Abstract: A barring device attachment includes a right-angle worm drive gear box configured to accommodate mechanical input from an electric drill. The attachment is particularly suited to mount to an engine to arrest rotational motion thereof in order to provide maintenance thereon.

Abstract: A media cutting system is disclosed comprising a die cutter including a cutting surface and a plurality of dies stored proximate the cutting surface, a die exchange system including a die storage system configured to support the plurality of dies and a die transport system, and a computer system comprising a controller configured to operate the die transport system and the die cutter. A die exchange system and methods of making and using the die exchange system also are disclosed.

Abstract: An apparatus configured to convert a rotary machine to a non-rotary machine is provided. The apparatus may include a tool body that engages a rotary head of a CNC mill and a rotation restraint member that is fixed at a stationary position relative to a rotational axis of the rotary head. An arm of the tool body may engage the rotation restraint member to prevent rotation of the tool body. A cutting tool may be coupled to the tool body such that rotation thereof is also fixed. The arm of the tool body may include an elongated aperture that allows for slight pivoting of the tool body and the cutting tool to facilitate chip removal and cutting in opposing directions. Related methods are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides a self feeding drill press lathe attachment designed for rotating a workpiece along a horizontal axis to remove material from the workpiece to form it into a desired shape. The drill press lathe attachment comprises a base and a power transfer box along with components commonly found on a lathe, but without a motor. The drill press lathe attachment, or “motorless” lathe, may be mounted directly to the bed of an existing drill press thereby providing an alternative means of achieving turning operations without needing a traditional motor driven lathe.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed to enhance functionality of a power drill, comprising: providing a shaft having one or more threaded sections with different diameters, wherein a pilot bit is inserted into one threaded section; and selectably converting the power drill into either: an adjustable hole cutter by inserting a bar through the shaft, wherein the bar comprises one or more holders to receive cutting blades; or a fixed size hole cutter or hole saw by converting the adjustable hole cutter for use as a hole saw or a hole cutter arbor.

Abstract: The present invention provides a drill press lathe attachment designed for rotating a workpiece along a horizontal axis to remove material from the workpiece to form it into a desired shape. The drill press lathe attachment comprises a base and a power transfer box along with components commonly found on a lathe, but without a motor. The drill press lathe attachment, or “motorless” lathe, may be mounted directly to the bed of an existing drill press thereby providing an alternative means of achieving turning operations without needing a traditional motor driven lathe.

Abstract: A tool assembly is provided for working on underground pipes, through a small hole at the pipe surface, by means of an elongate handle member that reaches into the hole, and has a coupling at the lower end thereof, whereby various ones of selected tools may be quickly connected to and disconnected from the lower end of the handle member, by means of a universal coupling, and whereby the tools can be pneumatically driven from above ground.

Abstract: A power tool (2) includes a motor (22) pivotally mounted within the housing of the tool. The tool is able to accept any one of a plurality of attachment members (44, 46, 48).

Abstract: Apparatus for manufacturing a bone dowel includes a machine base with tracks on a surface thereof. Modules configured to slide in the tracks may include a module for a high speed rotary tool, a collet module, a vise module and a threading module.

Abstract: The present invention provides a guidance apparatus (10) which, in use, is attached to a workbench (14), and which comprises a guidance member (12) which is adapted to receive at least one first carrier member (30) which can move along the length of the guidance member (12) and which can carry at least two different tool holders (60; 80) such that the guidance apparatus (10) can be used to guide at least two different tools to a desired position above a surface of a workpiece (24) upon which work is to be carried out.

Abstract: A power tool includes a motor (20) mounted within a body (14) of the tool. The tool (14) is able to accept any one of a plurality of attachment members (54) so as to form a tool dedicated for a particular job. Each one of the attachment members (54) of the plurality has a pre-determined output speed and one of a rotary and non-rotary output. By the ability to interchange the attachment members of the plurality therefore a total power tool is provided having the above features.

