Molding System and Method of Use
Patent Number: US 10603810 Grant Date: 2020-03-31 Filing Date: 2017-09-21
Overview
This patented jig system delivers a practical and robust approach to producing turned moldings directly from standard lumber. Filed on September 21, 2017 and granted on March 31, 2020, the disclosure—by inventors based in Odessa, TX—describes a two‑half, bracket‑mating jig that mounts to a lathe via dedicated headstock and tailstock adapters. The assembly combines L‑shaped angled irons, male/female mating features, a bracket mating bolt and threaded sleeve, and a jaw‑chuck ring so the jig can be secured quickly to common lathe chucks. Designed to hold multiple flat boards around a central rotating axis, the system permits rapid one‑pass turning of rope, fluted, beaded and custom profiles while eliminating the adhesive block‑building step used in prior art. The specification highlights adjustability along the center axis and straightforward assembly/disassembly, enabling repeatable, low‑waste production runs.
Key Features
- Two‑half construction with male/female sockets and bracket mating bolt for fast alignment and locking
- Lathe adapter assemblies including jaw‑chuck ring and threaded sleeve for reliable attachment
- Outer surfaces configured to accept standard lumber boards on four sides for simultaneous turning
- Reduces material waste and removes prior adhesive/stacking steps for faster throughput
By combining familiar lathe interfaces with a purpose‑built jig architecture, this invention improves efficiency and consistency for molding and trim manufacturers and supports scalable woodworking and small‑run production workflows.
Invention Details
Abstract: A jig system for trimming of a one or more uncut boards. Said jig system comprises a two halves, a bracket mating system, a one or more male portions, a one or more female sockets, a first end, a second end, a first lathe adapter assembly, and a second lathe adapter assembly. Said two halves comprise a first half and a second half. Said two halves are configured to selectively mate with one another. Said two halves comprises an assembled configuration and a disassembled configuration. Said assembled configuration comprises said two halves mated with one another. Said disassembled configuration comprise said two halves detached from one another. Said two halves comprise an angled irons having a substantially L-shape. Said two halves comprise a bend, an inner sides, an outer sides, a first planar portion and a second planar portion.
Summary of the Invention: A jig system for trimming of a one or more uncut boards. Said jig system comprises a two halves, a bracket mating system, a one or more male portions, a one or more female sockets, a first end, a second end, a first lathe adapter assembly, and a second lathe adapter assembly. Said two halves comprise a first half and a second half. Said two halves are configured to selectively mate with one another. Said two halves comprises an assembled configuration and a disassembled configuration. Said assembled configuration comprises said two halves mated with one another. Said disassembled configuration comprise said two halves detached from one another. Said two halves comprise an angled irons having a substantially L-shape. Said two halves comprise a bend, an inner sides, an outer sides, a first planar portion and a second planar portion. Said first planar portion joins said second planar portion at said outer sides. Said inner sides comprise faces of said first planar portion and said second planar portion proximate said bend. Said outer sides comprise faces of said first planar portion and said second planar portion opposite said inner sides. Said first half comprise said one or more male portions mounted to said inner sides. Said second half comprise said one or more female sockets mounted to said inner sides. Said outer sides is configured to selectively hold said one or more uncut boards. Said jig system is configured to selectively attach to a lathe having a head stock and a tail stock. Said jig system comprises said first lathe adapter assembly at said first end and said second lathe adapter assembly at said second end. Said first lathe adapter assembly selectively attaches to said head stock of said lathe and said second lathe adapter assembly selectively attaches to said tail stock of said lathe.
A jig system for trimming of a one or more uncut boards. a first lathe adapter assembly comprises a bolt having an eye at a second end of said jig system.
Patent Document
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