Abstract: A track-type machine includes first and second ground-engaging track assemblies, each having a drive motor, and a propulsion system including an operator station with first and second joysticks, and a travel control system including input devices resident on the first and second joysticks. The input devices are adjustable to vary at least one of a speed or a direction of the drive motors in the track assemblies. Adjustment of the drive motor speed can be in proportion to an adjustment of the corresponding input device.

Abstract: A trim coping apparatus includes a support frame having an upper support and a plurality of legs attached thereto. A cutting assembly includes a saw blade and motor for rotating the saw blade. A panel is mounted to the support frame. The panel has a planar upper surface and the saw blade extends above and below the upper surface. The panel and the cutting assembly are movable with respect to each other to allow a portion of wall trim extending over an edge of the panel to be cut by the saw blade. A control guide is in communication with the panel and is configured to follow contouring on a face of a piece of guide trim to restrict movement of the panel and the cutting assembly with respect to each other to allow the cutting assembly to cope an ending of the piece of wall trim.

Abstract: A jig apparatus for aiding in the formation of a variety of mechanically interconnecting structures or joints in workpieces. The jig apparatus may include a base and a template mounting system for adjustably positioning a template with respect to the base. A securing system for securing a workpiece in a desired position may be included. The jig apparatus may also include a repeatable template positioning system. Additionally, a quick-change template guide system may be used with a router and template for removing material from a workpiece. A router bit positioning system for aiding in establishing a pre-determined bit depth may be included.

Abstract: A dadoing system that can be set up to cut multiple dados in a workpiece. The dadoing system uses a sliding channel clamp to keep the workpiece from moving in a transverse direction, while the dados are being cut into the workpiece. The sliding guide rails are used to put downward pressure on a workpiece while guiding a router across the workpiece during the dadoing process. Once the system is set up to cut the dados in the desired locations on the workpiece, the sliding guide rail stops can be secured into place. The stops will insure that the sliding guide rails are set up in the same place thus allowing multiple workpieces to have matching dados that line up properly during assembly.

Abstract: A jig apparatus for aiding in the formation of a variety of mechanically interconnecting structures in workpieces. The jig apparatus may include a base and a template mounting system for adjustably positioning a template with respect to the base. A securing system for securing a work piece in a desired position may be included. An adjustable workpiece mounting fence may also be included for varying the angular orientation of a workpiece to be shaped with respect to a template. Additionally, a collar guide system for a router for utilization with a template may be implemented with a hand held router being implemented for removing material from a workpiece. A router bit positioning system for aiding in establishing a pre-determined bit depth may be included.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention may include a cutting tool support that may provide supplemental support to a cutting tool when used with a cutting guide. In some embodiments, the cutting tool support may also include a dust collector that moves along the cutting tool support along with the cutting tool.

Abstract: A jig apparatus for aiding in the formation of a variety of mechanically interconnecting structures in workpieces. The jig apparatus may include a base and a template mounting system for adjustably positioning a template with respect to the base. A securing system for securing a workpiece in a desired position may be included. An adjustable workpiece mounting fence may also be included for varying the angular orientation of a workpiece to be shaped with respect to a template. Additionally, a collar guide system for a router for utilization with a template may be implemented with a hand held router being implemented for removing material from a workpiece. A router bit positioning system for aiding in establishing a pre-determined bit depth may be included.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention may include a cutting tool support that may provide supplemental support to a cutting tool when used with a cutting guide. In some embodiments, the cutting tool support may also include a dust collector that moves along the cutting tool support along with the cutting tool.

Abstract: The invention is adapted particularly for simplifying the difficult task of measuring the openings of picture frame mats, and then transferring those measurements to a mitering machine for the purpose of accurately cutting, to the proper length, a piece of picture frame fillet molding. The invention includes at least a generally rectangular body, comprising a top plate and a base plate. A slide mechanism is slideably mated to the top plate by means of a male dovetail, which mates with the matching female dovetail. In addition, the slide mechanism is mated to the top plate by introducing the side of top plate into the slot of the slide.

Abstract: A decoration-used mold unit for defining a border on a work piece to facilitate cutting or milling. The mold unit includes an elongated rectangular main body formed with a first window for processing a first sink and a second window for processing a second sink. A first chucking section protrudes from a first side of the main body. A second chucking section protrudes from a second side of the main body. At least one abutting member is adjustably arranged at the second chucking section. The first chucking section and the abutting member respectively abut against two opposite sides of the work piece to clamp the work piece. In the processing procedure, the blade is restricted within the first and second windows so that the work piece will not be over-milled and the borders of the sinks keep straight.

