Abstract: A jig assembly and method of use are provided for positioning and re-rounding pipes for welding. The jig assembly comprises a first jaw assembly and a second jaw assembly which position and move a coupling onto one pipe then the second pipe for subsequent welding.

Abstract: A suspension system for supporting an operator from a parapet of a building has first and second support assemblies adapted to engage the parapet, a first support line extending from the first support assembly to the first operator, and a second support line extending from the second support assembly to the first operator. At least one of the first and second support assemblies engages the parapet to support the operator relative to building. To allow the operator to move relative to the building, the weight of the operator is supported by one of the first and second support assemblies while the other of the first and second support assemblies is moved.

Abstract: A device for measuring an electric field in a conducting medium, including: an insulating enclosure; first, second, and third pairs of electrodes, the electrodes of a same pair being arranged on opposite external walls of the enclosure, and the electrodes of the first, second, and third pairs being centered on first, second, and third orthogonal axes; a first conductive coil; a first pair of switches enabling to alternately connect the first coil between the electrodes of the first, of the second, and of the third pair of electrodes; and a single magnetometer.

Abstract: A device 20 used to join two pipes 22,22? positioned end to end. The device comprises two parallel jaws 24,24? holding the pipes mounted in combination with means of rods 28 linking the two jaws. One jaw is fixed 24 while the other jaw is mobile 24?; at least one rod is provided with means of rack wherein means of pinions 34 are moved while pulling the mobile jaw 24? towards or away from the fixed jaw until the pipes are connected. Each jaw is provided with means of spacing 42 their claws for adjusting their opening with the section of the pipes. Those means of spacing claws comprise a transversal bar 44 mounted between the claws and adapted to move, transversally along longitudinal slots made in the claws, thus spacing or moving closer the claws and then determining a sufficient opening corresponding with the pipe section.

Abstract: A spline rolling rack assembly for cold-forming external surface configurations upon a metal workpiece is provided, having a durable carriage of the type secured upon a reciprocating slide assembly, a perishable rack insert that is removably secured upon the carriage, a locating key disposed between the rack insert and the carriage for properly aligning the rack insert upon the carriage, a locating assembly disposed upon the carriage and engageable with the rack insert for assisting in properly aligning the rack insert and the carriage between load and work positions, and multiple clamping assemblies disposed within said carriage for releasably securing the rack insert upon the carriage. The perishable rack insert is designed for quick and convenient replacement, reducing maintenance cost and idle time for these devices. The single-use insert relieves inventory burden and ensures that replacement tools are ordered in a timely manner.

Abstract: A quick release structure for a woodworking clamp, which has a clamp body slidingly connected to the transverse rod, and the securing chuck having a securing rod disposed through a securing hole of the transverse rod. One side of the securing chuck is formed with an accommodating portion, both sides of the accommodating portion are connected to a quick release element, a positioning shaft respectively is disposed on the quick release element, the positioning shaft is placed through the shaft aperture; an outer surface of the quick release element is provided with a pressing portion. When the quick release element is connected into the accommodating portion, by compressing the elastic element, the securing rod is driven to release from the securing hole. When the pressing portion is not pressed, the elastic element bounces back to retract the quick release element to secure the securing chuck onto the transverse rod.

Abstract: A quick release structure of a woodworking clamp includes a clamp body, a transverse rod and a fixed chuck. The clamp body has a movable chuck and a trigger for activating the sliding of the clamp body along the transverse rod. A fixing rod passes through a fixing hole to thereby fix the fixed chuck to the transverse rod. One end of the fixing rod has two positioning portions. The fixed chuck has an accommodating portion. Both sides of the accommodating portion have a pivoting member respectively for pivotally connecting to a quick release element. The outer surface of the quick release element has a pressing portion having elongate holes on its two opposite side walls for allowing the positioning portions of the fixing rod to be engaged therein. By this structure, the fixed chuck can be detached from or assembled with the movable chuck easily.

