Abstract: A method of manufacturing a spindle for a reciprocating saw includes machining a first portion of the spindle and forming a throughbore extending through the first portion via a flow welding process. The flow welding process includes rotating a rod relative to the spindle and inserting the rod into the first portion of the spindle, thereby displacing material from the spindle in a direction away from the rod to form the throughbore and a collar adjacent the throughbore.

Abstract: A powered ratcheting wrench includes a main housing defining a grip portion, a motor having a motor drive shaft, a drive assembly coupled to the motor drive shaft and driven by the motor, and an output assembly coupled to the drive assembly. The output assembly includes an output member that receives torque from the drive assembly, causing the output member to rotate about an axis. The powered ratcheting wrench further includes a head housing coupled to the main housing and supporting at least a portion of the drive assembly. The head housing is composed of an aluminum alloy resulting in a center of gravity for the power tool to be proximate the grip portion.

Abstract: A power tool includes a housing. The housing includes a motor housing portion and a handle portion extending rearward from the motor housing portion. A motor is located within the motor housing portion. A variable speed dial is coupled to the housing, and the variable speed dial is configured to adjust a maximum rotary speed of the motor. A trigger is coupled to the housing proximate the handle portion. The trigger is configured to be actuated in a plurality of positions between an undepressed position and a maximally depressed position to selectively activate the motor. A constant speed setting switch is configured to lock a rotary speed of the motor determined by the adjustment of the variable speed dial and a depressed position of the trigger.

Abstract: A belt sander for sanding a workpiece including a main housing, a motor having a motor shaft disposed within the main housing, and a handle extending from the motor housing and configured to be grasped by a user for maneuvering the belt sander. The motor shaft defines a motor axis that is perpendicular to a handle axis of the handle. The belt sander further includes a contact arm that extends from the motor housing and is moveable between a stowed position and a deployed position, and a light assembly coupled to the motor housing. The light assembly includes a light housing, an LED, and a lens coupled to the light housing for diverging light rays from the LED across a light range. When the contact arm is in the deployed position, the light range illuminates at least a portion of the contact arm and a space below the contact arm.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a spindle for a reciprocating saw includes machining a first portion of the spindle and forming a throughbore extending through the first portion via a flow welding process. The flow welding process includes rotating a rod relative to the spindle and inserting the rod into the first portion of the spindle, thereby displacing material from the spindle in a direction away from the rod to form the throughbore and a collar adjacent the throughbore.

Abstract: A reciprocating saw includes a housing, a motor positioned within the housing, a drive shaft defining a longitudinal axis, and a spindle positioned substantially within the housing and coupled to a wobble plate. The spindle includes a throughbore formed by a flow welding process, wherein the throughbore extends through the spindle to receive the wobble plate.

Abstract: A powered ratcheting wrench includes a main housing defining a grip portion, a motor having a motor drive shaft, a drive assembly coupled to the motor drive shaft and driven by the motor, and an output assembly coupled to the drive assembly. The output assembly includes an output member that receives torque from the drive assembly, causing the output member to rotate about an axis. The powered ratcheting wrench further includes a head housing coupled to the main housing and supporting at least a portion of the drive assembly. The head housing is composed of an aluminum alloy resulting in a center of gravity for the power tool to be proximate the grip portion.

Abstract: A reciprocating saw includes a housing, a motor positioned within the housing, a drive shaft defining a longitudinal axis, and a spindle positioned substantially within the housing and coupled to a wobble plate. The spindle includes a throughbore formed by a flow welding process, wherein the throughbore extends through the spindle to receive the wobble plate.