Abstract: A brace and beam vehicle barrier in accordance to at least one embodiment includes a plurality of interconnected beam sections, forming a beam positioned above ground level and secured to the ground via a plurality of spaced apart braces connected to the beam on a protected side of the beam, the brace and the ground forming two sides of a triangle to provide a stopping force to a motor vehicle impacting the beam from an attack side.

Abstract: A gripping apparatus comprising a pair of interchangeable gripping members (12, 24) each mounted on support members (4, 6) at a first end thereof, pivoting means connecting each of the support members at a location offset from the gripping members, where the distal ends (8) of one of the support members (4) is moveable across a supporting surface, the distal ends (28) of the other support member (6) providing resistance to such movement, such that the weight of the apparatus and/or application of a downwards force on the apparatus moves the distal ends (8) of the support member (4) away from the distal ends (28) of the other support member (6), pivoting the gripping members (12, 24) towards each other to exert a grip on a workpiece (34) positioned between the gripping members (12, 24).

Abstract: A table for portable miter saws or the like comprising a hinged flat rectangular surface portions from which depends a centrally located, longitudinal keel. A sawhorse-like collapsible stand of two opposed leg assemblies forms a keel gap or slot upon erection within which the longitudinal keel snugly fits, thereby supporting the table surface. The leg assemblies have upper and middle cross members between end legs and the leg assemblies are attached at the end legs at each end thereof by upward folding hinge brackets. The upper cross members are trapezoidal in cross section, forming the vertical inner walls of the keel gap or slot when erected. The leg assemblies fold together and the table folds at its hinges for transport and storage. Levelers are provided for supporting a workpiece above the table top surface.