Set-up tool
OwnerAnthony J. Cucinotta, George A. Bondinventors
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Abstract
A set-up tool is provided for use with a working tool, such as a power saw, that works near a surface (18) having a miter slot. The set-up tool includes a dial indicator (6) and mounting members (2, 4) which mount the dial indicator in a measuring position above the surface. One of the mounting members (4) fits into the miter slot on the surface. The dial indicator is moveable with respect to the mounting member (4) that fits into the miter slot. A locking screw (3) is provided for selectively locking the dial indicator in a desired location relative to the mounting member (4).
Claims8
A set-up tool for use with a working tool that works near a surface having a miter slot, the set-up tool comprising:
- a dial indicator;
- mounting means for mounting the dial indicator in a measuring position above the surface, a first part of the mounting means fitting into the miter slot, the dial indicator being mounted on a second part of the mounting means which is moveable with respect to the first part of the mounting means that fits into the miter slot;
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- locking means for selectively locking the second part of the mounting means to the first part of the mounting means to locate the dial indicator at a desired location relative to the first part of the mounting means.
A set-up tool for use with a working tool that works near a surface having a miter slot, the set-up tool comprising:
- a dial indicator;
- a mount assembly for mounting the dial indicator in a measuring position above the surface, the mount assembly including a first mounting member which fits into the miter slot and a second mounting member which is carried by the first mounting member, the second mounting member being moveable with respect to the first member, the second mounting member having the dial indicator mounted thereon;
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- locking means for selectively locking the second mounting member in a desired location relative to the first mounting member.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.