Abstract: A method and apparatus 10 for installing and trimming a plurality of wooden mounting blocks 110 within a roughed out door frame 100 to prepare the roughed out door frame to 100 to receive a finished door frame: wherein, the apparatus 10 includes a pair of vertical standard units 11 11′ connected together by a pair of horizontally adjustable spreader units 12 12′ that are adapted to cooperate with one another to conform to the outside dimensions of the finished door frame; wherein, each of the vertical standard units 11 11′ is provided with a plurality of router templates 27 and means for plumbing each vertical standard unit relative to one of the vertical studs 101 101′ in the roughed out door frame 100; such that the wooden mounting blocks 110 can be glued to the vertical studs 101 101′ and then trimmed using the router templates 27 so that the trimmed mounting blocks 110 are perfectly aligned to receive the finished door frame.

Abstract: A board holder assembly comprising: a base member, wherein the base member is configured for engaging a surface of a board; at least one lip member, wherein the at least one lip member emanates contiguously from the base member, and wherein the at least one lip member is configured for placement upon a support member of a structure; a first side wall and a second side wall emanating contiguously from the base member to form a substantially U-shaped channel for receiving the board therein; and a clamp associated with at least one of the first and second side walls to releasably secure the board in the substantially U-shaped channel.

Abstract: A wall frame assembly table for rapid assembly of wall frames at a central location for shipment to a construction site. The wall frame assembly table can be configured for construction of wall frames of different shapes and sizes. The table is constructed to inhibit the accumulation of debris on the table for consistently accurate placement of the wall frame elements. Locating pins along the sides of the table engaging the wall frame elements can be selectively removed as needed for driving nails through the elements. An adjustable support is provided for the top plate of the wall frame which can be extended to different distances from an edge of the table for walls of different height. In addition, the adjustable support can be angled in correspondence with a wall frame which has a top plate extending at an angle relative to the bottom plate. A laser projection system may be used to locate the elements of the wall frame.

Abstract: A paint rack system for consolidating doors and shutters for spray painting and storing in an organized assembly. The system generally comprises an elongate base having opposite ends and a longitudinal axis. The longitudinal axis of the base is extended between the ends of the base, such that the ends of the base define a base length therebetween. A plurality of ground engaging members are coupled to the base. An elongate main beam has opposite ends and a longitudinal axis. The longitudinal axis of the main beam is extended between the ends of the main beam, and the ends of the main beam define a main beam length therebetween. The main beam is slidably mounted to the base, with the main beam being rotatably mounted to the base such that the main beam is rotatable about an axis of rotation being upwardly extended from the base. The axis of rotation is substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the base.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a device for installing door hinges on car bodies, whereby the actual opening width of the car door on the side frame receiving one or two car doors in the longitudinal car axis is touch-sensitively determined by means of a sensor in a direction X and the arrangement of the door hinges is adjusted in said direction X using a positioning system connected to the sensor by a cranking device, depending on the tolerance margin, which should be calculated so as to have at least vertically (direction Z) as uniform a slot width as possible once the car door is mounted.

Abstract: A combined door carrier and hanging device for transporting and hanging a door panel is provided. The combined device is generally defined by an elongated carrier structure having a first end and a second end, and includes a wheel supporting chassis to which a pair of beams are mounted and spaced apart to define an elongated slot. The chassis further supports a plurality of floor engaging foot members at the second end, a vise mechanism at the second end, and an axle having a plurality of floor engaging wheels at the first end. More specifically, the elongated slot is adapted to closely receive a door panel across its thickness, wherein one of the pair of beams is rigidly attached the chassis at the first end, but is free to flex at the second end to facilitate clamping of a door panel in the slot.

Abstract: A cart is configured to handle replaceable plates used on the blade of a plow or grader. The cart includes a wheeled frame and a plate holder configured to support the plate lengthwise in a generally upright orientation. The plate holder is supported on the frame by a parallelogram linkage that permits adjustment of the plate holder, and thereby the plate carried by the holder, without varying the orientation of these components. An inventive plate installation method is also disclosed. The method involves placing at least one plate on the height-adjustable plate holder carried on the mobile frame. The attachment holes defined in the plate are then aligned with the attachment holes defined in the blade.

