable fitment along the edge of a door (19) which provides a suitable combination of guides and stops to allow the location and operation of suitable cutting tools such as drills or routers. The jig comprises a pair of parallel guide plates (26) the distance between which is adjustable for removable fitment to opposing surfaces of the door. Guide holes (30, 31, 32) are located in the guide plates through which a drill or other suitable tool may be inserted. The jig has guide means (12) associated therewith for allowing location of a suitable tool at the edge of the door for making a cylindrical hole or for machining a mortise therein for receiving the body of a mortise lock or a rebate for receiving the face plate of the lock mechanism. A guide block (50) to facilitate accurate drilling is also disclosed.

Abstract: A mortising tool designed to remove a specific quantity of material from a wooden object, such as a door or door jamb, to allow flush mounting of door hinge plates. The tool is comprised of a mortise forming member, a cutting device attached to the lower surface of the mortise forming member, and a longitudinal slot formed through the mortise forming member. The cutting edge of the cutting device and the slot are in alignment. Upon placing the cutting device of the mortising tool to one side of the surface of an object from which a mortise is to be formed, material removal is effected by striking the rear portion of the mortising tool and directing it across the object. Material is removed by the cutting device as the mortising tool is directed across the object, and the slot facilitates waste material removal. The mortising tool is also provided with a shoulder which extends from the lower surface of the mortise forming member for controlling the distance the mortising tool travels when forming a mortise.

Abstract: The present invention concerns an apparatus for allowing the operator of a plunge router to make accurate mortising or doweling cuts in a workpiece and more particularly to allow dowel holes or mortises to be executed in pieces of wood which are to be secured together. The apparatus comprises a base plate having adjustable lateral guides flanking an opening in the base for allowing the passage of a router bit. Removably securable to the base plate is a reversible member or gate including adjustable end guides such that removal and reversal of the gate member permits the user to perform an identical mirror image operation on the second of two workpieces to be matched.

Abstract: A device for consolidating compositions contained in partially filled dual chamber dispensing cartridges includes a body having a pair of passages, and first and second couplers for connecting the body to first and second dual chamber dispensing cartridges. Once the device is connected to two cartridges, an applicator is connected to one of the cartridges and is used to expel any remaining compositions in such cartridge to chambers of the other cartridge. The contents of several partially empty cartridges can be consolidated in this manner so that a subsequent dispensing operation need not be interrupted to replace cartridges.

Abstract: A mortising fixture that utilizes interchangeable templates to guide an electric router fitted with a template guide bushing. The templates are held in a fixture plate that is positioned on the box or lid surface to be mortised and which plate is clamped to the lid or box in a position that is determined by (1) a fixture fence that rests against the back edge of the lid or box and (2) a adjustable end stop that indexes against the lid or box sides. One box mortise and the opposite lid mortise are made with the end stop screw block in one position on the fixture plate, and the other two mortises are made after flipping the fixture block and adjusting screw to a corresponding position on the other side of the plate.

Abstract: The present invention concerns an apparatus for allowing the operator of a plunge router to make accurate mortising or doweling cuts in a workpiece and more particularly to allow dowel holes or mortises to be executed in pieces of wood which are to be secured together. The apparatus comprises a base plate having adjustable lateral guides flanking an opening in the base for allowing the passage of a router bit. Removably securable to the base plate is a reversible member or gate including adjustable end guides such that removal and reversal of the gate member permits the user to perform an identical mirror image operation on the second of two workpieces to be matched.

Abstract: A door template provides a "T-shaped" plate arrangement for use in conjunction with a router and a drill to form mounting recesses for hardware, and more particularly for cutting a mortise for a hinge and a strike plate in a door and/or door jam. The door template is formed from a base template plate orthogonally connected to a guide plate for engaging a door surface. The guide plate of the door template extends outwardly normal to the surface of the base template plate so as form a "T-shaped" configuration. The guide plate separates the base template plate into a first straight edge portion and an opposing outer edge having a first cutaway section in the shape of a door hinge leaf pattern. Another pair of cutaway sections form a pair of corresponding pattern slots defining a first pattern slot opening, and a second pattern slot opening offset from the first pattern slot opening, extending through the straight edge side of the base template plate for forming latch plate patterns.