Abstract: An apparatus for securing a workpiece is provided. In one form, the apparatus is configured such that the clamping jaws of the apparatus lie flush against the workpiece and the pressure from the pressure application mechanism is distributed substantially equally over the surface of the workpiece in contact with the jaws of the apparatus. Additionally, the apparatus is provided with a brake mechanism which allows at least one of the clamping jaw members to be secured in a desired position on the elongated member without having to tilt the jaw member connected thereto. In another form, the apparatus may have two brake release mechanisms to account for the various positions the apparatus may be placed in with respect to a workpiece. The apparatus may also have mating structures which allow the apparatus to be connected to a work surface. In addition, the apparatus may also include a pivoting pressure application member handle to assist the user in applying or removing pressure to the workpiece.

Abstract: A system and method for integrated circuit fabrication is provided. A wafer holding system includes a wafer carrier that holds the wafer at a specified alignment, and a top ring disposed on a top surface of the wafer and of the wafer carrier. The top ring holds the wafer and the wafer carrier together as a single unit. The wafer carrier includes an alignment mechanism to hold the wafer in the specified alignment.

Abstract: A clamping device (1), particularly a machine vice (1), has a body element (2), a jaw (3) attached thereto, and an oppositely placed movable jaw, for displacement by a drawbar (4). The drawbar has a compression bar to be arrested at varying distances from the fixed jaw, and a force amplifying arrangement (5) acting on the spindle. The force amplifying arrangement includes at least one cylindrical tube (9) and at least two plungers (10, 11) that are movable in concentric cylinders. Two compression chambers are provided, an outer, low-pressure chamber (12) and a high-pressure chamber (14) acting on the clamping plunger (11) from the direction of the drawbar, wherein a functional connection is established between the two plungers so that at least one rod (18) having a smaller diameter than the diameter of the plungers and connected to the outer compression plunger (10) acts on the high-pressure chamber (14), which is filled with pressurising medium, preferably oil or liquid grease.

Abstract: A door painting rack holds one or more doors for finishing by a painter. A base member has a lower support pin and a stop while an extension extends upwardly from the base member. An extension arm extends outwardly in fixed fashion from the extension arm and has a spring-loaded upper support pin located thereon, the upper support pin facing and aligned with the lower support pin. A door is positioned between the two support pins. A portion of the base member, the extension arm, and the extension support may each be telescoping in appropriate fashion.

Abstract: A machine tool includes a table for placing a workpiece thereon and includes a fixing device for fixing the workpiece in position relative to the table. The fixing device may be operable in a first mode for fixing and releasing the workpiece relative to the table and in a second mode for shifting the workpiece relative to the table.

Abstract: A wedge clamp for clamping a plurality of planar members in a side-by-side disposition for work such as gluing to be performed thereon. The wedge clamp includes a rail unit which defines a track having two opposing side walls and an end wall disposed in a U-shaped configuration to closely receive the ends of stock members. The side walls are spaced apart to define a throat for closely receiving a selected thickness of stock. A base member is provided at one end of the rail unit, a second end of the base member extending away from side walls a distance at least as great as the width of the throat. The side walls and the end wall define a series of slotted openings for receiving a wedge block. At least one spacer is used to reduce the width of the throat and accommodate close receipt of the stock material defining a thickness less than that of the throat. The spacer defines an L-shaped cross section, with the first leg defining a first thickness and the second leg defining a second thickness.

Abstract: A glass block installation tool for preventing glass block from falling out of a window frame during installation. The glass block installation tool includes an elongate tubular sleeve. An elongate arm member has a first flange coupled to one end thereof that is adapted for engaging a window sill. The other end of the first arm member is telescopically inserted in the sleeve. The sleeve is positionable along the arm member. An adjustment member has a second flange extending from an outer end thereof and adapted for engaging a window sill. The adjustment member is threaded from a second end thereof towards the second flange. The second end of the adjustment member is slidably insertable in the sleeve opposite the arm member. A nut threadably engages the adjustment member and is positioned between the sleeve and the second flange.

Abstract: A work vice of a work includes a first moving base slidably attached to a slide guide arranged in parallel with an elongated fundamental base in a longitudinal direction of the fundamental base, a second moving base capable of approaching an advancing direction side of the first moving base and being separated on the advancing direction side and sent out toward an advancing direction of the first moving base by a feed screw attached to the first moving base, a plurality of positioning means arranged at a predetermined pitch in the fundamental base to position and fix a leg portion side of the first moving base, a movable claw arranged on an advancing direction side of the second moving base and gripping one end of a work, and a pent roof portion having a gate shape and integrally formed with an upper portion of the second moving base on the first moving base side, a lower face of the pent roof portion slidably coming in contact with the first moving base on a sliding face parallel to the slide guide.

