Richard J Howe

US Patent:

6477782, Nov 12, 2002

Filed:

May 23, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/575932

Inventors:

Richard Howe - Chalfont PA 18914

International Classification:

B43L 710

US Classification:

33455, 33471

Abstract:

A gauge device and the associated method of using the gauge device to set the cut angles of a carpenters mitering tools. The device includes a handle that has a longitudinal axis. A first arm is pivotably connected to the handle. The first arm has at least one straight edge. The straight edge of the first arm creates a first angle relative the longitudinal axis of the handle. A second arm is also pivotably connected to the handle. The second arm has a straight edge that creates a second angle relative the longitudinal axis of the handle. A spanning mechanism is provided that selectively maintains symmetry between the first angle of the first arm and the second angle of the second arm. The second arm is selectively detachable from the spanning mechanism and is movable to a retracted position. The second arm is retracted when the gauge device is used to set the cutting angle on a mitering tool.