Abstract: A device for the temporary fixation of a portable cutting machine to a template for making holes and/or recesses in a workpiece including a guide sleeve and a tensioning unit. The guide sleeve includes a tubular hub with an outer diameter corresponding to an inner diameter of an aperture in the template, a forward end of the hub having radially extending lugs configured and located so as to match corresponding recesses in the aperture during the insertion of the guide sleeve therein and to obtain a locking engagement with an inner surface of the template after a partial rotation of the guide sleeve relative to the template. A rearward end of the hub has a tubular adapter socket that is mounted to a nose portion of the cutting machine. The tensioning unit is mounted to the adapter socket for axial displacement relative thereto and having a forward end surface for engagement with an outer surface of the template.

Abstract: An apparatus for an attachment for a cut-out tool 16 whereby the cut-out tool is used to cut an identical image of a molding prototype template 22 into a work piece. The attachment is comprised of a base platform 18 having means for mounting the prototype template 22 and means 52 for mounting and securing a work piece thereto. The attachment is further comprised of a movable platform 12 having means for engaging the base platform 18 and capable of linear movement relative to the base platform. Slidably attached at 32, 50 to the movable platform 12 is the saw mounting platform 14 capable of transverse linear movement relative to the movable platform with a handle 24 depending therefrom and a saw attachment means 20, 68 mounted thereon.

Abstract: A jig assembly for use with work piece and a hand-held power tool having a cutting bit includes a first member and at least one insert. The first member has a first opening and is configured to be positioned adjacent a first side of the work piece. The at least one insert is configured to fit within the first opening in the first member and includes a second opening. At least one of the first opening and second opening is configured to allow a portion of the hand-held power tool to pass therethrough to contact the work piece and to act as a guide for the hand-held power tool as it removes material from the work piece.

Abstract: A fixation device for positioning a rotating machine tool onto a template, the template having at least one hole and at least one locating pin. The fixation device includes a housing with a housing tool end and a housing template end, a seat located on the housing tool end for coupling with the rotating machine tool, and a clamping mechanism disposed at least partially at the housing template end for coupling with at least one locating pin.

Abstract: A hole cutting tool (10) configured for cutting an accurately located and precisely shaped hole in a surface, such as a wall (W) of a finished residential or commercial building is disclosed. The tool (10) provides a frame assembly (12) which is self-adhering to the surface (W) and carries removable templates (14, 146-152) for handsfree use in cutting an accurately located and precisely shaped hole. The unique frame assembly (12) provides multiple selectable, pneumatically isolated suction chambers (50,52) that enable the self-adhesion function even when the frame assembly (12) is placed over existing holes in the surface (W). The suction chambers (50,52) are formed in part by a unique corrugated gasket (56) that enables the frame assembly (12) to self-adhere to porous surfaces. The removable template (14) enables dust particles created during the cutting process to be simultaneously vacuumed away regardless of the orientation of the template (14) relative to the frame assembly (12).

Abstract: An engraving dial formed of an upper dial plate, a lower dial plate, a bottom holder plate and a top holder plate for use in an inside ring engraving machine form is disclosed in which the upper dial plate and the lower dial plate are detachably and reversibly secured between the top and bottom holder plates, each dial plate having the top and bottom sides respectively engraved with a set of signs of a different form for selection.

Abstract: A jig assembly for use with work piece and a hand-held power tool having a cutting bit includes a first member and at least one insert. The first member has a first opening and is configured to be positioned adjacent a first side of the work piece. The at least one insert is configured to fit within the first opening in the first member and includes a second opening. At least one of the first opening and second opening is configured to allow a portion of the hand-held power tool to pass therethrough to contact the work piece and to act as a guide for the hand-held power tool as it removes material from the work piece.

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 router jig apparatus for forming dowel which can be used for stair railings, in particular. The router jig apparatus includes a support table having a tabletop and leg members for supporting the tabletop; and also includes a router assembly including a motor being attached to an underside of the tabletop and also including a router bit being actuated by the motor; and further includes a template assembly including a plate being movably disposed upon a top of the tabletop, and also including a work piece support member being disposed upon the plate for supporting a work piece to be routed by the router bit.

