Patent ID: 8128321
Filing Date: 2012-03-06
Classification: B23B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A drilling template for use in jointing workpieces, with each of said workpieces including an end portion, a face, and a side, the template comprising: a. a substantially rectilinear bar with through holes through which holes can be drilled in said workpieces to effect said jointing; b. a first bolt passing through said bar in a direction which is perpendicular to said through holes; c. a first plurality of stacked tabs, wherein d. a second bolt passing through said bar in a direction which is perpendicular to said through holes; e. a second plurality of stacked tabs, wherein f. whereby said user can offset said through holes relative to said face of said workpiece by a varying amount by rotating a selected stacked tab in said first plurality of stacked tabs and a selected stacked tab in said second plurality of stacked tabs into said second position and placing said stacked tabs in said second position flat against said face of said workpiece while said rectilinear bar is mated to said end of said workpiece.