Patent ID: 6237457
Filing Date: 2001-05-29
Classification: B23D,Y10T

Abstract:
A guide usable with a working surface having a slot with two side walls for receiving said guide therebetween, said guide comprising:an elongated body having two elongated surfaces and two side surfaces, said elongated body being positionable within said slot;at least one positioning element including a washer of resilient material, wherein said positioning element is coupled to at least one of said two elongated surfaces of said elongated member, said positioning element having a lateral surface in facing relationship with one of said side walls when said elongated body is positioned within said slot, defining a gap between said lateral surface and said side wall; andmeans operably coupled to said elongated body for varying the position of said lateral surface relative to a longitudinal axis of said elongated body, said means for varying the position of said lateral surface including a screw threaded into said elongated body, said screw configured to be adjusted to alter the shape of said washer, whereby the dimensions of said gap are varied.