Abstract: A door mounting tool is used for mounting a door to a door jamb and includes a frame having a base frame member for holding the base of a door and an end frame member hingedly attached to the base frame member for holding one edge of a door. A plurality of door holding members are movably attached to the frame for locking the door to the base frame member and to the end frame member. A plurality of side support members may be either hingedly or fixedly attached to the side of the base frame member and each has an adjustable leg extending therefrom for adjusting the height of the base frame member adjacent a door jamb. There is at least one wheel mounted to the base frame member at one end thereof for rolling the frame therein when a door is attached thereto so that a door can be mounted to the door mounting tool and positioned for hanging the door to a door jamb and for moving the door around a job site like a door cart or dolly.

Abstract: A device for momentarily mounting a sliding door to a B column of a vehicle body. This device allows to mount the sliding door to the vehicle body during manufacture of the vehicle such that it may be pivoted—similar to a pivotal vehicle door—between opening and closing positions so as to provide for easy access to the vehicle body and sliding door. The device comprises a securing mechanism for removably securing the device to the B column, a holding mechanism for removably holding the sliding door at the device, and pivot member for pivotally connecting said securing mechanism and the holding mechanism. The device is a structural unit which may be mounted and dismounted to and from the vehicle body in a very simple manner.

Abstract: A door is made from a rigid core plate, two side bars, two end bars, a pair of face panels, and a pair of cover sheets. The core plate and bars are cut to respective sizes, and then the bars are manually fitted around the core plate, are pressed against edges of the core plate to form a door core, and are secured together at corners of the core. This core is displaced on an upstream core conveyor to a core-holding station. One of the face panels is loaded manually onto a face-panel conveyor and fed thereby through a glue applicator to a face-panel holding station and one of the cover sheets is manually set in a cover-sheet holding station. The one cover sheet is picked up and laid in a stacking station, then the one face panel is picked up and set atop the one cover sheet, and then the core is picked up and set atop the face panel.

Abstract: Support fixtures to aid in painting or otherwise finishing doors is disclosed. When four of these support fixtures are attached to the end corners of a door they support the door above the adjacent surface and the door can be turned using the attached handles. This allows all desired surfaces of the door to be finished at one time. A second door similarly equipped with these support fixtures can be likewise finished and then stacked on top of the first door with the finished surfaces of both doors maintained apart. These support fixtures are portable and reuseable.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for inverting planate articles, such as door and window assemblies, which are supported from below in the horizontal plane, such as at a workstation for carrying out fabrication procedures from above the article. The article is tilted to a near vertical position at a tilting station, moved horizontally away to provide clearance from the tilting station, rotated a half turn about its vertical axis, returned to the tilting station and tilted back to the horizontal attitude with the original underside now on top. A tilt table that rotates around a transverse axis intermediate its length supports the article at the horizontal and tilts it to the near vertical attitude. A carriage receives the tilted article from the tilt conveyer and supports it at the near vertical by a turntable on the carriage having supports that engages the leading end and back side of the article.

Abstract: A door or window floor clamp provides opposing compression legs pivotally mounted onto opposing base legs and supported in upright attitudes by opposing telescoping braces. The braces are adjustable and extensible with latches provided for positioning the braces on the base legs and for locking the compression legs in place. The clamp folds so that the base legs, the compression legs and the braces are all in parallel adjacency for compact handling and storing.

Abstract: The present invention provides a support for enabling a door to be painted or finished conveniently without interference or obstruction. The support is an elongated member having first and second ends. Adjacent to one end, the member includes a hole and a flange structure with another hole aligned with the hole in the member for removably receiving a nail such that the sharp tip and a portion of the nail is exposed. In use, the nail is set in the top edge of the door and the second end of the support is rested against a wall. Thus supported, there is unobstructed access to the two long side edges and two main sides of the door. A fulcrum is provided along the member, more closely adjacent to the end with the flange structure than to the other end, to assist in levering the member, particularly the nail, free of the door after it is finished.

Abstract: A carriage has a wheeled base with an articulated frame for supporting a construction panel in a multitude of operator-defined orientations during transportation, fitting and installation of the panel. The frame and a construction panel secured to the frame are movable relative to the base between (a) a reclined transport position in which the center of mass of the construction panel overlies the area bounded by the wheels of the base to enhance stability of the carriage during transportation of the panel, and (b) an upright installation position in which the center of mass of the construction panel is located forwardly of the wheels of the base. In the installation position of the frame, roller bearings below the frame transfer the weight of a construction panel to the surface on which the carriage operates to enhance stability and facilitate rolling movement of the carriage.

