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US 6,148,881 AGranted
Workbench
OwnerCarlos Martin Uribe Valenzuelainventor
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Abstract
A workbench is provided that can be used as a conventional table (for the dining room, for card games, etc,.) and also provides the features of a carpentry and mechanics workbench. The workbench can be used in conjunction with an electric drill to provide the services of a sander, router, bench drill wood lathe, and bench saw.
Claims7
A workbench adaptable for use as a general purpose table comprising:
- a) a flat, rectangular table top substantially smooth on an upper surface thereof having a plurality of spaced holes and one or more slots to accommodate a cutting wheel of a circular saw and for receiving a square to be used as a guide, said upper surface being sufficiently smooth to permit the placing of a table cloth over said table top and use of the workbench as an ordinary table;
- b) means for supporting one or more clamps comprising a skirt mounted along one or more of the edges of said table top flush with said upper surface and extending downwardly below said table top, each skirt being C-shaped in cross section with an opening into each skirt directed outwardly;
- c) means comprising cross braces below said table top joining said skirts for reinforcing said table top and having horizontal, slidable rods extending outwardly from said table top for supporting power tools performing cutting operations on said table top;
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- d) said skirts and cross braces having spaced holes to accommodate screw members and rods for supporting and positioning tools and clamps.
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