Abstract: An improved table saw including: (1) an improved fence assembly having a handle cam rotatably mounted and received by at least one annular bearing; (2) a pivot pin to absorb shear loading that occurs when operator aligns fence channel perpendicular to fence head; (3) a grooved surface on the head assembly to substantially self-align the fence assembly parallel to the saw blade; (4) an improved microadjust assembly; (5) an improved locking pawl; (5) an improved miter gauge, and (6) a hinged belt guard.

Abstract: The sheet material cutting system includes a cutting board having a reference corner with its two edges at a right angle with respect to each other. Cutting grooves are formed in the cutting board through the top layer thereof to expose a different colored layer for groove visibility. The grooves are positioned at known distances from the reference corner. The reference corner carries stops so that, when a sheet of colored transparent material is placed against the stops, the grooves can be used to guide a knife for cutting a square piece of colored transparent material for use in color frames in stage and similar lighting systems.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for precisely, easily and automatically setting and resetting stops on a cutting table. In particular, a hand manipulable pointer slideable along a scale may be moved a desired and equal distance to that desired of the stops, and the stops will automatically move that same distance and direction. The system is accomplished by operatively coupling the stops and the pointer system to a linear actuator. Also disclosed is an electromechanical braking system of superior quality for this apparatus.

Abstract: A positionable top for operatively positioning a power tool by adjusting the position of the top in relation to a frame. By utilizing multiple engaging slots on the frame and a matching projection on the square top, the top may be rotated, inverted, horizontally adjusted, and vertically positioned within a frame to support various portable power tools in a variety of positions. The power tools are locked to the top by clamps which utilize “T” shaped grooves as both clamp rails and miter guide grooves.

Abstract: An adjustable rip fence for a machine tool has a fence which is movable with respect to the cutting tool due to a rack and pinion. The rail assembly supporting the fence include a pair of stationary rails which are secure to the machine tool. A movable rail telescopically engages each stationary rail and the movement of each rail is accomplished by the rotation of a pair of pinion gears each of which engages a respective rack on the movable rails. The simultaneous rotation of the pinion gears is the result of both pinion gears being secured to a common pinion shaft which is rotatably secured to the machine tool. The telescoping nature of the rails allows for adjustment of the fence beyond the working surface of the machine tool. A pair of scales is disposed on one of the movable rails.

Abstract: A cutting-off machine includes a fastening device including a headrail positioning base fixedly mounted on a top wall of a working table and containing a first guiding groove for passage of a headrail, a slat positioning base fixedly mounted on the top wall of the working table and containing a guiding opening for passage of a plurality of juxtaposed slats, and a bottom rail positioning base adjustably fixed on the top wall of the working table and containing a second guiding groove for passage of a bottom rail.

Abstract: A worktable has a supporting structure comprising folding elements (2, 3 and 4), and a top frame (1) along which worktop sections (5) may be selectively positioned to function as the jaws of a clamp or to function in conjunction with power tool support elements, here exampled as a sliding plate (6) for the attachment of a circular saw and a fence guide(7).

Abstract: A cutter for cutting flexible material held on a roll thereof. The cutter has a frame that mounts a drop in roll of flexible material and a drop in tensioning roller in an open end of the frame. The cutter has a cutting area that is generally enclosed and houses a plurality of slitting knives and a tear off cutting blade. The cutting area has an entrance and exit slot for the material with the slitting knives slitting the material as it passes through the cutting area. The slit material can exit through the exit slot. After a predetermined length has been pulled forwardly relative to the cutting blade the slit material can be cut into pieces by tearing it against the cutting blade. A length determining gage allows pieces of a precise length to be cut. The material is pulled through the cutter by a set of feed rollers contained within the cutting area.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a ceiling tile cutting apparatus for the cutting and edging of successive tiles with corresponding angular cuts in a corresponding manner. The apparatus comprises a plurality of vertically arranged support legs connected by a plurality of horizontal members and a planar table member of generally rectilinear configuration attached at the upper end of the support legs. The table member has a first or proximal edge, a second or distal edge parallel to the first edge, a left hand edge and a right hand edge generally parallel to the left edge. An elongated slot extends through the table member parallel to the right hand edge of the table. A pair of guide rails supported over the elongated slot, and a motorized cutting tool mechanism is arranged to slide on the guide rails, with a cutting tool extending into the slot. An adjustable telescopable ruler is pivotably arranged on the table.