Abstract: A clamp and guide apparatus for forming a mortise in a door or a doorjamb. A base of the clamp and guide apparatus can be adjustably clamped with respect to either the door or the doorjamb. A support arm is secured with respect to a baseplate of the base. A clamp bracket is adjustably mounted with respect to the support arm, preferably so that it moves along a longitudinal axis of the support arm. The clamp bracket has a grasping leg portion which engages against a relatively small available grasping surface of a doorjamb.

Abstract: A hinge mortise cutter apparatus is adapted for cutting a hinge mortise into an edge of a door and includes a mortise outline cutter assembly which is placed on the edge of the door for cutting the mortise outline in the edge of the door. After the mortise outline is cut into the edge of the door, the mortise outline cutter assembly is removed from the door. The mortise outline has a predetermined length. Then, a screw-controlled mortise cutter assembly is placed over the mortise outline on the edge of the door and over a portion of two sides of the door adjacent to the edge, wherein a portion of the screw-controlled mortise cutter assembly is placed in registration with the mortise outline. Then, a screw-controlled blade assembly is advanced in a plane parallel to the edge below the edge so that a blade edge, which is part of the screw-controlled blade assembly, cuts out a mortise from the edge of the door.

Abstract: A debarking chain including a closed chain link attached to an open link by a series of translational and rotational movements. A second chain added in a similar fashion with the first chain locking the second chain in place.

Abstract: This invention pertains to a novel wood fibre debris processor. More particularly, this invention relates to an apparatus which can simultaneously segregate or classify and debark in a singular process wood fibre debris which results from storage and handling of logs for primary forest resource manufacturing industries. A wood fibre debris processor comprising: (a) an enclosed frame; (b) at least one rotatable first type abrader roll disposed laterally across an interior of the frame; (c) at least one rotatable second type abrader roll disposed laterally and adjacent to the first type abrader roll across the interior of the frame; (d) at least one first wood fibre debris abrader means disposed on the first type abrader roll; and (e) at least one second wood fibre debris abrader means disposed on the second type abrader type roll.

Abstract: A pruning device having a chain saw with a flexible chainbar and a double-articulated cutting chain. The chainbar has a relaxed shape of a helix for encircling a tree trunk. The double-articulated cutting chain can curve about two lateral axes so that it may follow the perimeter of the helical chainbar and cut branches from the tree. A remotely located power supply is provided on a wheeled cart for powering the chain saw and supporting and operating a support wand that supports the chain saw and raises and lowers it along the tree trunk.

Abstract: A router template for use in conjunction with a milling tool to create mortises of predetermined size and spacing in an underlying work surface, such as a door edge and door jamb, for butt hinges, a strike plate, and a latch plate. A plurality of router template bodies having template inserts will accommodate strike plates, latch plates, a variety of hinge sizes, and the typical thickness of these hardware work pieces. The router template bodies may be used in conjunction with a guide bar to provide typical positioning for the hinges along the door edge and jamb. This tool may be used with minimal adjustment.

Abstract: A self-contained mortising jig is disclosed which enables adjustable positioning and sizing of a mortise and which enables the use of a router or other tool to form finish or shallow mortises for mounting hardware, such as flush bolts, hinges, strike plates, reinforcement plates, finish lock mortises in door edges and other hardware. The mortising jig can be quickly applied to and removed from a surface to be mortised, and the position of the jig can be quickly and accurately adjusted. The mortising jig also enables mortises to be made in the edge of a door which is either bevelled or not bevelled.

Abstract: A portable apparatus for fitting hinges and a door lock set to a door and door jamb assembly prior to installing the door and door jamb assembly in a building. The apparatus includes a main work unit which aligns the door with the door jamb and additionally provides an adjustable hinge template holder which allows for the routing of a recess for a hinge. The apparatus further includes a pair of end vices for attachment to the ends of the door jamb which maintain the door and door jamb in position when moving the main work unit. The end vices also provide a routing guide for the header component.