Abstract: A coping device includes a circular blade, a template having an end with a coped profile, a stylus which traces the coped profile of the template and which preferably has substantially the same width and radius of curvature as the blade, and a base having a stationary portion and a movable portion movable in X and Y directions relative to the stationary portion. The blade and the stylus are both coupled to the movable portion and a table is coupled to the stationary portion. The blade and stylus are movable relative to the table so that the molding on the table can be coped with the blade as the stylus traverses the coped profile of the template on the table. The blade and the stylus have corresponding widths and contours. In addition, when coping a crown molding, the blade and the stylus are tiltable to the same angle.

Abstract: A coping jig for guiding a router in cutting the end of a section of decorative trim, preferably for creating an inside corner. The coping jig includes a stationary molding stage that receives a section of molding to be cut. A template platform is mounted above the molding stage by a plurality of resilient mounting members. The resilient mounting members allow the angle of the template platform to change relative to the molding stage. The template platform includes at least one template having a trim pattern formed on an edge surface of the template. The trim pattern is used to guide the router in cutting the molding positioned between the template and the molding stage.

Abstract: A woodworking jig has a pair of horizontally elongate co-planar router plate guide surface areas spaced apart from one another, with an elongate opening between the router plate guide surface areas, a workpiece clamp mounted below the opening, and a guide member support extending along the opening. Router guide members are releasably interengageable with the router guide to locate the router guide members in operative positions above the workpiece clamp and below the router plate guide surfaces.

Abstract: An apparatus for positioning and mounting sinks to the underside of solid polymer countertops has a framework assembly consisting of a front rail (14) comprising an aligning channel (16), rail assembly brackets (26) and a centering graph (20); side rails (18) comprising template mounting ledges (22, 24) and turn-button attachment means (60); a rear rail (46) comprising mounting ledges (22, 24) and rail assembly brackets (26). A sink positioning/hold-down template (38) comprising a sink positioning opening (42), a clearance opening for faucet hole routing (40), sink hold-down clamp assemblies (44), and notches (50) for positioning permanent sink clamps, is mounted on ledge (22) by means of turn-buttons (60). A sink opening router template (36) comprising a router guide opening for sink (48), an opening for a faucet router template (52), and a faucet router template (32) with router guide openings for a faucet (58), is attached to framework assembly by means of pawl latches (30).

Abstract: The present invention provides an adjustable frame guide having a pair of first frame members and a pair of second frame members, the pair of first frame members and the pair of second frame members being connected by connection means to form a quadrilateral frame for guiding a hand-held router to rout various sizes and shapes of square, rectangular, and parallelogram shaped grooves or recesses. The quadrilateral frame has an inextensible joint connection at first ends of the first and second frame members, and an adjustable joint connection at second ends of first and second frame members. The adjustable joint connection is formed by overlapping and intersecting slots at the second ends of first and second frame members. In a second embodiment, the quadrilateral formed by the pair of first frame members and the pair of second frame members can be tilted to form a parallelogram shaped frame guide, or arranged in a trapezoid shape.

Abstract: A keying system for a miter joint with a work holder for engaging the outer surfaces of the boards when assembled. A flat planar tool guide is fixed to the work holder and has a slot that receives and guides a router tool to cut a slot through both boards triangularly shaped in its longitudinal direction and shaped in cross section as the cutting tool. Keys having a shape complementary to the slots in both directions are fixed in the slots to both decorate and support the joint.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for enabling the routing of wide grooves and rabbets onto the sides, edges, or ends of boards, using a hand-held router. The apparatus comprises a main body platform with a pair of fence feet mounted on the underside. The fence feet act as guide fences, supporting feet, or both, to guide the router over the workpiece to obtain the desired cut. Calibration reference points on the main body platform and on the fence feet allow the fence feet to be adjusted quickly and accurately for various widths of grooves and rabbets, and for a number of different router bit sizes. The operating height of the main body platform may be adjusted by adding fence feet soles and spacers onto the bottom of the fence feet.

Abstract: A dovetail joint jig for guiding a power tool for creating a dovetail slot in a first workpiece and a dovetail pin in a second workpiece includes a substantially flat main body portion having a slot portion on one side and a pin portion on an opposite side. The slot portion includes a pair of oppositely-disposed side projections which define a clearance space therebetween. A tapered router bit is guided along the inner edge of the side projections in order to create a dovetail slot in the first workpiece. The pin portion includes a slot-shaped portion whose planar shape coincides with the shape of the slot to be created in the first workpiece and accordingly in the preferred embodiment coincides with the shape of the tapered router bit. A generally cylindrical router bit is guided around the edge of the pin portion in order to remove material from the second workpiece and leave a dovetail pin which matches the dovetail slot in the first workpiece.