Abstract: A mitre box having a base and a pair of upstanding spaced sidewalls extending upwardly from the base. Each sidewall has an end edge, a slot in each of the sidewalls, the slots being in angular axial alignment with each other with the slot in one of the sidewalls being in axial angular alignment with the slot in the opposite sidewall, ruler marks on said mitre box substantially parallel to the sidewalls. Notch means are also provided between the two end edges of the sidewalls.

Abstract: A woodworking machinery jig and fixture system includes an L-shaped track which can be attached to a separate wood fence, a miter head, an auxiliary table or other workpiece support of woodworking machinery such as a table saw, a band saw, radial arm saw, miter saw, a drill press or a router table. Two T-slots are formed in the top of the track, two are formed in the front, and one is formed in the back. A flip stop can be adjustably mounted in either of the two top T-slots, a wood fence can be secured in the front T-slots and the rear T-slot can be used to mount the track to a miter head, fence of a miter saw, or other work guide. Two sections of track can be connected with a connector set, and a lower end cap is used to support the workpiece next to the cutting tool. A miter guide with a 360.degree. adjustable head can be used to mount a section of track and the track to mount stops for clamping a workpiece between them for cutting tapers.

Abstract: A measuring apparatus for measuring the thickness of slices taken from biological tissue samples by a microtome. The apparatus integrates a digital micrometer, a drive motor, sensing and control circuitry, and a mounting plate, and is designed to be attached to the top of a Krumdieck or similarly designed microtome for measuring the thickness of slices produced. The apparatus is designed so that the spindle of the micrometer is positioned in vertical alignment with the tissue well and plunger of the microtome. The user initiates downward movement of the spindle by depressing a down switch and control circuitry actuates the drive motor to advance the spindle of the micrometer down toward the top of the plunger until the bottom surface of the spindle contacts the plunger. The bottom surface of the spindle is electrically connected to a power source, and the plunger is electrically connected to the control circuitry.

Abstract: A guillotine cutting apparatus for solid bodies of hard brittle materials such as building bricks, blocks and stone, has a base member mounting a movable cutter for engagement with the body and cutting force applying means which imparts an impact cutting force to the cutter. Preferably a measuring frame for determining the length of the body parts that are to be cut comprises a movable stop member against which one end of the body is butted, the stop member being resiliently mounted in the frame to permit its movement away from the cutting plane as the body is cut. Preferably the cutting force applying means comprise a hand operated hammer slidably mounted on a relatively long shaft connected to the cutter member and guided by the shaft into contact with an anvil on the shaft, thereby imparting a stored energy high impact cutting force to the movable cutter.

Abstract: An adjustment mechanism is provided for positioning a fence assembly along a guide rail of a bench top woodworking tool. The device includes a body member having a guide way portion which is linearly slidable along the guide rail and lockable at various positions. The barrel's body is provided with an elongated axial bore parallel to the guide rail. An elongated barrel extends through the bore and the body of the barrel is relatively rotatable thereto. An attachment member connects the elongated barrel to the fence assembly so that relative rotation of the elongated barrel and the body member causes the attachment member and fence assembly to move linearly relative to the body. The body member is provided with a locking mechanism so that the body member can be secured to the guide rail at various positions to facilitate precise adjustments of the fence relative to a woodworking tool cutter.

Abstract: A cantilevered hand-held power tool attachment device for releasably mounting hand-held power tools in an elevated upright position over a base, has a base, and mounted to the base, means for selectively adjustably elevating and lowering the pair of laterally opposed cantilevered support arms extending longitudinally over the base, a power tool carriage slidably mounted between the pair of laterally opposed cantilevered support arms and selectively slidably lockably positionable in a longitudinal direction along the pair of laterally opposed cantilever support arms, and the power tool carriage adapted to releasably lockably mate a hand-held power tool in releasably mountable vertical engagement thereon.