Abstract: A fixture is used to cut a mortise in a workpiece for a hinge or lock strike plate by employing a pair of spaced saddles. The fixture includes at least one bar connected between the pair of saddles. At least one of the saddles is slide-ably mounted on this bar. Also included is a pair of clamps, each being mounted in a different corresponding one of the saddles to clamp the workpiece. The fixture is used by clamping the saddles on an edge of the door or jamb with the guide bar spanning the saddles. A mortise is routed into the door or jamb using the saddles as a template.

Abstract: A hardware installation device for boring or drilling wood, plastic or metal and is more particularly concerned with providing a precise location of pilot holes for attachment screws and material removal by boring or drilling means.

Abstract: A door hinge template that is used with a router to form the recess in a door jamb and also a recess in the edge of a door so that a door hinge can be installed. The door hinge template has been designed to be used with 13/8 inch doors and 13/4 inch doors. The template has integrally formed captive nail assemblies for mounting the template to either a door jamb or the edge of a door. Two sets of alignment windows in the bottom wall of the template allow it to be either visually aligned or allow the alignment to be felt by handtouch. Removable spacer members allow the rectangularly shaped aperture in the central portion of the template to be adjusted so that it can be used for routing a recess for either 31/2 inch hinges or 4 inch hinges.

Abstract: A mortise guide and cutter for mortising a workpiece is provided. The mortise guide comprises a frame which has a rectangular aperture, means for positioning the frame to engage an edge of the workpiece, and means for attaching the frame to the workpiece. A sizing blade, which is pivotally mounted to the frame, is configured to be selectively rotated from a first position exposing the entire aperture to a second position reducing one dimension of the aperture by the width of the blade.

Abstract: Suspension device for suspending a felling processor (1) to be installed at the end of the jib (13) of a loader by means of an upper joint (12, 18, 17), which suspension device includes a turning motor (11) to turn the frame (6,9) of the suspension device and with it the harvester (1), an operating device e.g. a hydraulic cylinder (7) to turn the harvester to the desired vertical or horizontal position and in which the suspension of the harvester from the frame (6, 9) of the suspension device is realized by means of a transverse joint (4) and the aforementioned operating device is secured between the frame (6, 9) of the suspension device and the frame of the harvester (1). By means of the suspension device in accordance with the invention an attempt is made to achieve a short length of the deivce and nevertheless to achieve a sufficient vertical rise.

Abstract: A work piece is mortised to receive an insert, and drilled for fastenings securing the insert in position, in a single cycle of operation facilitated by mounting the drill in an axial hole in the routing cutter. The drill is guided by the radially inner surfaces of the specially hard cutter inserts. A mechanism advances and retracts the drill with respect to the cutter, with the extension of the drill beyond the cutter taking place only when the cutter is not moving laterally in forming the mortise. The mortised depth is accurately controlled by an adjustable stop traversed by the drill, and forming an abutment limiting the insertion of the router bit into the holding collet. In addition to the plunge and horizontal movements involved in the formation of the mortise, a vertical movement to form mortise side-openings is provided by pivoting downward the frame carrying the entire movement system.

Abstract: The present invention is a strike template for use in combination with a hand-held router in order to guide the hand-held router in cutting an opening for a strike on a door jamb. The strike template includes a rectangular base having a substantially rectangular slot with an extended substantially rectangular tongue-cavity, a guide groove in its top surface and a replaceable guide plate disposed in the guide groove and securing mechanism which secures the rectangular base to the door jamb. The rectangular base also has a rectangular groove on its top surface with a pair of flat L-shaped members being disposed within the rectangular groove and being slidably and adjustably coupled thereto in order to vary the width of the opening for the strike.

Abstract: The present invention is a latch face template which is used to guide a hand-held router in order to cut an opening for a latch face in the side of a door. The latch face template includes a rectangular base which has a top surface and a bottom surface and which also has a rectangular slot. A width varying mechanism varies the width of the rectangular slot and is mechanically coupled to the rectangular base. A guide stop controls the length of the opening for the latch face. A position varying mechanism varies the position of the latch face template on the side of the door. A securing mechanism secures the rectangular base to the door.