Abstract: A door assembly apparatus comprises a table having a top frame and a controllably driven lift frame supported immediately beneath the top frame to support a first door component, such as an insert, adjacent to the top frame for insertion into an associated opening in the main body of the door that has been placed upon the top frame and is captured by a workpiece member capture and manipulation unit. The workpiece grasping and manipulation unit is mounted adjacent to opposite ends of the table to grasp and manipulate the orientation of the main body relative to the door insert, to join the door components together into an assembled door. To facilitate removal of the assembled door from the table, a controllably tiltable frame is arranged to receive the assembled door from the top frame and controllably tilt the assembled door away from the top frame.

Abstract: An apparatus (10) and rail system (80) for installing divider wall panels (100) into ceiling rails, is described. The apparatus includes a base (12) which is adapted to be attached to a forklift truck (200). A frame (22) is rotatably mounted on the base and includes vertical members (24) to which are mounted support channels (50) and a holding channel (54). The channels act together along the sides (100C) of the panel to hold the panel in the apparatus. An end channel (60) is connected to one of the support channels and to the holding channel and is mounted to one end (100B) of the panel. The rail system includes an entry rail (82) comprised of rail segments (84 and 86) with a keyway (88) therebetween and a rail key (95). In use, the panel is mounted in the apparatus which is attached to the forklift truck. The channels are tightened around the panel to hold the panel in the apparatus. The forklift truck then lifts the apparatus and the panel.

Abstract: A device for holding a door upright for painting comprises a bracket that attaches the device to the electrical junction box in a ceiling, a telescoping rigid section held by the bracket, and a pin at the end of the rigid section that engages the top edge of the door. The telescoping rigid section adjusts to different door sizes and different ceiling heights. It also moves to a retracted position from an extended position, so that the door can be easily positioned and removed. In the vertical position, only slight force is needed to hold the door there, force provided in part by the attachment of the device to the junction box. Use of the junction box obviates the need for more elaborate support systems.

Abstract: An upright support member includes at least one laterally extending arm at the upper end thereof. This arm supports upright rails having adjustable hanger brackets thereon. The hanger brackets support door support plates capable of having doors to be treated mounted thereon by hinges whereby the door can be treated on both sides by hinged movement of the door. The door mounting plate can have screw holes that match hinge screw holes whereby to provide substitute hinges for supporting the doors thereon. By means of such structure, a process of painting a series of doors is available wherein the doors are disconnected from their hinges, the hinges being left on the cabinets. Door matching hinges are used and according to the system care does not have to be taken for painting the hinges.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a swing-type door transporting and elevating apparatus. In particular, the present invention relates to an apparatus employed to facilitate the transporting of a swing-type door to a door jamb in which the door is to be hung, and is then employed in elevating the door to a desired height level to the jamb to interfit and pivotally connect hinge leaf knuckles between the door and jamb.

Abstract: The present invention L elates to a door buck spreader having the capability to support and transport a door buck, or door frame, from its time of construction to its time of final installation. This spreader is a self-contained unit that does not require any additional support members or apparatus. The spreader is capable of setting standard size door and window bucks to bucks as large as eight feet across. The present invention is capable of precise adjustment due to the intel action between a threaded core member and two elongated tubular elements that each engage the core in one end and are rigidly attached to frame mounts at the other ends thereof. The present invention is further capable of adapting to most any door buck by means of longitudinally and laterally displaceable spacer elements and securing such door bucks to the spreader itself by means of a frame clamp assembly.

Abstract: A machine for attaching hinges to a door having a carriage movable and longtitudinally positionable along a door edge into which the following elements are integrated:1. A receiving block for receiving a hinge and screws and positioning them for application of the hinge to the door edge. The block contains apertures for receiving the screws and, subsequently, screw bits for driving the screws through the block. The block is movable from a hinge and screw receiving position to a hinge applying position.2. A hinge magazine for individually feeding hinges to the hinge block.3. A screw feeder for feeding screws individually to the hinge block.4. A screwdriver unit having individually operated screwdrivers each positioned to have its bit received by an aperture in the receiving block and each having an air motor for rotating its screw bit and an air piston for independently moving its screw bit forward to drive a screw.

Abstract: A holder assembly for clenching a door in upright position includes a pair of jaws having respective horizontal base members and upright clamp member, a pair of resiliently compressible support pads attached to and underlying the outer end portions of the base members for holding the jaws stationary on the floor in a generally non-slip fashion and the outer end portions of the base members in an elevated position above the floor, and a hinge including a pair of side-by-side hinge members and a removable pin pivotally coupling the hinge members to one another so as to establish a door receiving slot between the upright clamp members of the jaws.