Abstract: A guide apparatus for cutting roofing shingles includes a rigid base plate, substantially rectangular in shape, having a first end wall spaced from a second end wall; a first side wall spaced from a second side wall; a cutting guide pivotally supported on the base plate along the first side wall; and upright guide surfaces mounted for sliding movement on the base plate adjacent to the second side wall. The cutting guide may be fixed at non-perpendicular and perpendicular angles to the long axis of the base plate. A scale having reference markings for cutting shingles at predetermined lengths is mounted along the first side wall. The scale may be utilized to determine points at which the beginning and the end of a cut can occur both easily and accurately. A modification of the invention includes an outward extension of the base plate along the first side wall, the extension having an opening within it, the combination serving as a carrying handle for the guide apparatus.

Abstract: A precision cutting assembly comprises a frame, a material support table mounted to the frame and a cutting blade for cutting sheet stock material. A cutting blade carrier is mounted to the frame for movement along a linear path. Pressure producing elements contiguously hold the cutting blade carrier within precise parallel limits of movement along the linear path. The cutting blade carrier causes the cutting blade to accurately cut precision segments from a sheet of material disposed on the material support table. A precision measuring mechanism includes a precision threaded rod member and an indicating element mounted to move along a linear scale upon rotation of the precision threaded rod member. A circumferential scale has a plurality of marks spaced from a circumferential zero point and spaced to indicate a preselected amount of rod member rotation between adjacent circumferential marks.

Abstract: A precision adjustable saw table adapted for use with a radial arm saw includes a cutting table slidably mounted to the base table of the radial arm saw. Adjusters are mounted to the base table and are adapted to precisely and accurately position the cutting table in relation to the base table, and thus, the saw blade of the radial arm saw. A measurer is adapted to precisely and accurately measure the position of the cutting table in relation to the base table, and thus, the saw blade are mounted to the base table.

Abstract: A distance locating device or work length stop (120) for attachment to a machine tool apparatus (1) comprises an index (89) and a facility (85) for supporting a measuring tape (95)- The index (89) is situated to align with measurements on the tape (95) whereby the setting of a distance between the end (124) of a stopping member (120) and an edge of a saw blade attached to the apparatus can be read directly from the index (89).

Abstract: An apparatus for making tenons and mortises includes a table with a first opening in the top surface thereof. The top surface is disposed for receiving a sliding base assembly for a cutting device having a second opening therein. A work-piece holding assembly is detachably connected to a front portion of the table. The table and sliding base assembly cooperate to define the movement of the sliding base assembly in relation to said first opening. The work-piece holding assembly is positionable at preselected angles and varying vertical positions in relation to the top surface of the table.

Abstract: A new and improved miter apparatus includes a base plate assembly which includes a front end, two sides, and a rear end. The base plate assembly includes a slot at the front end midway between the two side members for receiving a saw blade. A track assembly is located between the rear end and the slot on the base plate assembly. A carriage assembly is supported by the track assembly. The carriage assembly is capable of being moved back and forth along the track assembly. The carriage assembly includes a first pivot assembly and a second pivot assembly supported by the base plate assembly at a position between the track assembly and the slot on the base plate assembly. A pair of miter arms are pivotally connected to the second pivot assembly. The miter arms include respective third pivot assemblies supported by the miter arms.

Abstract: A guide for a mitre saw is described which includes a base having a face with a first side edge, a second side edge, a first edge and a second edge. A guide member is pivotally mounted to the face of the base. The guide member can be locked to the base in a preselected angular position. A telescopic member is secured to the guide member for co-axial telescopic movement. The telescopic member has a mounting pin. A ruler having an elongate mounting slot is telescopically received on the mounting pin. The ruler is movable relative to the mounting pin toward the first side edge and the second side edge of the base within limits defined by the elongate mounting slot. The ruler can be locked to the telescopic member such that the positioning of the telescopic member determines the position of the ruler relative to the first edge and the second edge of the base.

Abstract: A pocket joint cutter system for forming a pocket cut and fastener bore into a workpiece. The pocket cut and fastener bore receives a fastener such as a self-tapping screw which passes through the bore and into a second workpiece for forming a Joint between the two workpieces. The head of the fastener is held within the pocket cut in order to secure the joint. In one preferred form of the present invention, a workpiece system secures the workpiece in a predetermined position and forms the pocket cut and fastener bore into the workpiece. This preferred embodiment further comprises a bench-mounting system coupled to the workpiece system for securing the system to a bench. Using this embodiment of the present invention, the system can be mounted to a bench, and the workpiece can be brought to the system and held in position while the user forms the pocket cut and fastener bore.

