Patent ID: 6161825
Filing Date: 2000-12-19
Classification: B25B,Y10T

Abstract:
A clamping device for a workpiece, comprising:a front member;a back member, wherein said back member defines at least one groove;opposing side members coupled to said front member and said back member, wherein said opposing side members define two ends of a channel across said opposing side members, wherein said back member defines a side of said channel; and wherein said groove is aligned with said channel;a clamping mechanism configured to operatively couple between said front member and said workpiece; anda plurality of stop blocks configured to interchangeably interpose between said back member and said workpiece; wherein said plurality of stop blocks are further configured to interchangeably fit inside said channel and wherein said plurality of stop blocks comprise:a first block having:a back configured to engage said back member, anda front configured to engage a first portion of said workpiece, anda second block having:a back similar to said back of said first block, anda front configured to engage a second portion of said workpiece.