Abstract: The present invention provides a bar clamp made of lightweight parallel metal bars, e.g., aluminum, having movable or adjustable contacting attachment bodies which allow the clamp to be used for various applications. The bar clamp of the present invention is equipped with a measurement gauge for accurate attachment of the contacting attachment bodies to the workpiece. The parallel bars are separated and secured to each other by spacers and the bars have tracks along the inner faces of their entire length along which the attachment bodies move. One embodiment of the present invention discloses how the attachment bodies can be replaced by large frames having multiple attachment bodies mounted thereon for holding the workpiece in a vertical or horizontal position. Also, various designs of the attachment bodies which are interchangeable are provided.

Abstract: A device for clamping two bevel-cut strips (24) so that they may be joined to each other comprises slides (20) for clamping the strips (24) and a displacement member (36). The slides (20) are L-shaped in cross-section, are displaceable at right angles to each other and are located in guides (34) mounted on a base plate (10). Each slide (20) is associated with a displaceable clamping member (46) which engages the respective strip (24). The guide (34) of each slide (20) has sufficient play in the vertical direction so that the vertical position of the slide (20) on the base plate (10) can be adjusted before the strips are joined (24).

Abstract: A workpiece clamping apparatus has a first cam with an arcuate exterior surface thereon. A pin is provided for rotationally mounting the cam about an axis to an anchoring member. An adjusting mechanism is provided for adjusting the position of the pin means with respect to the anchoring member.A second cam is operably attached to the pin and is mounted for rotation about the axis.An anchoring member is attached to the work surface.A track member is attached to the work surface and the bottom of the anchoring member is attached to the track member.

Abstract: Apparatus for clamping and orienting work relative to a tool, for processing, comprising, in combination two laterally extending longitudinally separated support bars, and connector means connected to and extending between the bars for positioning them in fixed separated condition, there being work receiving space between the bars; bar leveling means extending downwardly from the bars for supporting the bars on a support bed, the means being adjustable to adjust the leveling of the bars; and work clamping pistons carried by the bars for hydraulically actuated movement toward the work receiving space for engaging and clamping the work to hold the work in fixed position relative to the bed.

Abstract: The invention discloses an adjustable closure force control device for a screw-type vise and a method for selectively controlling the closure force of the vise. The control device uses a nut barrel for threadingly receiving a screw of a screw-type vise with a movable vise jaw being operatively connected to the screw so that advancement of the screw through the nut barrel results in vise jaw closure about an article to be held. The closure force control selectively controls the advancement of the screw through the nut barrel in response to the resistance to movement encountered by the movable vise jaw. In a preferred form of the invention, a compressible detent plunger cooperates with a series of apertures spaced about the nut barrel periphery. This allows the nut barrel to rotate with the screw, ending screw advancement and jaw closure despite continued screw rotation, when the predetermined resistance to jaw movement is encountered.

Abstract: A vise including a body 30 comprising a way 31 integrally formed to a rear column of support 35, a housing 46 attached below way 31, a front column of support 32, and a front jaw 34 attached to the upper portion of column 32. Front jaw 34 having a pad 82 with a clamping surface 83 facing the rear. A hydraulic jack 150 resting within housing 46 while having a ram 138 to project through an opening 33 in front column 32. Ram 138 to push a pad 64 having side arms 63 extending rearward while being tracked along the sides of housing 46. Side arms 63 being attached by hinge to side arms 76 which are joined to a drawbar 75. A carriage 52 being capable of sliding and reversing on way 31. Carriage 52 having a back jaw 54 which has two jaw pads 86 and 90 with opposing clamping surfaces 87 and 91. Carriage 52 also having gripping formations 57GF for adjustable placement of drawbar 75. Rear column 35 is attached by hinge to the rear portion of a platform 94.

