Patent ID: 9193031
Filing Date: 2015-11-24
Classification: B24B

Abstract:
1. A tool rest for use with an abrading device, the abrading device having a guard positioned adjacent to an abrading element of the abrading device, comprising: a support bracket having a first end and a second end, the first end being configured for mounting on the abrading device; a first marked surface on the second end of the support bracket, the first marked surface on the second end of the support bracket being immovable relative to the first end of the support bracket; a tool rest platform having a platform surface and a platform mounting portion, the platform mounting portion being attached to the second end of the support bracket, the platform mounting portion being selectively pivotable to a plurality of pivoted positions relative to the support bracket, the tool rest platform including a second marked surface, wherein the first and second marked surfaces indicate an angle of the tool rest platform when the tool rest platform is pivoted to at least two of the plurality of pivoted positions; and a releasable fastener operable to affix the platform mounting portion of the tool rest platform to the second end of the support bracket, the releasable fastener being capable of securing the tool rest platform to the support bracket in a plurality of different angular positions.