Abstract: A support post mounts an axle at a first end thereof, with a handle at the other end of the support post, with a first container structure mounted adjacent the axle for use carrying a door member thereon, with a second container structure positioned adjacent the handle to receive and align the door relative to the support post. The axle having wheel members rotatably mounted thereto permits ease of manipulation of the door positioned upon the apparatus.

Abstract: A multi-use hand truck or dolly apparatus and more particularly, a hand truck useable in the commercial building construction industry. It is capable of being used in both a vertical mode as well as a horizontal mode. When used in its vertical mode, it is capable of carrying up to five doors or other large objects. When used in its horizontal mode, it serves as a sturdy planar work support surface and permits a workman to perform required tasks thereon. Additonally, the apparatus can be joined with another like apparatus and present a much larger horizontal planar work surface. The apparatus includes telescopic frame members which permit accommodation of various length loads. Further, a plurality of swivel casters are provided which allow full rotational movement of the apparatus when used in its horizontal mode.

Abstract: A movable dolly or carrier for transporting doors, windows, or other construction panels. A wheeled base includes panel support members and a reversibly attached storage compartment.

Abstract: A machine for attaching hinges to a door and jamb member in an automatic or semi-automatic manner with the door edge and jamb face positioned in a generally vertical plane. The machine comprises a framework with a movable and longitudinally positionable carriage on which the following elements are integrated.1. An apparatus to hold a magazine of approximately 12 hinges (or butts) with fingers to move one hinge upward and position it on a receiving block, the fingers being retractable and movable downward to a ready position.2. A second apparatus to hopper feed screws from above apparatus number 1, wherein the screws move downward into apertures through the receiving block positioned for alignment with screw holes in the hinge leaves of the hinge positioned on the opposite side of the block.3. The third apparatus has means for rotating the loaded receiving block 90 degrees to a generally vertical plane, moving it against door edge and jamb face and engaging individual screwdriving motors to attach the hinge.

Abstract: A machine and method for semi-automatically attaching casing to a structural frame assembly is provided. The machine includes a support frame assembly, a fixed bank of stapling units supported by the support frame assembly, a movable bank of stapling units slidably supported by the support frame assembly and oriented substantially parallel to the fixed bank, and a head bank of stapling units located at one end of the fixed and movable banks and also supported by the support frame assembly. Each bank of stapling units includes a pivot bar, stapling units attached to the pivot bar for stapling the casing to the structural frame assembly, and clamping assemblies attached to the pivot bar for positioning and clamping the casing adjacent the structural frame assembly. The fixed and movable banks include jamb locators which are positioned to engage and retain the longitudinal edges of the structural frame assembly.

Abstract: An installation frame to facilitate the mounting of a door frame in a rough opening in a domestic or commerical structure which includes parallel stanchions to be disposed, and secured, one on each side jamb, of the prepared frame. The stanchions with suitable horizontal spacers, are secured inside the jambs and the assembly is placed in the rough opening in a building and clamped in place. A first pair of crossed cables extending from the corners indicates, by included measuring devices, whether the frame is square. A second set of crossed cables extending from the corners indicates, by the closeness of cables at the crossing point, whether the frame is in a single plane and not askew. Adjustments are made to insure squareness and proper plane position and then the prepared jamb is centered in the opening and nailed in place.

Abstract: A setback gauge for the marking and installation of molding and trim around structural framed openings provides a method of accurately marking the inner corner points of such molding and trim without the need for measurement, interpretation of measuring or other scales or adjustment of any tool or device. The gauge further provides an accurate and uniform edge setback distance when installing such trim. One embodiment includes a securing arm which allows the gauge to be temporarily installed in the frame without marring the frame in any way and thus allows the marking and installation of trim to be carried out by a single person without need to hold the gauge in place during use. An alternative embodiment provides a simpler gauge of monolithic form which is used just as the gauge of the first embodiment, but does not provide any method for retention in the frame.

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 collapsible frame is used as a door hanging aid and provides for two articulating U shaped channel members respectively hinged at proximate ends, one to the other together with one of the arms, which moves into a vertical orthogonal position relative to the other arm, which rests on the floor and the vertical arms support two lateral inclined members which stabilizes the unit in a vertical position. The vertical arm also has means to vary the effective width of the vertical channel of that arm so as to accommodate various thicknesses of doors and secure the door therein.

