Patent ID: 6513258
Filing Date: 2003-02-04
Classification: E04F

Abstract:
An adjustable scribe block for positioning a setback distance and a corner location for a section of trim around an opening for a window or door, said adjustable scribe block comprising:a first body member having a first end and an opposing second end, a generally planar first engagement surface disposed between said first and second ends and a slot disposed in said first body member substantially along a longitudinal axis interconnecting said first end and said second end, said first end of said first body member shaped to a 90 degree angle to set the corner location of the trim; a second body member having a first end and an opposing second end and a generally planar second engagement surface disposed therebetween, said second body member having a longitudinal axis, said first engagement surface and said second engagement surface disposed in facing relationship and configured to allow said first body member to slidably move relative to said second body member along said longitudinal axis of said first body member, said first end of said second body member configured for placement in the opening of the window or door, said first end of said first body member configured to move relative to said first end of said second body member along said longitudinal axis of said first body member a desired longitudinal offset amount so as to establish the setback distance when said first end of said second body member is placed in the opening of the window or door; rotation prevention means for preventing rotation of said first body member relative to said second body member; and locking means disposed in said slot for locking said first body member to said second body member to selectively fix said longitudinal offset of said first body member relative to said second body member.