Abstract: A power tool system includes a tool body in which an activation switch (12) controls a motor (20). A plurality of interchangeable tool heads (50) are able to be accepted by the power tool in order to provide a dedicated tool. A releaseable lock-off mechanism (90) is incorporated in the tool body which restrains actuation of the activation switch (12) when none of the tool heads (50) is present.

Abstract: A power tool comprises a body (14) having a motor (22) with an output. A detachable tool head (50) is engageable with the motor output wherein the motor output has a first engagement member (32) for complimentary engagement with a second engagement member (62) on the tool head drive. The first engagement member (32) is recessed within the body (14) and accessible through an aperture (44) therein. And the second engagement member (62) is recessed within the tool head (52) and accessible through a second aperture therewithin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and improved modification for converting a drill press into a wood lathe. Further, the present invention relates to an adaption kit for the modification of a conventional drill press into a general-purpose wood lathe. A drill press is modified for use as a wood lathe useful for shaping wood stock with a shaping tool. A driving spur is affixed to the chuck of the drill press for engaging one end of the wood stock. An adapter plate is affixed to the platform of the drill press. A tailstock is removably attached to the adapter plate for engagement of the opposite end of the wood stock. A tool rest is affixed to the adapter plate for use with a shaping tool.

Abstract: Attachments of the present invention are generally attached to a power drill that has a chuck with an axis of rotation. The attachments include a circular cutting blade attached perpendicularly to a shaft that is removably interconnected with the chuck and a stabilizing handle rotatably attached to and supporting the shaft between the drill chuck and the cutting blade. The stabilizing handle extends substantially transversely to the axis of rotation. The circular cutting blade may be a replaceable cutting blade or it may be integral with the shaft. The extension of the stabilizing handle may include a pivot and the gripping section if the stabilizing handle may include a hand guard. The stabilizing handle may also include a depth gauge mounted perpendicularly to both the shaft and the stabilizing handle. The stabilizing handle may also be two connected handle portions.

Abstract: A multi-use craftsman table (10) for connection of at least one of a plurality of tools (14) for performing a variety of operations on wood work pieces is disclosed by the present invention. The multi-use craftsman table (10) includes a tool table top (16) and a bracket (78) having at least one clamp (80, 82) for releasably securing at least one of the plurality of tools (14) thereto connected to the tool table top (16). The tool table top (16) includes a face side and a bottom side. The face side includes a recess (25) extending therethrough, and first and second grooves (28) extending on either side of the recess (25) and along the length of the face side. The bottom side includes means for connecting (106) the bracket (78) thereto wherein the at least one of said plurality of tools (14) is aligned with the recess (25). At least one leg (18) is releasably connected to the bottom side of the tool table top (16).

Abstract: Attachments of the present invention are generally attached to a power drill that has a chuck with an axis of rotation. The attachments include a circular sawblade attached perpendicularly to a shaft that is removably interconnected with the chuck and a stabilizing handle rotatably attached to and supporting the shaft between the drill chuck and the sawblade. The stabilizing handle extends substantially transversely to the axis of rotation. The circular sawblade may be a replaceable sawblade or it may be integral with the shaft. The extension of the stabilizing handle may include a pivot and the gripping section if the stabilizing handle may include a hand guard. The stabilizing handle may also include a depth gauge mounted perpendicularly to both the shaft and the stabilizing handle.

Abstract: A compact drill attachment or device for converting rotary drill motion to reciprocating saw action and adapted to be used in conjunction with cordless, electric and pneumatic hand held drills. A practical and extremely versatile tool to accomplish sawing results that were before inconceivable. Featuring a plurality of different reciprocal flush cut options, a plurality of entries from a power source to accomplish close quarter sawing, a blade stroke distance which exceeds the competition, a cutting stroke which is faster than the cleaning stroke, a plurality of shoe or fence settings, and which accepts major brands of reciprocal saw or jigsaw blades.