Abstract: A woodworking machinery jig and fixture system includes a track which is attached to a separate plywood fence, auxiliary table or other workpiece support of woodworking machinery such as a table saw, a band saw, radial arm saw, miter saw, a drill press or a router table. A flip stop and an optional microadjuster mount to a T-shaped slot in the track. An angle bracket is also provided for making right angle connections of track to track or track to support. A location stop records the position of a track relative to a flip stop or other jig or fixture and a circle jig can be used in the track to cut circles. A miter guide, optionally having a fixed head, has a longitudinally adjustable auxiliary fence and a miter bar with an anti-play feature in which a bearing is adjusted to slide on the side of a table top slot in which the bar is received. A guideway for the miter guide has a concave bottom wall which adjustably flexes to tighten the guideway around a miter guide bar.

Abstract: An adjustable saw gauge fixture is disclosed including first and second end plates joined by two parallel guide rods and an intermediate screw rod, a movable jaw plate mounted on the parallel guide rods and the screw rod and controlled by an adjusting knob to move along the screw rod pitch by pitch in holding down the workpiece between either end plate, a bolt retained engaged with the screw thread of the screw rod by a spring in holding the movable jaw plate in place, two handles made on the end plates, a miter block made of an angle bar having one end pivoted to the first end plate and an opposite end freely moved toward or apart from said second end plate, a miter gauge having one end fixed to the miter block and an elongated groove peripherally marked with graduations movably secured to the second end plate.

Abstract: A tool carriage includes a main beam along which a subcarriage carrying the tool travels and is supported above a supporting table by two end parts each associated with opposite ends of the main beam. The main beam has a length sufficient to straddle the widest width of conventional supporting tables and is adjustable at one of the two end parts to accommodate different table widths. The end parts have rollers which support the carriage above the table support surface and against lateral displacement on the table. The lateral rollers on one end of the carriage are capable of being adjusted relative to horizontal and vertically extending directions allowing either end of the carriage to be generically adaptable to any table edge configuration.

Abstract: A carriage for carrying a labeller, bundler or similar tool for working on sheet material spread on a supporting table is moveable vertically and transversely relative to such table by an associated lifting and transport cart allowing the carriage to be lifted from one table and transported to another table at which it is lowered onto the new table to bring it into working relationship therewith. The carriage may be engaged by the cart from the side or end of the table. Accordingly, the carriage may be moved from one table to another even in cases where the carriage can not be easily moved onto or off of the end of a table because of such table end being inaccessible. Means hold the carriage against vertical and lateral movement relative to the table while the carriage is in working relationship therewith, and these means are moveable to disengaged positions to free the carriage for vertical movement relative to the table when removing the carriage from or placing it onto the table.

Abstract: A shaft cut off gauge has a base adjustable along a supporting table and a series of spaced slots along the upper edge of an upstanding longitudinal wall for receiving the upper portion of a fence which has a slot in its upper wall and in its lower flange that receives the upper wall of the base in fixed relationship, the fence being mountable in any of various spaced slots to adjust the fence along the base. A combined shaft support and guard is provided for use with the gauge.

Abstract: A measuring scale is disclosed for use in connection with a mitre saw, a cut-off saw, and similar cutting implement which includes a support surface on which a piece of wood to be cut is placed, and a saw blade operable to cut such a piece of wood. The measuring scale includes an upstanding backstop disposed to extend laterally in one direction from the saw blade above the support surface, against which the piece of wood may be placed for cutting, and a coilable tape measure having a casing for mounting on the backstop and a coiled tape disposed in the casing so that a free end thereof may be grasped to allow pulling the tape outwardly from the casing in the one direction. A marking is incribed in the backstop at a location on the other side of the casing from the saw blade. A scale is inscribed on the coiled tape and includes indicia for indicating the length of the piece of wood being cut when the free end of the tape is aligned with the adjacent end of the piece of wood.