Abstract: A method and work station for preparing a bone-tendon-bone core graft. A bone core is harvested from a patient and divided into two separate bone core halves. The bone core halves are inserted onto holding pins which are movably spaced along the work station. A harvested tendon is secured with suture onto the bone core halves, with the tendon extending therebetween to form the bone-tendon-bone core graft. The holding pins are supported by blocks which are moved apart along the work station to tension the bone-tendon-bone graft.

Abstract: A tool for assisting in producing a straight edge on a piece of rough cut raw material, such as lumber or masonite. The tool is held in place on top of the piece by gripping means which grip the piece along two opposite side edges. The tool's straight edge, unobstructed by clamps or other protrusions, is then used as a guide to bank against the saw fence of a table saw, radial arm saw, or circular saw, producing a straight edge on the piece. Using the tool, one can take the flat bow out of a piece and also remove the rough mill edge. The tool can also be used with a hand circular saw, jig saw, or router by running the saw directly along the tool's unobstructed straight edge.

Abstract: A portable, adjustable vise for mounting on a tailgate of a truck. The vise has an elongated hollow support beam. An adjustable slide extends out of a first end of the beam and can be varied to change the length of the vise. A brace is formed on the exposed end of the slide and disposed to seat in the gap between the truck bed and tailgate. A positioning tab extends outwardly from the brace to position the brace in the gap. A mounting assembly is attached to a second end of the beam. The mounting assembly has a transverse elongated brace with an adjustable L-shaped bracket at the first end and an adjustable L-shaped bracket at the second end. The respective brackets are designed to engage the edge of the tailgate. An adjustable but fixed jaw is attached to the beam or slide adjacent the first end. A movable jaw is slidingly attached to the beam, opposite the fixed jaw. A threaded nut assembly is mounted on the beam adjacent the second end.

Abstract: A portable vise is disclosed including a beam along which a hydraulic cylinder assembly is positionable to adapt the vise to a wide range of work pieces. The hydraulic cylinder assembly includes a carrier slidably engaged with a beam flange and which is lockably engageable to the beam during a clamping operation. A lock or stop includes a pair of leg members insertable within a selected pair of beam defined apertures. The cylinder assembly includes a lever operated pump with a self-contained fluid reservoir. The beam is supported on a turntable in turn carried by a pedestal having a wheel equipped base. For clamping articles with curved surfaces, a pair of supplemental jaw plates are provided, each having an irregular clamping surface to assure positive engagement with a clamped article.

Abstract: A fixture arrangement for supporting a plurality of different sizes of workpieces on a table relative to a metal working tool includes an equalizing device, a stop arrangement and a clamping device. The equalizing device positions the workpiece longitudinally on the table, the stop arrangement determines the longitudinal position of the workpiece on the table, and the clamping device secures the workpiece to the table. A guide arrangement guides movement of the equalizing device on the table along the transverse path and a latch device selectively maintains the equalizing device from guided transverse movement. The stop arrangement is connected to an elongated frame of the equalizing device, movable transversely with the equalizing device, and adjustable relative to the elongated frame in the transverse directions. The fixture arrangement is particularly suited for use on a metal working machine.

Abstract: An apparatus for installing wooden deck planks on a supporting frame of joists has an actuator mounted on a base plate with an output shaft movable between an open position and a closed position. A control device is mounted on the frame for selectively controlling the actuator to move the output shaft. A fixed angle clamp is mounted on the base plate and has a leg for engaging an edge of a first deck plank, a sliding angle clamp is attached to the output shaft and has a leg for engaging an edge of a second deck plank, and a spacer plate is slidably mounted on the base plate between the clamps and has a predetermined thickness corresponding to a desired spacing between adjacent deck planks.

Abstract: A stand assembly is provided for rotationally holding a door, window frame, or the like, for painting purposes. Pivot points are provided on the base and an extension contact with respective ends of the object to be held in the assembly. All surfaces of the object are exposed for painting when held and the object may be pivotally rotated during the painting. The assembly may be provided in a collapsible format.