Abstract: The following specification sets forth a hinge template guide. The hinge template guide facilitates routing of a door jam or frame by means of a router within a prescribed pattern formed by the template. The template has an opening therein for moving the router over the door frame or jam in a prescribed manner so as to cut an opening within the jam for mounting a hinge. The template guide is supported by means of sharpened pins which are driven into the door jam on a temporary basis and are removed by pivotal lever arms mounted on a bracket that are spring biased and journaled for removal of the pins by a levered removal thereof. The entire template is adjustable with regard to the dimensions that are to be cut by means of a rotatable adjustment means for providing the template at a specified margin on the door jam.

Abstract: A door machine for preparing a door for hanging by automatically sizing, drilling the lock and latch holes, and forming the face plate mortise in an edge of the door. The apparatus includes a support frame to which are mounted motor-driven elements, controlled to operate in a predetermined sequence, that size (i.e., cut to a specific transverse dimension) the door and form the lock bore, latch hole, and the face plate mortise in or proximate a free edge of the door. A power-feed mechanism is included for transporting the door from an input station to a drill station. Hydraulic power is used to drive certain elements of the apparatus, including the drills used to form the lock bore and the latch hole.

Abstract: A simple, inexpensive and easy to use tool for forming a rectangular mortice in either a door or a doorjamb. The tool comprises a U-shaped frame member adapted to be clamped to the edge of the door or doorjamb. Two sets of slots are formed in the frame, each set adapted to receive a pair of cutters. One set is aligned for forming a rectangular mortice on the edge of a door, while the other set is utilized to form the mortice on a doorjamb. A third cutter tool may be provided. The slots and cutters are designed to eliminate guesswork in forming the rectangular mortice.

Abstract: A door hinge applying unit for supporting and releasably holding a door and the hinge jamb of the door frame in positions alongside each other with the butt-receiving surfaces of the door and jamb coplanar for applying the butts of a butt hinge, which unit includes a butt mortiser for simultaneously forming the mortises for said butts, a drilling device for forming the holes for the screws to secure said butts in said mortises, and a screw driving assembly for holding the hinge to be applied with the butts thereof opposed to said mortises, and for holding the screws for securing said butts in said holes in alignment with the latter.

Abstract: This invention relates to a drill bit locating tool particularly adapted locating drill holes associated with furniture hinges, the tool including a generally U-shaped member defined by a bight portion and a pair of the legs with a first of the legs carrying a clamp and a second of the legs having aperture means for locating drill bits to form drill holes for an associated furniture hinge, the improvement comprising an adaptor carried by the second leg, the adaptor being generally U-shaped in cross-section and in embracing relationship to the second leg, and means carried by the adaptor for locating the tool relative to a piece of furniture.

Abstract: A door hinge applying unit and method for supporting and releasably holding a door and the hinge jamb of the door frame in positions alongside each other with the butt-receiving surfaces of the door and jamb coplanar for applying the butts of a butt hinge, which unit includes a butt mortiser for simultaneously forming the mortises for said butts, a drilling device for forming the holes for the screws to secure said butts in said mortises, and a screw driving assembly for holding the hinge to be applied with the butts thereof opposed to said mortises, and for holding the screws for securing said butts in said holes in alignment with the latter.

Abstract: An improved drilling machine for cutting holes for knobs and latches in metal-clad doors comprises a supporting framework for the door and a hollow drill arranged to be moved upward from the underside of the door to cut the knob opening. The drill is hollow in construction and is supported on a drive shaft by a plurality of support members spaced a sufficient distance apart to effect an easy discharge of the core which is cut and drops through the center of the hollow drill bit or cutter. In addition, the drill bit or cutter, which is hollow in construction, has the individual cutting teeth cut at an angle such that the innermost part of the cut is completed through the metal cladding on the door before the cutter begins to cut the wooden portion thereof.