Sliding trim marking device and method of using same

A trim marking device comprising:

• a base member defining a slide groove;
• and
• a slide member slidable within said groove;
• at least one of said base member and said slide member having an end having a 45° angled trim marking edge extending upwards from a bottom portion of said device, said base member having a first jamb abutment member, said slide member having a second jamb abutment member.

A trim marking device to gauge the span between opposing jambs for subsequent positioning of the device upon a trim piece to be marked and cut, the device comprising:

• a base member defining a slide groove, a lip extending over said side groove and in part defining a gap, and a first jamb abutment member;
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• a slide member having a first end slidable within said groove, a tongue insertable within said gap, and a second jamb abutment member;
• at least one of said base member and said slide member having an end having a 45° angled trim marking edge extending upwards from a bottom portion of said device;
• whereby, said slide member slides within said groove to where said first and said second abutment members abut opposing jambs and whereby a trim piece is marked and cut upon subsequent positioning of said device.

A method for marking a trim piece comprising the steps of:

• (a) providing a trim marking device comprising:
• (i) a base member defining a slide groove and having a first jamb abutment member;
• and
• (ii) a slide member slidable within said groove and having a second jamb abutment member;
• at least one of said base member and said slide member having an end having a 45° angled trim marking edge extending upwards from a bottom portion of said device;
• (b) sliding said slide member within said groove to abut said first and said second abutment members against opposing jambs;
• (c) subsequently placing said device upon a trim piece to be marked along said trim marking edge;
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• (d) marking the trim piece.