Flat panel saw and router guide
AssigneeThe Florida State University Research Foundation, Inc.
InventorEdward E. Kirkland
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Abstract
A marking and cutting guide particularly adapted for use on large flat panels—such as pieces of plywood. The invention clamps onto large panels and remains in place while the user either uses it to mark a cutting line or uses is as a saw guide. Adjustment means are provided so that the user can easily adapt the device to panels of different sizes. Clamping means are provided so that the user can easily clamp the device to a panel.
Claims12
A square allowing a user to mark and cut a planar object wherein said planar object has a first edge, and a second edge approximately parallel to said first edge, comprising:
- a. a flat panel, having at least one straight edge guide;
- b. a fixed stop, descending downward from said flat panel and formed in a shape to bear against said first edge when said flat panel is placed on said planar object so that said edge guide is perpendicular to said first edge;
- c. a clamp body, slidably attached to said flat panel;
- d. adjustment means allowing said clamp body to move relative to said fixed stop, so that when said user places said flat panel against said planar object and presses said fixed stop against said first edge, said user can then slide said clamp body toward said fixed stop until said clamp body rests against said second edge;
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- e. clamping means, capable of forcing said clamp body toward said fixed stop so as to clamp said square securely to said planar object while maintaining said edge guide in an orientation which is perpendicular to said first edge.
A square as recited in claim 3, wherein said clamp body further comprise a release lever which, when actuated, allows said user to slide said clamp body along said clamp rod in a direction away from said fixed stop.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.