Patent ID: 7131643
Filing Date: 2006-11-07
Classification: B25B

Abstract:
1. A clamping system, adapted to be used with lumber, comprising: a fixed end, said fixed end including a support, said support including a contact surface adapted to contact the lumber, said fixed end including a lock ring pivotally attached to said support, said lock ring having a bottom, top and two sides which together form a receiving area above said contact surface to receive the lumber, said bottom being closest to said support, said receiving area above said contact surface, said fixed end including a fixed face with a clamping surface extending from said support; and an adjustable end, said adjustable end including a support, said support including a contact surface adapted to contact the lumber, said adjustable end including a lock ring pivotally attached to said support, said lock ring having a bottom, top and two sides which together form a receiving area above said contact surface to receive the lumber, said bottom being closest to said support, said receiving area above said contact surface, said adjustable end including an adjustable face with a clamping surface slidably mounted to said support, said adjustable face moveable along said support towards said fixed end to allow clamping between said clamping surface of said fixed end and said clamping surface of said adjustable end.