Abstract: A "C" type clamping assembly comprising first and second legs and an adjustable length main body therebetween. A first clamping assembly is adjustably movably received on the main body; the first clamping assembly being a bifurcated strap having two legs and a plurality of teeth on each leg. A U-shaped slide blocks straddles the bifurcated strap and has teeth which cooperate with the teeth on the bifurcated strap. A threaded clamping rod is received in the slide block and the slide block may be moved laterally across the bifurcated strap to a desired position such that the clamping rod may engage a workpiece. A second and a third clamping assembly are adjustably mounted on the ends of the respective first and second legs such that the clamping assemblies may extend outwardly from the ends of the respective legs as desired. The second and third clamping assemblies each have a threaded clamping rod received therein.

Abstract: A clamping device comprising an elongate bar (1) a first abutment member (2) fixed in position on the elongate bar (1) and a second abutment member (3) slidably mounted on the elongate bar (1). A peg (12,17) carried by both the elongate bar (1) and the second abutment member (3) enables each to be secured to a respective jaw of a vice such that in use movement of the jaws of the vice relative to one another results in a corresponding movement of the two abutment members (2,3) relative to each other.

Abstract: A device for the support of elongate members, such as tubing in a well bore, by a stationary gripping jaw and a movable gripping jaw. The movable gripping jaw is moved by a threaded shaft which pivots about one end into and out of engagement with a partially threaded nut to facilitate rapid movement of the movable gripping jaw relative to the stationary gripping jaw while maintaining the movable gripping jaw substantially vertical at all times. The stationary gripping jaw may be selectively positioned to accommodate a range of selected tubing sizes.

Abstract: A folding workbench (20) comprises a top portion comprised of two parallel spaced boards (12 and 14) with an adjustable work holder (17) mountable along each board. One corner of the top has a vernier vise (16) attached thereto; the vise can grip work itself and can cooperate with the adjustable work holder for wide work or a fixed stop 80 at an adjacent corner for gripping very long work. The vise is mounted on a swivel plate (101) which has a quadrant shape and is surrounded by a groove (100) cut in the top of the bench to give unrestricted pathway to the vise's locking plate. The top is supported by two pair of legs (38 and 40), one pair at each end of the top. Each pair is hingedly attached (45) to the underside of the top, with one pair being hingedly attached at a lower position (spaced from the top) by the use of a spacer block (32) so that the legs can be folded against the top in a compact arrangement.

Abstract: A radiator lifting and holding apparatus includes an upright support stand, a radiator clamping mechanism, a stop mechanism, and a radiator winch-type lifting mechanism. The clamping mechanism includes a pair of clamping members coupled to respective upright post members of an upright structure of the support stand for adjustable movement toward and away from one another for clamping a radiator therebetween at a desired elevation above the ground while at the same time allowing rotation of the radiator to a desired angular position. The stop mechanism is mounted on one upright post member of the support stand and is cooperable with one of the clamping members to lock the radiator against further rotation and thus maintain it stationary at the desired angular position.

Abstract: A forwardly opening parallel vice has a housing (1) which can be fixed to a workbench (3) and which carries the stationary clamping jaw (2) and which is provided with a quadrangular guide structure. Displaceable in the guide structure is a hollow slider which is supported with a plurality of guide surfaces (13) on the guide tracks (11) of the guide structure and which carries the movable clamping jaw (14). Of a screw spindle-nut assembly (15-17) which is provided in the slider (12), one part (15, 16) is mounted rotatably and axially immovably in the slider (12) while the other part (17) is fixed to the housing (1). The slider (12) is of square cross-section and the axis (A) of the screw spindle is arranged precisely at the center of the square cross-section.

Abstract: An adjustable jig incorporating combined magnetic and mechanical means for adjustably mounting the jig on a workpiece support whereby the jig may be utilized to locate and maintain the correct positional relationship between components of work during assembly and manufacture thereof.

Abstract: A fixture for the adjustable mounting of board-like furniture parts on the work table of a drilling machine. Underneath the drilling head of the machine, backstop rails which project slightly above the supporting surface of the work table are disposed in alignment with one another and longitudinally displaceably at equal distances on opposite sides of a longitudinal central plane. The ends of a threaded spindle are threaded into the ends of the backstop rails adjacent the drilling head, the threaded spindle being provided on each half with contrary threads of equal pitch. The threaded spindle is mounted rotatably but in a longitudinally undisplaceable manner on the work table. Cursors are longitudinally displaceable on the upper sides of the backstop rails and can be fixed at given uniform distances on the associated backstop rail, and each bears a stop which is biased to a position projecting toward the surface of the work table, and which can be retracted into the cursor against the bias.

