Patent ID: 7552540

Claim:
A tool, comprising: an I-shaped frame having an upstanding web and a flange that laterally extends from the web, wherein the flange defines gauging surface adapted for placement on a work surface, and an inner surface facing opposite the gauging surface; and magnetic means secured to the frame laterally of the web and above the inner surface defined by the flange when the gauging surface is facing downwardly, wherein the magnetic means is operable to apply a magnetic force to a magnetically attractive work surface through the flange; and wherein the frame includes a channel arranged laterally of the web and inwardly of the flange and wherein the magnetic means is engaged within the channel, wherein the channel is defined by the inner surface of the flange in combination with a laterally facing surface of the web and a lip associated with the flange that is spaced from the web, wherein the lip and the web define a facing engagement structure, and wherein the magnetic means is engaged with the facing engagement structure; and wherein the magnetic means and the engagement structure are configured so as to enable the magnetic means to be moved axially relative to the frame.