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US 6,887,017 B2Granted
Self-guided trim tool and method
OwnerDonald Edward Klesserinventor
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Abstract
A rotary trim tool (11) and method for trimming workpieces of various materials. The rotary trim tool comprises a shank (12), a trim guide (13), a cutting member (14), and a trim-depth guide (15). For use, the tool (11) is mounted in a rotatable machine, such as a router. The trim tool (11) is setup for trimming by adjusting its axial position in relation to the workpiece, and by using a trim-depth guide (15) of appropriate dimension. Using this method, the rotary trim tool (11) is capable of trimming the workpiece to precise dimensions.
Claims10
A self-guided rotary tool for trimming workpieces, comprising:
- (a) a shank that can be gripped in a chuck of a rotatable machine;
- (b) a cutting member having a first end and a second end and a first maximum radial dimension mounted on said shank;
- (c) a trim-depth guide mounted on said shank adjacent one of said first and second ends of said cutting member having a second radial dimension smaller than said first maximum radial dimension of said cutting member;
- (d) a trim guide mounted on said shank adjacent another of said first and second ends of said cutting member having a third radial dimension equal to said first maximum radial dimension of said cutting member.
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