Abstract: A sewing device for sewing an elastic band to cloth. The sewing device includes a pair of spaced fingers slidably connected one with the other, a spring-loaded pin fixed to one finger's slide bar that cooperates with one of a series of holes in the finger's slide bar to hold the fingers in desired spaced relation, and a removable spring clip that cooperates with each of the fingers to hold an elastic band in connected relation with those fingers when desired. In use, and with the fingers spaced a minimum distance one from the other, the elastic band is laid over the fingers and connected thereto by the spring clips. The spring-loaded pin on one slide bar is then depressed to move it out of a hole in the other slide bar, the slide bars thereafter being moved relative one to the other until the fingers are spaced that distance which provides the desired stretch in the elastic band.

Abstract: A workbench comprises a worktop supported by a collapsible leg arrangement, the worktop being adapted to support a vice comprising separate fixed and movable vice jaws. The worktop is formed with elongated slots at predetermined locations each adapted to receive a depending hook-like formation of a fixed vice jaw. The worktop also is formed at predetermined locations at its edge and extending inboard of the latter elongate recesses into each of which movable vice jaws can be located and secured by complementary formations at the inboard ends of the recesses and movable vice jaws. The separate fixed and movable vice jaws are secured in an operational working relationship by the worktop and such relationship can be varied.

Abstract: A machine for use in the fusion fitting of a branch, T- or saddle junction to a pipe, comprises a first clamp for holding pipe and a second clamp for holding the fitting in the correct orientation to the pipe. A manually-operated sliding plunger arrangement allows the second clamp to be moved towards or away from the first clamp by way of a manually operated device. The second clamp can be locked against retraction from any one of a plurality of positions relative to the first clamp, and is adapted to be loaded towards the first clamp in its locked positions during the fusion process when a fitting engages a pipe or a heating tool is held between a pipe and fitting. The shaft which controls the movement of the second clamp has a pivoting extension or plunger terminated by a handle, which can be folded upward. Pins mounted at selected intervals on the plunger cooperate with a loading plate during the downward movement of the plunger to urge the second clamp either toward or away from the first clamp.

Abstract: A support member (2), on which the object is intended to rest, and a base member (1) which carries the support member. The base member (1) consists mainly of a fixed frame (6) and an expanding column (9) hinged to the frame which carries the support member (2). The column by expansion or contraction can raise or lower the support member. Between the frame and the column is attached a control contrivance (13) for positioning the column between different swing positions. At a lower end position, in which the support-member is to a high degree obliquely positioned, the member can connect with a unit at a lower level, from which the workpiece can be lifted to a desired higher level. The support member also has elements (28) to ensure that the workpiece is held securely in position in all support-member attitudes.

Abstract: An adjustable jig incorporating combined magnetic and mechanical means for adjustably mounting the jig on a workpiece support whereby the jig may be utilized to locate and maintain the correct positional relationship between components of work during assembly and manufacture thereof.

Abstract: The present invention is a simple, inexpensive and lightweight straight-cut saw guide comprising a rigid structural guide member with a number of holes along its axis, a screw driven holding clamp which is attached at one end of the guide member and provides an abutment for engaging one end of the work piece, and a stop clamp with an abutment for engaging the other end of the work piece. The stop clamp is inserted through any one of the holes in the guide member at varying distances from the holding clamp depending upon the size of the work piece to be held and cut. The screw driven holding clamp serves to clamp the saw guide onto the work piece after the abutment is in place.

Abstract: A tool for clamping a workpiece on a table or comparable support while work is being performed on the workpiece has a pair of elongated arms, one below the table and the other, when in use, above the table. The vertically spaced arms are swingable in horizontal planes about spaced, vertical axes, the axis of swinging movement of the lower arm being beneath the table. An upright post secured to the lower arm in spaced relationship to the table, and extending upwardly from the lower arm, swingably supports one end of the upper arm. A screw carried above the table by the upper arm at its opposite end is movable downwardly to a position clamping the workpiece onto the upper surface of the table.

