Patent ID: 6018880
Filing Date: 2000-02-01
Classification: B26B

Abstract:
A straight edge guide for cutting flooring materials, comprising:a. a first elongated member having a front end and a rearward end and a straight edge extending between the front end and the rearward end;b. a second elongated member having a front end and a rearward end, said front end of said second elongated member extending outwardly from a side of said first elongated member which is opposite said straight edge, wherein said first and second elongated members form a guide;c. a first riser attached to said first elongated member at a location proximate said front end of said first elongated member, said first riser extending upwardly and rearwardly from said first elongated member;d. a second riser attached to said second elongated member at a location proximate said front end of said second elongated member, said second riser extending upwardly from said second elongated member and also extending substantially parallel to said first riser; ande. a handle attached to upper portions of said first riser and said second riser, said handle being positioned above said first and second elongated members.