Patent ID: 8621969

Claim:
A safety apparatus for securely holding a workpiece, comprising: a work surface; and a securing member operable in cooperation with, and pivotally attached to, said work surface, said securing member securing the workpiece on said work surface and between the securing member and a stationary fence to hold the workpiece stationary relative to the work surface and the fence while the workpiece is operated on by a cutting tool moving relative to the stationary workpiece; a stop member for positioning the workpiece at a specified distance from a cutting tool wherein said stop member includes an adjustable end stop, said end stop having a flat edge and an opposing beveled edge, where in a first orientation the flat edge contacts a corresponding flat edge of the workpiece and in a second orientation the beveled edge contacts a corresponding angled edge of the workpiece; and a moveable mount having said stop and securing member attached thereto, and where the securing member pivots so as to move within a plane generally parallel to said work surface.