Abstract: A vinyl tile spacing gauge and cutter for the measuring and scoring of an edge floor tile, such device having a heated plate surface on which the tile is positioned and a pair of extendable measuring arms adapted to extend from the base of the device from the edge of a central flooring tile to an adjacent wall to determine the dimensions to cut the tile and a scoring arm positioned above the heated surface slideably adjustable to cut the tile at a selected position, such heated surface having a measurement grid delineated thereon for the positioning of a tile in relation thereto and in relation to the dimensions obtained from the measuring arms.

Abstract: A self-aligning quick pick-off rip fence for use in a table saw is disclosed. The rip fence holds a workpiece relative to a rotatable saw blade extending through an upper surface of the table saw for longitudinal or rip cutting along the length of the workpiece. The rip fence includes a fence head slidably mounted to a front rail that is attached to the table saw. A fence channel is mounted to the fence head at a first end and extends across the upper surface of the table saw in generally parallel alignment with a plane extending through a rotatable saw blade and terminates in a second end. A self-aligning bearing is attached to the second end of the fence channel and is slidably mounted relative to a rear rail attached to the table saw. A handle assembly is mounted to the first end of the fence channel and is interconnected to the self-aligning bearing for engaging and disengaging same in locked and unlocked relationship to the rear rail.

Abstract: A manually-operated tile cutter comprises mainly a base, a measuring piece, and a guiding bar. The base is provided at one end thereof with a stopper consisting of a stopper face perpendicular to the cutting direction and of a guide slot parallel to the stopper face. The measuring piece is composed of a length measuring portion and an angle measuring portion disposed at one end of the length measuring portion. The length measuring portoin is disposed slidably in the guide slot. The guiding bar is pivotally arranged on the angle measuring portion so as to point out on the angle measuring portion the angle formed by the guiding bar and the length measuring portion. The cutter therefore guides and holds the tile intended to be cut in a vertical manner. The guiding bar can be also used to point out the angle and to support the tile when the cutter is doing an angular cutting of the tile.

Abstract: A portable machine tool device (1) which may be transported in knocked down form in a substantially flat case. In assembled form the device (1) includes a support frame (8) and a swinging parallelogram linkage frame (9) which pivots about a rear edge of the support frame (8) and can be locked in any radial orientation by clamp (20) at the front edge of the support frame (8). The front edge of the support frame (8) includes a rectangular protractor scale (28) which reads off the radial angle of the frame (9) relative to the central position of the support frame (8). A machine tool is secured and independently locked or allowed to slide longitudinally and transversely in a carriage (38) which itself can longitudinally slide along or be locked to the upper rails (31) or the frame (9). The frame (9) itself can be rigidly locked to or slide at a constant radial direction, relative to the support frame (8).

Abstract: Bulk arrow shafts, of various diameters, obtained from a manufacturer, which are tapered on one end and square cut at the other end, are subsequently securely supported, accurately measured for an arrow length wanted by an archer, and then cut to this measured length by an archer, who uses this portable bulk arrow shaft guide, support, measurement and guided miter-like razor saw cutoff assembly. An elongated planar base of this assembly is made to rest on a work table or on another level surface structure. A top opening central dovetail groove extends throughout the length of this base. A slidably, selectably positioned receiver subassembly, having depending complementary dovetail portions, is removably interfitted with this base, at the measuring end thereof, to hold a tapered end of a bulk arrow shaft at a designated length of the final arrow shaft length.

Abstract: A table saw has a circular saw table, a miter table and a supplementary table to form a working table, on the front and rear sides of which two guide rails are disposed slidably with respect to the working table. The miter table has a miter fence thereon whose pivot points are provided at two separate positions.

Abstract: A shingle cutting apparatus includes a base, a lever arm pivotally mounted to the base, and a pair of diverging cutting blades mounted to the lever arm. The base includes a shingle-receiving surface upon which a shingle may be positioned for cutting. A pair of grooves are defined in the shingle-receiving surface corresponding to the positions of the cutting blades. In operation, the lever arm is moved downwardly against a shingle, and the cutting blades extend through the shingle and into the corresponding grooves in the base. A ruled back stop and a removable end stop are included to facilitate desired cutting of a shingle. The apparatus may be modified to replace the pair of diverging blades with a single, perpendicular blade for cutting straight-line partial shingles. The apparatus is particularly useful for cutting partial shingles in a variety of widths, and most particularly for cutting the conventional six-sided ridge cap shingle.