Abstract: A pair of supports to aid in the installation of door jambs, each support includes a base to rest upon and to be secured to a support surface. Extending upwardly from the base is a brace member which has at its upper end a securing bracket to engage the door jamb. Adjacent the base is a second securing bracket which also engages the door jamb. Both brackets are adjustable movable horizontally to adjust the door jamb engaged thereby.

Abstract: The invention is a trim positioning tool (10) including a trim guide portion (12), a door frame guide (20) and a trim headpiece length marking piece (22). The trim guide portion (12) includes a trim width spacer (14), trim with spacer standoffs (16) and a wall guide (18). The primary usage of the tool (10) is in the position of trim strips and stop strips during the installation of wooden door frames in residential and commerical construction. As so used, the tool (10) performs three separate functions. The tool (10) is used as a measuring device to mark the position for an initial piece of trim. The tool (10) is used to position trim at a proper setback distance and to help hold the trim in place while it is fastened. The tool (10) is also used to position door stop strips.

Abstract: A pivotable hand truck for supporting or installing a heavy object is provided comprising an L-shaped structure, a pair of wheels secured to the L-shaped structure about which the structure may be pivoted between horizontal and vertical positions, and lifting means carried by the structure adapted to vertically adjust the object to a selected height above the floor surface. The lifting means is defined by a floor-engaging pedal affixed to the L-shaped structure, height-adjusting members carried by the structure, and activating means for activating the height-adjusting members when the pedal is moved between a non-operational position and an operational position. The activating means is defined by a rod member secured to the apparatus which engages the height-adjusting members, and coupling means mechanically coupling the rod member to the pedal. The coupling means is defined by a plurality of interconnecting lever arms, or, alternatively, a cable-and-pulley mechanism.

Abstract: A door transporting and mounting machine is disclosed for transporting an mounting a door relative to a complementary door frame. The machine includes a wheeled supporting frame for portably transporting a door to a selected door frame site. A generally vertically extending column extends upwardly from the supporting frame and includes a carriage mounted on the column for movement between lower and upper positions. Door gripping arms are pivotally mounted on the movable carriage for re-positioning the door between a horizontal transporting position and a vertical mounting position. When the machine is located at a complementary door frame, the movable carriage, with associated door gripping arms, moves the door to properly aligned position for mounting the door relative to its complementary door frame.

Abstract: A hand truck apparatus configured for transporting, as well as lifting, a load and also configured so that the hand truck apparatus is self-stabilizing under all conditions of use. The hand truck apparatus in accordance with the invention provides mechanical advantage for lifting the load and is configured for precisely lifting the load to a raised position. The hand truck apparatus in accordance with the invention is self-stabilizing when a load is not placed on the hand truck apparatus, as well as when a load is placed on the hand truck apparatus and for any raised position of the load. The hand truck apparatus in accordance with the invention is particularly advantageous when used in connection with transporting and installing solid core doors. Hinge plates are first attached to the edge of the door. The door is then placed on the hand truck apparatus and transported to the location of installation.

Abstract: A device which can be placed in a door frame, set and adjusted to the precise dimensions of the door frame; then removed and placed on the door, providing a means for indicating the amount and location of planing to be done to a door to insure a precise fit when the door is hung.

Abstract: A wheeled carrier for transporting elongate articles having a wheeled axle, a dynamic clamp for the article including spring biasing to return the clamp to a relaxed position when the article is removed therefrom, and a suspension extending between the clamp and the axle to absorb shocks transmitted from the wheels so that the clamping force on the article is substantially constant. A "T" handle will move the carrier when empty by picking up the entire carrier, due to its light weight.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a jig for constructing a carcase-type article of furniture. A panel which is to form a part (e.g. a door) of the finished article, is placed down on a horizontal surface. A jig is assembled around the panel using the panel as a template, the jig incorporating abutment blocks to contact the edges of the panel and locating blocks in predetermined positions relative to the abutment blocks to define the positions of the carcase walls and to locate the walls in position while being secured to one another. The carcase walls are cut to the desired size, and placed edge down within the locating blocks of the jig. Securing the walls to one another now forms a carcase the walls of which are correctly aligned with the edges of the panel.

