Abstract: The invention is directed to a machine tool for edge machining a workpiece. The machine tool includes a drive unit for a rotary tool, a guide device for guiding the workpiece in a horizontal infeed direction and a chip collecting hood. The guide device includes an upper pressure element and a lower pressure element and one of the pressure elements is settable in the vertical direction relative to the other pressure element and also the drive unit. The chip collecting hood includes a side wall having a cutout for receiving an edge region to be machined of the workpiece. The side wall includes a base wall part and a closure wall part. The base wall part is positioned fixedly relative to the drive unit and the closure wall part is positioned fixedly relative to the pressure element to be settable in the vertical direction. The closure wall part delimits the cutout in the vertical direction.

Abstract: A train detection security system and method include sensor units arranged for being fixed to at least one rail. The sensor units are arranged for detecting a first signal induced by a moving train. Each sensor unit is divided in at least a first chamber and a second chamber, where the first and second chambers are separated by an electromagnetic shield. The first chamber includes a piezoelectric element fixed to an outer wall of said first chamber, and an amplifier. A warning signal is generated in a control system based on the approaching train.

Abstract: A router accessory for attachment to the router base allows a plunging router to cut a mortice in a workpiece. The baseplate accessory has a central aperture for the bit and width dividing fingers projecting from the base capable of straddling the workpiece and upon rotation to abut the sides of the workpiece and aim the bit half way between the workpiece sides. A router modified with a built-in baseplate with this capability is described. A dedicated router with the same feature which allows deep plunging such as for mortice locks is described.

Abstract: A router table comprises a table top, a bit mount, and a drive train. The bit mount is configured to hold a router bit such that the router bit extends from the table top defining a bit axis. The drive train is positioned under the table top and is operably connected between the bit mount and a drive coupling. The drive coupling is configured to engage a driven member, with the drive coupling defining a drive axis that is not coaxial with the bit axis. The driven member may be provided by a drive bit on a portable router secured to the table top. Operation of the portable router results in rotation of the driven member. Rotation of the driven member and associated drive coupling operates the drive train and results in rotation of the bit mount and associated router bit.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a mechanism and method for providing above the table securing/unsecuring of a router motor housing. The mechanism of the present invention employs a mechanical connection included on a pivot member to couple with a wrench device extended through the tabletop. The mechanism permits a user to adjust or release the motor housing without having to reach under the table surface.

Abstract: A setup jig for a router bit for setting the desired depth of the router bit includes a profile member having a plurality of outwardly extending projections wherein each projection is shaped with a profile that corresponds to a different router bit shape. The second component of the setup jig is a support member that is constructed and arranged and cooperating with the profile member so as to enable the controlled axial movement of the profile member relative to the support member. The profile member is internally threaded and the support member is externally threaded and the selected pitch is set so as to axially move the profile member 1/32 of an inch for each 45 degrees of rotation of the profile member relative to the support member.

Abstract: A support fixture for a hand-held power tool includes a base plate and a guide plate assembly supported for movement relative to the base plate to bring the working end of the power tool into contact with a workpiece on which the base plate is supported. The guide plate assembly includes a tool support housing configured for supporting the body of the power tool, and an overthrow nut assembly for threaded engagement with a threaded portion of the power tool adjacent the working end of the tool. The fixture includes a guide bushing that is top-loaded into a bushing collar defined in the base plate, in which the guide bushing is configured to engage a template supported on the workpiece. A threaded plug holds the guide bushing within the bushing collar.

Abstract: A support fixture for a hand-held power tool includes a base plate and a guide plate assembly supported for movement relative to the base plate to bring the working end of the power tool into contact with a workpiece on which the base plate is supported. The guide plate assembly includes a tool support housing configured for supporting the body of the power tool, and an overthrow nut assembly for threaded engagement with a threaded portion of the power tool adjacent the working end of the tool. The fixture includes a guide bushing that is top-loaded into a bushing collar defined in the base plate, in which the guide bushing is configured to engage a template supported on the workpiece. A threaded plug holds the guide bushing within the bushing collar.