Abstract: A coping device includes a circular blade, a template having an end provided with a coped profile, a stylus which traces the coped profile of the template and which preferably has substantially the same width and radius of curvature as the blade, clamps for respectively securing the molding and the template in a fixed position, and a base having a stationary portion and a movable portion movable in X and Y directions relative to the stationary portion. The clamps are coupled to the stationary portion, and the blade and the stylus are both coupled to the movable portion. The blade and the stylus are substantially simultaneously movable relative to the clamps so that the molding can be coped with the blade as the stylus traverses the coped profile of the template. The blade and the stylus have the same width, and the stylus is provided with a leading edge having a radiused contour matching the blade. In addition, when coping a crown molding, the blade and the stylus are tiltable to the same angle.

Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus for securely clamping and routing straight or rectangular grooves, slots, and recesses into the sides or edges of a workpiece. The apparatus comprises opposed front and rear jaw-pieces located on opposite sides of a gap for receiving a workpiece; clamping means connected to the jaw-pieces for clamping the front and rear jaw-pieces to the workpiece located in the gap; a platform area means for supporting the router over the workpiece, the platform area being provided on at least one of the front and rear jaw-pieces; and a laterally adjustable guiding means, for guiding the router, and provided on the platform area, the laterally adjustable guiding means comprising at least one guide fence positioned parallel to the gap.

Abstract: A woodworking jig has a pair of horizontally elongate co-planar router plate guide surface areas spaced apart from one another, with an elongate opening between the router plate guide surface areas, a workpiece clamp mounted below the opening, and a guide member support extending along the opening. Router guide members are releasably interengageable with the router guide to locate the router guide members in operative positions above the workpiece clamp and below the router plate guide surfaces.

Abstract: A modular panel can used either as a pattern plate or a template to create a pattern plate in the fabrication of dovetail joints. This panel is a planar member having a generally rectangular shape, including a pair of sides, a left edge, and a right edge. The panel defines a first plurality of elongated openings positioned adjacent one of the sides of the panel, each of said openings extending between oppositely disposed first and second circular ends, said openings being used as a guide to cut the tails of a dovetail joint. The panel further defines a second plurality of openings positioned adjacent the other side of the panel. These openings are used as a guide to cut the pins of a dovetail joint. Additionally, the panel defines "half-openings" along its left and right edges. Thus, when two panels are placed side-by-side, the adjacent half-openings form the above described first and second elongated openings, thereby allowing a series of panels to be used to create dovetail joints of an indefinite length.

Abstract: A router and other cutting tools with a fixed center such as drills, shapers, milling machines, etc., used for cutting wood, metal or other materials, is provided with a fence mechanism for either a table or the base of a portable tool, for rapid and easy settings of the fence with respect to the center of the cutting tool. This is accomplished by a pivot mounting of the fence on a table or on a portable tool base, with respect to a block pivoted to the table or tool base, wherein the center of the pivot for the block and the center for the pivot for the fence are on opposite sides of the cutting tool and located on a line which passes through the tool center and the respective pivot locations. The desired spacing of the fence to the tool can be achieved using accurate spacers between the fence and the block, even with the tool being mounted in place.

Abstract: An apparatus for use with a portable router, a small template, and a template guide to rout virtually any shape onto workpieces that would normally be considered too small for standard portable routers to handle. The apparatus comprises a main body for supporting a router; locating means for locating the router with respect to the main body and mounted on the main body; support means extending down from the main body, for supporting the main body on a support surface for movement across the support surface; and a template guide mountable on the router around the router bit and extending below the support means, whereby, in use, with a workpiece and a template secured to the support surface and with a template on top of the workpiece, the router is supported by the main body and the support means above the template and workpiece and the template guide abuts the template to guide the router bit around the template.

Abstract: A workpiece holder includes a template and a pair of slide blocks mounted to the template for slideable movement with respect to the template. The slide blocks and the template can be mounted to a base plate or can be mounted to each other without the use of a base plate. The slide blocks include straight edge surface and L-shaped notched surface which can be reversed to accommodate templates and workpieces of varying shapes.

Abstract: A jig for cutting dovetail joints includes a rigid template (1) attached to a block (4). A T-slot (6) along the top of the block locates a stop (8) which is used to align the edges of boards into which dovetail joints are to be cut. The rigid templates (1) includes a row of tapered fingers (2) and an opposing row of straight fingers (3). Shims (16) are used to adjust the position of a backing board (14) relative to the tapered fingers (2), thus providing adjustment in the fit of the dovetail joints. The device is adapted to be used in conjunction with a table-mounted router having a template follower or bearing fitted to the shank of the cutters.

