Combination handguide and measuring tool for use with table mounted wood working equipment

摘要

The invention consists of a combination safety guide and measuring tool providing a safe, reliable means for advancing wood over or through table mounted wood working equipment, and in addition, providing a measuring tool for many important wood working problems. Among the unique features provided by this device are a conventional push tool, a means for measuring the distance of the cutting tool from the wood piece, and a means for accurately measuring the height of the cutting instrument. Because of the unique design of this invention, the worker can perform many measuring functions without the necessity of several measuring tools and, in addition, have a safe, reliable pushstick for moving the wood piece through the wood working equipment.