Patent ID: 7437828

Claim:
A device for retaining, measuring, and providing a cutting guide for a cutting instrument for a siding member comprising: an upper plate, comprising a first straight edge, a first hinged edge, a first open edge with a first lip, a first roof pitch edge embodying a first varying angle, and a first width; wherein said first open edge comprises a greater length than said first hinged edge; a lower plate comprising a second straight edge, a second hinged edge, a second open edge with a second lip, a second roof pitch edge embodying a second varying angle, and a second width; wherein said second open edge comprises a greater length than said second hinged edge; an interior; and, at least one hinged connection, attached to said first hinged edge of said upper plate and said second hinged edge of said lower plate; wherein said first lip and said second lip abut each other when said upper plate and said lower plate are conjoined thereby defining said interior, said interior encompasses said siding member to be cut.