Abstract: The router jig of this invention uses a preformed negative form of the decorative molding as a guide which directs a router having a straight router bit along the end of a piece of the molding to appropriately form the end for an inside corner. The router jig includes a generally rectangular frame having a router support tray which is slidable relative to the frame. A slot is formed through one side wall of frame. A biased guide pin is connected to the router support tray and is accommodated within the slot of the frame. In use, a router is placed onto the router base and in contact with the guide pin which is extending through the slot. The opposite end of the guide pin is placed in contact with the negative form. With a piece of molding clamped under the frame, the router is turned on and slid with the router base perpendicularly across the molding. As the router is slid relative to the frame and molding, the guide pin is guided along the negative form.

Abstract: A dovetail joint jig for guiding a power tool for creating a dovetail slot in a first workpiece and a dovetail pin in a second workpiece includes a substantially flat main body portion having a slot portion on one side and a pin portion on an opposite side. The slot portion includes a pair of oppositely-disposed side projections which define a clearance space therebetween. A tapered router bit is guided along the inner edge of the side projections in order to create a dovetail slot in the first workpiece. The pin portion includes a slot-shaped portion whose planar shape coincides with the shape of the slot to be created in the first workpiece and accordingly in the preferred embodiment coincides with the shape of the tapered router bit. A generally cylindrical router bit is guided around the edge of the pin portion in order to remove material from the second workpiece and leave a dovetail pin which matches the dovetail slot in the first workpiece.

Abstract: A convertible woodworking jig comprising multiple components suited to making specialty woodcuts necessary for the manufacture of rails and stiles of cabinet door frames from standard milled wood stock. The jig has a base having a planar work surface, a first fence having a first straight edge, and a second fence with a second straight edge, between which edges a first cam assembly is medially positioned. The cam body is rotatably positionable for wedging a freely-positionable pressure block tight against a work piece, which is selectively positioned against one of either the first straight edge or the second straight edge. The work piece being so secured, a biscuit slot may be cut into the mitered end by use of a guide assembly disposed at an operative end of the second fence, which assembly closely guides a hand-held, power cutting tool at a predetermined angle formed relative to the plane of said second straight edge.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an instrument such as a technoscope, for machining the surfaces of for example, engine blades in normally inaccessible cavities, having a machining tool able to be simultaneously observed at the machining location with an optic, comprising an instrument shank to which a head is distally coupled, said head carrying the tool and being pivotable relative to the longitudinal axis of the instrument shank. In order to create the possibility of being able to measure damage to the surface to be machined with this instrument, a measuring tool with a measuring template is attachable to the instrument head, and with this instrument head, is pivotable into the field of view of the optic. The measuring tool may be attached to the head of the instrument in a simple manner instead of a machining tool. However the measuring template may also be arranged directly at the machining tool.

Abstract: A device for cutting trim moldings according to their displayed surface designs including a base for securely holding various molding widths, a profile gauge and a clamp for locking the profile gauge in an adjusted position on the base for a selected molding. The edge of the profile gauge functions to guide a cutting device such as a router. In a preferred embodiment, the clamp includes a router plate which is mounted at a predetermined angle relative to the base so the object molding is cut at such angle.

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

Abstract: A template for use with a jig having a workpiece positioning member. The template supports and guides a cutting tool used to cut joint members in two workpieces and comprises a support surface and at least one set of guides formed on the support surface for guiding the cutting tool. The support surface is movable with respect to the workpiece positioning member a predetermined distance between a first position to cut joint members in one workpiece and a second position to cut complementary joint members in another workpiece. This arrangement permits accurate routing of rounded or square finger joints or other types of uniform, spaced joints as determined by the template being used. Moving the template with respect to fixed workpiece positioning members means that no adjustment of the positioning members or workpieces is necessary between cutting of complementary joint members on separate workpieces which tends to result in more accurate cutting of the joints.

Abstract: A template for use in preparing additional templates to be used in the fabrication of dovetail joints comprises a single planar member having a pair of sides in which the member defines a first and second plurality of elongated openings of a particular shape. The first plurality of elongated openings have enlarged circular ends through which started holes are drilled into an underlying blank. A router is then inserted into the started hole and guided by the sides of the first elongated openings defines a pattern in the underlying form. Similarly, the second plurality of elongated openings provide a guide to a router for forming a pattern on the other side of the form. The form then becomes a template for use in the fabrication of both the dovetails and pins of a dovetail joint.

