An apparatus is configured for attachment to a work surface. The apparatus includes a first rail, a second rail, and a tension element connecting the first and second rails. The first rail is configured to be fixed to the work surface, the first rail having opposed first and second ends. The second rail is configured to be movable with respect to the work surface, the second rail having opposed first and second ends, wherein the first end of the first rail is hinged to the first end of the second rail. Additionally, a method of using a router fence on a table is described. The router fence includes a first rail, a second rail pivotally attached to the first rail, and a tension element connecting the first and second rails. The method includes attaching the first rail to the table; moving the second rail; and stretching the tension element.

A guide apparatus includes a track member, a movable member having a first rolling surface that forms a load rolling passage together with a rolling surface of the track member, and a damper provided on a first surface. The first surface is at least a portion of the surface of the movable member opposed to the track member excluding the first rolling surface. The damper includes a plate member disposed in such a way as to cover the first area and a reservoir space formed between one surface of the plate member and the first area. The reservoir space contains a damping medium and allows the plate member to displace relative to the first area. The damper is provided on the movable member in such a way that the other surface of the plate member slides on at least a portion of the surface of the track member opposed to the movable member.

Workpiece tools and techniques are described. In one example, a workpiece tool includes different side panels that provide surfaces for workpiece alignment. Further, a workpiece tool includes apertures that can align with a work surface such as a welding table. An adjustable tool is also described that includes a tool body and a slidable member that is slidable relative to the tool body. The slidable member, for instance, represents a measurement tool that can be used to measure object dimensions. Further, the tool body includes different side panels that are arranged to enable a variety of different usage scenarios such as include different positions of the slidable member relative to an adjacent object and/or surface.

A jig for supporting crown molding to cut the crown molding using a miter saw is provided. The jig can support crown molding in the traditional reverse orientation or a cut it as you hang it orientation. The jig can be adjusted for use with different miter saws. Further, the jig can be adjusted for use with different size crown molding or crown molding having different angles.

According to one embodiment, a system for locating a drill press or router table fence comprises a center-post insert having a protrusion located in a central portion of the center-post insert, a center-point template having a plurality of openings sized to closely receive the center-post insert, wherein the openings are located at a range of predetermined distances, and a fence having a securing mechanism, the fence located at a distance set by the center-point template, wherein the center-point template is placed on the center-post insert at a chosen opening, and the fence is secured against the center-point template at a distance determined by the chosen opening.