Patent ID: 6134800
Filing Date: 2000-10-24
Classification: B23B,B23Q

Abstract:
A setback gauge for use with a router, a fence and a workpiece, said router having a base, an edge on the base for guiding the router, and a router bit extending out from said base for rotation about a router axis, said setback gauge comprising a substantially rectangular plate wherein the length of said rectangular plate between first edges of the rectangular plate defines a first setback distance and the width of said rectangular plate between second edges of the rectangular plate defines a second setback distance, said first setback distance being equal to the distance from the router axis to the edge of said base plus one-half of the cutting diameter of the router bit, and defining the setback distance for cuts inside a cutting line, and said second setback distance being equal to the distance from the router axis to the edge of said base less one-half of the cutting diameter of the router bit, for defining the setback distance for cuts outside a cutting line.