A multi-axis adjustment apparatus configured to machine a workpiece includes a yoke member having a boring guide, which defines a boring axis and receives a boring element therethrough. The yoke member includes a spine cavity extending parallel to the boring axis. A spine member is partially disposed within the spine cavity, and a fixed member disposed under the spine member which extends along a lateral plane and defines a longitudinal axis. An orthogonal adjustment element operably engages the spine member and is configured to displace the yoke member, relative to the spine member and fixed member, along an orthogonal axis extending orthogonally from the lateral plane. A lateral adjustment element operably engages the fixed member and is configured to displace the spine member and yoke member, relative to the fixed member, along a direction parallel to the lateral plane. An associated method is also provided.

A fastener for fastening a drill jig to overlapping work pieces and clamping the overlapping work pieces for facilitating accurate drilling of the overlapping work pieces including a fastener body and a damper assembly operatively connected to the fastener body. The damper assembly is configured to enable application of a first load to the drill jig, and the fastener body is configured to enable application of a second load to the overlapping work pieces when the fastener fastens the drill jig to the overlapping work pieces. The first load is less than the second load. The first load is sufficient to hold the drill jig to the overlapping work pieces during drilling but without causing significant deformation of the drill jig. The second load is sufficient to reduce the formation of burrs during drilling of a hole through the overlapping working pieces.

A fastener for fastening a drill jig to overlapping work pieces and clamping the overlapping work pieces for facilitating accurate drilling of the overlapping work pieces including a fastener body and a damper assembly operatively connected to the fastener body. The damper assembly is configured to enable application of a first load to the drill jig, and the fastener body is configured to enable application of a second load to the overlapping work pieces when the fastener fastens the drill jig to the overlapping work pieces. The first load is less than the second load. The first load is sufficient to hold the drill jig to the overlapping work pieces during drilling but without causing significant deformation of the drill jig. The second load is sufficient to reduce the formation of burrs during drilling of a hole through the overlapping working pieces.

A drill block and a method for drilling a hole through a workpiece using the drill block. The drill block may include a mounting leg for mounting the drill block, a drilling support leg having a round hole therethrough operable to receive a drill bit during a drilling operation, and a height variability leg interposed between the mounting leg and the drilling support leg, wherein the height variability leg is adjustable to select a vertical height of the drilling support leg relative to the mounting leg.

A multi-axis adjustment apparatus configured to machine a workpiece includes a yoke member having a boring guide, which defines a boring axis and receives a boring element therethrough. The yoke member includes a spine cavity extending parallel to the boring axis. A spine member is partially disposed within the spine cavity, and a fixed member disposed under the spine member which extends along a lateral plane and defines a longitudinal axis. An orthogonal adjustment element operably engages the spine member and is configured to displace the yoke member, relative to the spine member and fixed member, along an orthogonal axis extending orthogonally from the lateral plane. A lateral adjustment element operably engages the fixed member and is configured to displace the spine member and yoke member, relative to the fixed member, along a direction parallel to the lateral plane. An associated method is also provided.

Embodiments generally relate to an alignment device to assist in drilling or reaming an opening in a structure. The device comprises: a base element, the base element having at least one first fixation element to allow fixation of the device relative to the structure; a positioning element coupled to the base element, wherein a position of the positioning element relative to the base element is adjustable; an alignment element mounted to the positioning element and rotatable in at least two dimensions to allow precise alignment for a drilling or reaming tool with a drilling or reaming site on the structure; at least one second fixation element to allow fixation of the positioning element relative to the base element; and at least one third fixation element to allow fixation of the alignment element relative to the positioning element.

A multi-purpose layout tool and drill guide, and related components and accessories, including a mounting L bracket, laser, swivels stand, headband and lamp.

A drill block and a method for drilling a hole through a workpiece using the drill block. The drill block may include a mounting leg for mounting the drill block, a drilling support leg having a round hole therethrough operable to receive a drill bit during a drilling operation, and a height variability leg interposed between the mounting leg and the drilling support leg, wherein the height variability leg is adjustable to select a vertical height of the drilling support leg relative to the mounting leg.