Abstract: A bench mounted workpiece clamping straightedge to be used in conjunction with portable electric tools such as saws, routers and etc. or manual hand held cutting tools wherein a relatively vertically movable straightedge is utilized to clamp a workpiece firmly and presenting a straightedge with which to guide cutting tools across and or through said workpiece.

Abstract: A rugged sturdy workpiece positioning mechanism that effectively and efficiently positions and holds at least two workpieces for further operations is provided. The mechanism includes a main support which is slidably connected to a first workpiece and a housing assembly which is affixed to the main support and extends above and engages the second workpiece. The housing assembly includes two side plates, a cam with a handle rotatably attached to the sideplates, a ratchet to lock the cam into a fixed position and a load bearing surface actuated by the cam and slidably received between the side plates. The edge of the cam abuts the load bearing member. When the cam is rotated in a predetermined direction, the distance between its axis of rotation and the load bearing member increases driving the load bearing member downward. The load bearing surface engages the workpiece and forces the second workpiece into a desired position relative to the first workpiece.

Abstract: An engineers' or carpenters' vise comprises a tubular outer member (12) having a plurality of apertures (13) aligned along one side of the member. A jaw is fixed to one end of the member. A second tubular inner member (18) is telescoped within the first member and has a plurality of apertures 19 which cooperate with the apertures (13) in the outer member. A movable vise jaw 20 is attached to the end of the inner member. A tapered lever 24 is provided for insertion into apertures which are not in line, so as to forcibly pry or move the inner member (18) in either one of two alternative directions. A tapered locking pin 22 is provided to securely lock the inner member (18) to the outer member (12), so as to prevent any return movement. The pin is inserted into apertures which are not in line. The inner member (18) can be removed from the outer member (12) and re-inserted into the opposite end of the outer member, so as to arrange the vise to have an even greater jaw opening.

Abstract: Adjustable apparatus for firmly holding a workpiece to be treated in a fluid environment wherein the fluid may be agitated, the workpiece and its holding apparatus shaken or otherwise jostled and the whole apparatus and workpiece easily removed from one fluid environment to be placed in another for continued exposure of the workpiece to further treatment.

Abstract: A device (10) for centering and guiding strip material (12) into a punch press (16) which device (10) is adjustable to accept different widths of strip material (12) and which grasps the strip material (12) during the punching operation. The device (10) includes a pair of parallel guide members (24, 26) mounted to a pair of slide members (28, 30) which are coupled to move in opposite directions. The slide members (28, 30) are adjustable to vary the space between the guide members (24, 26) and are actuated by an actuating rod on the press (16) to close down the space between the guide members (24, 26) when the press (16) is down during the punching operation to grasp the strip material (12) between the guide members (24, 26).

Abstract: A portable workbench including a pair of front legs and a pair of rear legs, with a support extending between the legs. A pair of beams extends laterally across the support and provides a work surface. The pair of beams and the support are adjustable to permit the beams to be positioned at a plurality of predetermined spacings relative to each other. Each of the beams has a plurality of spaced vertical axis apertures extending therethrough. A vise member having a mounting shaft extending therefrom which is proportioned to be received through one of the vertical apertures is also provided, the vise including a stationary jaw and a movable jaw together with a screw which extends between the stationary and the movable jaws for moving the movable jaw toward and away from the stationary jaw.

Abstract: A vise is cantilever mounted to a workbench, projects forwardly thereof, and is disposed below the extended plane of the workbench table top. The vise includes a pair of U-shaped brackets, secured to the underside of the table top, and a pair of tubular beams slidably received in the respective brackets. Each of the beams is selectively indexed to its cooperating bracket, thereby providing a "coarse" adjustment. A fixed rear vise jaw is disposed on top of the beams, transversely thereof; this rear vise jaw is secured to the brackets and abuts against the lower portion of the longitudinal front side of the table top. A movable front vise jaw is mounted on top of the beams, transversely thereof, and may be moved in a non-parallel relationship with respect to the fixed rear vise jaw for clamping tapered workpieces therebetween.