Abstract: A jig 10 includes a base plate 12 adapted to be secured to a router and is capable of forming circles, ovals, of the like as well as the traditional router functions. The base plate 12 includes a tip aperture 14 sized and shaped to accept a router tip of the router and also includes a channel 16 disposed substantially parallel to a longitudinal face of the base plate 12. A slider 18 is sized and shaped to fit within the channel 16 and move along a longitudinal axis of the channel. A locking mechanism 22 secures the slider 18 to the base plate 12, thereby preventing any longitudinal movement of the slider 18 relative to the base plate 12. The slider 18 optionally includes a pivot peg 20, preferably removably secured within one or more apertures 24 along the length of the slider 18. Alternatively, the slider 18 may include a fence 30 disposed proximate a first end.

Abstract: An ergonomic brace attachment for a pneumatic inline power tool. The attachment is designed to reduce the forces transmitted from the power tool to the operator. The device attaches non-destructively to a wide variety of inline power tools using the threaded air inlet port of the tool. A padded lever arm allows the operator to easily receive torque forces and the semi-u shape enables axial force to be applied to the tool with the large muscles of the arm, while providing for minimal restriction and ease of use. The lever arm is made from lightweight, strong material and is height-adjustable to accommodate a wide variety of tools and operator anatomies.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electric power tool with a housing, in which a drive mechanism is received; the electric power tool includes a shaft, with a chuck (20) received in it, for receiving a tool insert (19). The chuck (20) is surrounded by an annular bearing face (9). The bearing face (8, 9) includes receiving elements that enable the guidance of the electric power tool on a guide rail (1, 35), such as receptacles (21, 22; 31, 32) and (33) for slip-on tools (25), such as templates, that can be received on the support (8, 9).

Abstract: A circle cutting accessory for use with a generally cylindrical powered rotary hand tool with an output shaft at one end thereof, the tool having a second accessory attached to the one end, with the second accessory having at its distal end an outwardly extending flange with a first predetermined diameter around a substantial portion of the circumference thereof, the circle cutting accessory including a generally flat housing for receiving and supporting the second accessory and the rotary hand tool. The housing has an upper support surface with an aperture through which a cutting tool attached to the output shaft can pass. The circle cutting accessory further includes a generally horizontal elongated arm mounted to the housing and extends outwardly from the housing. A circle center and sizing elongated member is slidably attached to the arm and has a centering pin extending downwardly therefrom at one end portion.

Abstract: A holding device for holding a tool includes a holding block having a central opening formed from a stack of laminated members secured together. The block includes holes extending away from the central opening. A pair of support plates are secured to the block and are secured at right angles to one another. Key hole slots are in one of the support members and have a first bore containing a slug and a second bore at right angles thereto. A threaded member extends through the other of the support members, through the second bore, and is threaded into the slug within the first bore.

Abstract: A dowel hole and slot cutter comprise a motor having a base slidably mounted on a track and a cylindrical cutting bit mounted at one end of the motor and extending outwardly therefrom. A support includes a pair of arms with one arm extending upwardly from each side of the track and a cross-portion joining the arms and having an aperture extending therethrough for movement of the cylindrical cutting bit. A flat member having an aperture therethrough includes a track at its upper and lower end which engages the cross portion of the bracket for movement transverse to the cross portion. In operation, the cutter may be used to drill holes, dowel holes, or slots in a fast efficient manner. A polycarbonate member having a elongated slot for the cylindrical cutting bit is mounted between the flat member and a adjustable support member, which includes a perpendicular portion extending outwardly therefrom and two portions extending downwardly from the perpendicular portion therefrom.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electric hand tool (6) with an electric motor contained in a housing, which drives a chip-removing tool (8). The mounting section (14) of a mounting rail (1) is mounted in a detent locking fashion onto the mounting base (3) of the electric hand tool (6). A carriage-shaped component equipped with a compass point (12) is mounted onto this mounting rail (1) and/or a parallel fence (9, 10) can be adjustably positioned on it.