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: A door lifting and centering device for hanging heavy doors comprising a base plate, a lift plate positioned above the base plate having a jack screw member threaded through an internally threaded portion of the lift plate whereby the lift plate is raised relative to the base plate when the jack screw member is rotated. The lift plate includes projecting fingers which extend forwardly to be inserted under the bottom edge of a heavy door which is to be hung in a door frame. The jack screw member includes an elongated shank which extends upwardly to waist height of the installer or other convenient height whereby the installer does not have to stoop in order to rotate the jack screw. He can remain upright whereby he is able to see the holes in the door hinges and properly align them with the corresponding holes in the door jamb or door frame, while at the same time rotating the jack screw causing the door to slowly lift until he can see that the apertures in the hinge and in the door frame are properly aligned.

Abstract: A pair of horizontally elongated support structures is provided for supporting a horizontal panel member from opposite marginal edges thereof. The support structures each include an elongated horizontal member defining a central area for abutting, extending along and removable anchoring to one marginal edge of an associated panel member and upper and lower opposite marginal edges disposed above and below the central area thereof and the opposite marginal edges define a ridge extending along one marginal edge and a groove or trough extending along the other marginal edge. Accordingly, when the support structures are used in pairs of support structures with each pair supporting a horizontal door or other panel between the central areas thereof the ridges and troughs of vertically stacked support structures may be engaged with each other in order to support the panel members in horizontal, vertically spaced and stacked relation.

Abstract: A clamp apparatus for holding a door or the like in a generally vertical plane while a workman is preparing the door for hanging within a frame. The apparatus includes a base having a pair of clamping members slidably mounted thereon and such members are connected to a foot operated lever which is operated to move the clamping members apart and a spring or other resilient member urges the clamping members toward each other.

Abstract: A portable clamping device is disclosed which utilizes conventional pipe clamps suspended between saw horses with pipe mounting device to provide a combination work table, bench vice, and gluing press. The device is adjustable in both size and shape. A pipe mounting device for mounting the pipe clamps on the saw horses is also described. The pipe mounting device consists of an annular pipe holder attached to a saw horse mounting bracket in either fixed or pivoting arrangement. Thumb screws are provided on both pipe holder and saw horse brackets.

Abstract: A jig for assembling table tops such as picnic table tops, which have a plurality of similar elongated rectangular top members secured together in aligned fashion on transverse bottom members. The jig comprises a frame to which are secured transverse member holders having bottom and side surfaces to receive and secure in parallel position at predetermined spaced locations the transverse members in such a way that the upper surfaces of the transverse members in position in the transverse member holders lie in the same plane. The jig also comprises alignment means secured to the frame to align one end of the top members when in assembly position on the transverse members in the transverse member holders. An alignment means is rigidly secured to the frame at a position which will properly orient a top member with respect to the transverse member by abutment of one of the top member's side surfaces against this alignment means.

Abstract: A semi-portable tool for use with portable saws, routers and other power tools including a stand for holding the piece to be worked and a separate power equipment holder on a separate stand attached to the first stand. A carriage on the holder for the power equipment provides for different positioning of and for movement of the power equipment so that a number of different operations can be performed.

Abstract: A pivotable dolly for securedly holding a heavy rectangular member, such as a door, by one edge to permit the transportation, preparation and final attachment of the member in its intented position. The dolly includes an elongated member, clamps fixed to the elongated member to releasably hold the rectangular member by its edge, handles for supporting the dolly when the elongated member is positioned horizontally, and a pair of wheels for permitting the rolling and pivoting of the dolly. When the dolly is pivoted to a horizontal position, the rectangular member being held can be vertically adjusted to properly align the rectangular member for attachment.

Abstract: A vise for thin objects such as doors has improved features that allows the doors to be transported on the vise and also accommodates various thicknesses of doors. The vise has a pair of jaws hinged together by a spring loaded hinge. The spring urges the jaws apart. The weight of the door overcomes the spring, drawing the jaws into contact with the door for support. Each jaw is mounted on a wheel for transporting. Each jaw also has an adjustable plate mounted on its inner side for varying the effective opening of the jaws.

Abstract: Apparatus for supporting a door during processing and applying fixtures thereto prior to installing in a doorway comprises a rigid elongated frame including vertical supports at each end thereof and one or more longitudinal members interconnecting the vertical supports, each of such longitudinal members comprising a pair of telescoping tubular members and means for securing the tubular members in any desired relative positions to accommodate doors of different lengths. A pair of lateral door-supporting cross arms are individually pivotally connected to the vertical supports. A first clamp is secured to one of the cross arms near its pivotal connection to one of the vertical supports and is manually operable to clamp a door to the associated cross arm, while a second clamp is secured to the outer end of the other of the cross arms and is also manually operable to clamp a door thereto. Each of the clamps is preferably a resilient toggle joint.