Abstract: A method for attaching an interduct to a duct by forming a groove on an outer surface of the duct and pressing out that portion of the duct encompassed by the groove to form an opening in the duct. A saddle is then attached to the duct and the interduct the attached to the saddle. The apparatus used for forming the opening in a duct comprises a template having an arcuate portion with a radius substantially the same as the duct. The template has a window portion having substantially the same shape as the opening to be formed in the duct. A base plate is provided having an arcuate portion with a radius substantially the same as the radius of the arcuate portion of the template such that the base plate is slidably fittable over the template. A cutting device is attached to the base plate and has a cutting element extending through the base plate.

Abstract: The template of the present invention is utilized in conjunction with a rotating cutting tool such as a router bit to form a self-mating, repeating, interlocking pattern in the edge of a work piece. The template has a body having an elongated edge having a plurality of notches formed therein. Each notch has two sides and an innermost edge, the notches being spaced along the elongated edge at equal intervals. Each notch has at least one S-shaped side which has an outer curved portion and an inner curved portion, the radius of the inner curved portion being equal to three times the radius of the outer curved portion. The rotating cutting tool is spaced apart from the elongated edge of the template by a distance equal to the radius of the outer curved portion of the S-shaped side wall so that, as the cutting tool is guided along the edge of the template, an interlocking, self-mating pattern is formed in the work piece edge.

Abstract: An apparatus for cutting an end of a work piece having a work piece curved face along a curve which is substantially the mirror image of the cross-sectional curvature of the work piece curved face includes a work piece support structure; a work piece anchoring and positioning structure for securing the work piece onto the support structure in a position to be cut; a cutting assembly carriage structure mounted to move toward and away from the end of the work piece; a work piece cutting assembly slidably mounted on the cutting assembly guide structure and including a work piece cutting member; a cutting member guide structure including a guide template having a template guide surface with a guide surface contour; and a guide surface following structure connected to the work piece cutting assembly for guiding the cutting member along a path substantially duplicating the guide surface contour. The work piece support structure preferably includes a platform member resting on several platform member legs.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a machine for forming grooves of uniform configuration in a face surface of a one-piece frame such that the adjacent grooves meet at inside corners to define miter lines. This machine comprises a support means adapted to securely support a side of the frame under a predetermined angle with relation to the horizontal plane, a cutter assembly having a cutter means, a first guiding means adapted to guide the cutter means along the respective miter line in order to cut the inside corner and the miter line, and a second guiding means adapted to guide the cutter means along the side of the frame to cut a side groove portion extending between the opposite miter lines on the side of the panel. The frame is extended from the support means outwardly upwardly, and the first guiding means further comprises a stop means adapted to restrict the movement of the cutter means beyond the area designated for formation of the respective inside corner defined by the corresponding miter lines.

Abstract: A vacuum template has a suction chamber on its back surface that adheres the template to the wall or other flat surface when a source of vacuum pressure attached to the template is turned on and the template has been placed by the worker in its desired position. Dust inlets adjacent a guidance hole in the template immediately suction away dust particles as the hole is being cut by a power tool or hand saw manipulated by the user. Interchangeable modules on the template provide for variations in hole size and shape.

Abstract: A joint jig and template assembly has a base, first and second clamp assemblies attached to the base, each of the first and second clamp assemblies having a clamp member which is capable of moving relative to the base to engage a board placed adjacent the base, a support structure engagable with the base and a template supportable by the support structure. The template has at least one undulating surface to guide a router bit during operation of a router upon the board, and a plurality of bores arranged to guide a bit during operation of a drill upon the board. Movement of the router and drill are limited by the template during operation on the board to cut a particular design in one of the end surfaces of the board to enable the board to mate with another board to form an angled joint.

Abstract: A template for use with a jig having a workpiece positioning member. The template supports and guides a cutting tool used to cut joint members in two workpieces and comprises a support surface and at least one set of guides formed on the support surface for guiding the cutting tool. The support surface is movable with respect to the workpiece positioning member a predetermined distance between a first position to cut joint members in one workpiece and a second position to cut complementary joint members in another workpiece. This arrangement permits accurate routing of rounded or square finger joints or other types of uniform, spaced joints as determined by the template being used. Moving the template with respect to fixed workpiece positioning members means that no adjustment of the positioning members or workpieces is necessary between cutting of complementary joint members on separate workpieces which tends to result in more accurate cutting of the joints.