Abstract: First and second guide plates are engaged for linear sliding between them by a channel and rib engagement system. A grooving tool is carried by the plate associated with the rib, and the rib is in axial alignment with the tool head, such that the tool head can lead the rib. When a groove is being cut into a workpiece, the rib can follow the tool head into the cut groove to extend the range of the guide. Ribs of different size can be selected to coordinate with the tool and groove width. Filler strips similarly coordinate the channel width. An alternate or supplemental guide system joins the first plate to a series of accordion style hinged and foldable plates. These plates guide the first plate in linear movement as they fold or unfold.

Abstract: A radial overarm router is disclosed. The radial overarm router includes a machine base with a work surface, a vertical column, a bearing housing, a slide assembly, and a carriage subassembly. The bearing housing is mounted to, and may rotate about, the vertical column. The slide assembly mounts to the bearing housing and in combination with the bearing housing, the slide assembly has translational and rotational motion relative to the column. The slide assembly includes a carriage subassembly that houses a router. The carriage subassembly is configured to allow pivotal and vertical or plunge type motion of the router. The carriage subassembly further provides for transverse movement of the router. Locking knobs and adjustable limit stops are provided for all directions of movement.

Abstract: An attachable baseplate for a highspeed router which can be used with router in an upright handheld position, or in an inverted position with router suspended by same baseplate in a router table. Front edge of baseplate has cutout portion for sliding engagement and containment of a right and a left incrementally marked alignment indicator. When secured to baseplate in a predetermined position indicators show actual diameter margins of the installed cutting tool. This simplifies and makes precise the alignment of the cutting tool to the layout line of the workpiece and allowing measuring capabilities when enlarging the existing cut without the necessity of changing cutting tool. Alignment and measuring capabilities perform equally in the handheld or suspended router table mode.

Abstract: A support mechanism for a router comprises a plate having top and bottom sides and an opening therethrough, and a carriage supported in suspension beneath the plate for supporting a router coaxial with the opening. A pair of guide posts slidably support the carriage for axial displacement toward and away from the plate, and a pair of adjusting screws which are rotatable relative to said plate interengage with the carriage for rotation of the screws to displace said carriage relative to the plate. Each of said guide posts has a post axis and each of the adjusting screws has a screw axis, the axes of the posts, and adjusting screws are coplanar with one another and with the opening axis. The adjusting screws are rotated simultaneously by a sprocket wheel and sprocket chain drive train on the bottom side of the plate.

Abstract: The invention relates to a slotless router base plate used for mounting routers by a majority of manufacturers to a router table. A router is attached to a baseplate, and then this router-baseplate assembly is attached to a router table. Numerous hole grouping patterns are provided to accommodate various routers, eliminating the need for users of the baseplate to create holes for specific router models themselves. Slots in the router baseplate are avoided to provide for greater strength and stability in the mounting. An alternative embodiment includes providing a labeling for the hole groups. The router baseplate may be round, but alternative shapes are provided, including providing the hole pattern directly in the router table.

Abstract: A multipurpose, portable fixture for hand held woodworking power tools is described. The portable fixture of the present invention allows for controlled multidirectional operations with the woodworking tools on a workpiece. The woodworking tool may be tipped, rotated and linearly displace through multiple planes, thereby allowing complex operations on the workpiece. A variety of woodworking tools may be mounted to the portable fixture of the present invention to perform a variety of operations on the workpiece.

Abstract: A woodworking station is provided, in which cutting heads and cutting bits, e.g. routers, small-bodied rotary tools, plunge routers, and others, are either permanently or interchangeably positioned with respect to a tiltable and rotatable cutting table, such that the operator's hands are free to manipulate the wood being worked. The cutting heads can be raised and lowered by hand controls, or by a foot-controlled electric motor. Self-contained blowers are also included, providing for continuous and simultaneous sawdust removal. Directional lighting is also provided which directs light primarily to the cutting table and away from the operator's face.