Abstract: A glazed tile cutter capable of straightly or circularly cutting a glazed tile is provided. The cutter includes an elongated base upon which are two longitudinally mounted brackets and mounted therebetween, two parallel sliding rods on which two sliding pieces are slidably mounted. Two cutters are respectively fixed onto the sliding piece for straightly and circularly cutting a glazed tile. A pad piece and a stopper are mounted on the base, with the stopper having a surface capable of abutting against one side edge of the glazed tile.

Abstract: The present invention is a multiple angle measuring gauge and also a fence system which incorporates the stop mechanism. The stop mechanism has a body member which slides on the fence. A workpiece positioning member includes a rod and support for the rod. A workpiece head is cooperatively connected to one end of the rod for engaging the molding. The rod is releasably locked in relative position to the support means. The rod preferably has at least 21/2 inches of travel and the rod is slideable on the support. A 90.degree. ruler is cooperatively connected to a back member of the fence and a 45.degree. ruler is cooperatively connected to a top surface of the bottom member of the fence.

Abstract: A device for setting a workpiece to position comprising a rod securely fixed at one end to a workpiece backing plate and back and forth movably fitted in a support stand, a dial threadedly secured to a threaded portion formed on a rear peripheral edge portion of said support stand, and a stopper provided at the rear end of said dial which is connected to said rod and which operates to regulate the movement of said workpiece backing plate by abutting against the rear end face of the dial, whereby the movement of the workpiece backing plate can be set to a value proportional to the setting of the dial.

Abstract: A machine having a cutting head assembly and a clamping system is provided for cutting shapes in planar workpieces. A pair of separately operated blades are convergently disposed to enable the formation of an edge bevel on the workpiece by cutting it from either side, and also to enable facile V-grooving. The clamping system securely and inobtrusively secures the workpiece in cutting position.

Abstract: An apparatus for cutting wall covering sheet from a roll permits longitudinal as well as transverse cutting of sheet from a roll. The apparatus comprises a support to hold a roll of wall covering sheet and allow the sheet to be unwound, a transverse member on the support positioned substantially parallel with the roll, the sheet passing over the transverse member when unwound from the roll, the transverse member having a slot to enable a cutting blade to make a transverse cut in the sheet, a longitudinal track on the support extending transversely substantially parallel to the roll and the transverse member, a cutting blade holder slidingly mounted on the track for positioning at any location on the track, and a cutting blade to fit in the cutting blade holder to cut the sheet longitudinally as the sheet is unwound from the roll over the transverse member.

Abstract: A woodworking fence includes a dovetail slot into which a stop block and a push fixture each having a dovetail protrusion are in slidable engagement. Operation of a thumbscrew extending through the stop block wedges the block protrusion into firm fixed engagement with the fence dovetail slot. A bottom section of the stop block is undercut to form a relieved space which prevents accumulation of chips resulting from a cutting operation. A workpiece is pushed into a cutter by the push fixture which slides along a work surface and is kept in alignment by the push fixture dovetail protrusion sliding in the fence slot. The push fixture is relieved away from the work surface to avoid damage to the push fixture as the cutting tool cuts the portion of the workpiece adjacent to the push fixture. An erasable polycarbonate strip is disposed on the fence and has a permanent arrow locating the center of the cutting tool, to assist in locating the workpieces and stop block.

Abstract: An apparatus for cutting properly sized artwork mats utilizes a pivoting cutter guide that has only one locking point and scale rule. Such apparatus quickly speeds up the process and increases the ease at which artwork mats are prepared. Included with the apparatus is a special conversion ruler that eliminates any need to perform mathematical calculations during the marking and cutting process. A flat surface provided underneath the base of the apparatus acts as a stop for large sheets of mat material when the apparatus is placed atop the sheets. This ensures that straight square cuts are made when cutting up the initial mat stock. A special cutter head allows both bevel and straight cuts to be made on the same guide and cutter head.

Abstract: A crosscut fixture for a table saw which includes a flat board, a guide rail which is fixed to the bottom surface of the board, and an elongated guide bar which is pivotally connected to the top surface of the board for enabling the guide bar to move relative to the board to a plurality of angular positions relative to the saw blade. The fixtures provided with a clamping device for locking the guide bar to the board at any desired angular setting. The guide bar is also provided with a length gauge and the board is provided with an angle scale which is intersected by the rear surface of the guide bar. The angular position of the guide bar relative to the saw blade is determined by aligning the lower edge of the rear surface of the guide bar at the appropriate angular marking on the scale. The guide bar is also provided with a length gauge at one end.

Abstract: A paper trimmer including a base having an upper surface for supporting paper to be cut by a cutter structure pivotally mounted to one edge of the base. Structure is associated with the base for carrying associated office supply and office device elements, such as paper clips, an adhesive tape dispenser, a stapler, and a staple remover. Recesses are provided in a wall portion associated with the base for receiving the stapler, paper clips, and staple remover, and a cover is removably mounted to the wall for selectively closing the recess containing the paper clips. The tape dispenser is removably mounted to a rear edge portion of the base and forms an integral part thereof in the paper trimmer assembly. A lock is provided for selectively locking the movable cutter blade handle in a lowermost position. A fingertip protecting element is mounted to the base overlying the fixed cutter blade on the base.

Abstract: A paper trimmer having a base cover and cutter blade handle formed of molded synthetic resin. The base defines a plurality of upwardly opening recesses. The cover is pivotally mounted to the base for selectively closing one or more of the recesses. The base includes a support wall immediately subjacent the cutting edge of the fixed cutter blade mounted thereto for improved long, troublefree cutting operation by the paper trimmer.

Abstract: Glass cutting apparatus which includes a base with a fixed, glass positioning fence along one edge thereof and a removable, pivotable glass cutter guide which can be locked to the base at a selected angle relative to the fixed fence, allowing glass to be scored at any selected angle with respect to the fence. A variety of accessories allow the glass being worked to be securely positioned on the base; one of these is a removable fence against which the glass may be positioned instead of against the fixed fence. A holder for a glass cutter which is slidable along and then fixable to the pivotable glass cutter guide allows the system to be employed to cut arcs as well as straight lines. Optionally, the system may be employed with yet another accessory which allows the center of an arc being cut to be shifted to any selected location on the base of that system.

Abstract: A tool is used simultaneously align and square a conventional mat cutter. The tool is an elongated member (such as a rectangular block) with a bottom surface and at least two perpendicular lateral edges, together with a channel extending across its bottom surface parallel to one of the lateral edges of the tool. The vertical cross-section of the channel is contoured to seat firmly against the guide rail assembly of the mat cutter. Using the guide rail assembly as a fixed point of reference, the perpendicular arms of the mat cutter can be aligned and squared against the lateral edges of the tool. In addition, the tool can be used to ensure correct placement of measuring rulers on the perpendicular arms of the mat cutter.

Abstract: A sawmill gauge is set forth for use in combination in rough-cut push/pull type sawmill organizations. The gauge apparatus comprises a framework securable to an underlying support relative to a sawmill blade wherein the framework includes a plurality of parallel cooperating threaded tracks operative by means of a single external rotatable handle coextensive with one of the tracks including a carriage reciprocatably driven by the tracks including internal threads cooperative with external threads folded in the tracks. The carriage includes a guide beam reciprocatably adjustable relative to said carriage and pivotally securable thereto to provide angular adjustment of said guide relative to said sawmill. Angular adjustment of said guide is limited to fifteen degrees clockwise or counter-clockwise rotation of said guide including a fine adjustment set screw cooperative with a clamping arrangement for securing the guide in a predetermined angular orientation relative to the sawmill.

Abstract: A manual stock stop is diclosed including a track assembly and a sliding stop assembly. A cable-activated electromechanical position transducer sends an electrical signal corresponding to the position of a stop bar mounted on the top assembly to a monitor/control unit which displays the position of the stop bar. A fine adjustment mechanism in the stop assembly allows for precise positioning of the stop bar. An automatic stock stop is also disclosed including a track and sliding carriage assembly. A motorized screw mechanism mounted on the track moves a carriage a limited distance along the track. The ends of flippers mounted on the carriage can be extended beyond an edge of the carriage to actually stop the stock. A guide and a device for performing a machine operation on the stock may also be mounted on the track. A computer control unit activates and coordinates the various functions of the stock stop.