Abstract: A woodworking center comprising a horizontal frame supporting a work table assembly at a level comfortable for the operator. For most woodworking operations the workpiece is supported by the work table assembly. The work table assembly can be moved horizontally and with precision between the front and rear of the horizontal frame by an acme screw mechanism and can be locked in any desired position. The woodworking center also includes a head in the form of a carriage and a tool slide assembly mounted thereon. The carriage is located above the work table assembly and is shiftable in a horizontal direction from side to side of the horizontal frame. The carriage may be shifted by hand, or with precision by an acme screw assembly. The carriage is lockable in any desired position along its path of travel. The tool slide assembly is capable of mounting a large variety of portable power hand tools.

Abstract: A device to change the rotation of a shaft such as in an electric hand drill to the reciprocating motion necessary to power a saw blade. The reciprocating attachment has a grooved shaft and saw blade holder connected by a bearing all of which are contained in a housing. As the grooved shaft is rotated the shape of the groove in the grooved shaft causes the saw blade holder to move in a reciprocal manner in a groove in the housing. This provides the motion necessary to use a hand drill to saw an object. Alternative versions of the device include the widening of the groove in the grooved shaft with the saw blade holder having a holder pin and an end retained in a holder groove to cause the reciprocal motion. In addition, an inclined disk may be mounted on the rotating disk shaft to engage the saw blade holder slot to cause the reciprocal motion.

Abstract: The drill attachment is a cordless, electric or pneumatic drill device having three (3) flush cut features which enables user to saw in a reciprocating action. A compact metal enclosure has steel bevel gears together to generate perpetual motion onto an eccentric peg to drive arm to blade. The rotation of the drill enters the tool by the removable hexagonal shaft which can be inserted into the tool at three (3) different angles depending on the task. The small bevel gear meshes with a larger bevel hub gear having an eccentric peg that is inside an elongated slot of the blade drive armature. As the small bevel gear rotates, its speed is increased by ratios in the larger bevel hub gear; the rotation of the larger bevel hub gear is converted to a linear reciprocating motion which drives the blade.

Abstract: A cordless, electric or pneumatic drill device which enables user to saw in a reciprocating action. A compact metal enclosure having steel helical and worm gears together with eccentric peg to drive arm to blade, the rotation of the drill enters the tool by the removable hexagonal shaft which can be inserted into the tool at three (3) different angles depending on the task. The worm gear meshes with a helical gear having an eccentric peg that is inside an elongated slot of the blade drive armature. As the worm gear rotates its speed is exchanged for torque in the helical gear the rotation of the helical gear is converted to a linear reciprocating motion which drives the blade.

Abstract: An attachment for a hand tool for converting rotary motion to reciprocating motion to an air bathed tool holding chuck.

Abstract: A dual-function electrical hand drill includes an electrical motor to which a driving shaft is coupled via a speed reduction gear train. A chuck is releasably secured to the driving shaft to be rotatable therewith. A setting ring is provided to change the rotation speed and thus the output torque by applying force to the speed reduction gear train via the compression of a helical spring. A serrated member, secured to the driving shaft, is provided to be movable between a disabled position and an enabled position in which enabled position, the serrated member engages a counterpart serration and is biased by a spring to allow the chuck and the bit secured thereto to move to and fro by the sliding between the serrations when the bit is reacted by a work piece. The movement of the serrated member between the enabled position and the disabled position is controlled by the setting ring so that the selection of both the output torques and the operation modes can be accomplished by a single setting member.

Abstract: A multi-purpose arrow shaft assembly tool is provided having several implements capable of being received within a handle. One of the implements is an insert arbor over which point inserts and nock inserts may be placed which the inserts are heated and inserted into the hollow arrow shaft. To aid in preparing the shaft for receipt of the inserts, a facing cutter and a burring tool are also provided. The facing cutter has an arbor which guides the cutting blade of the facing cutter to produce a perpendicular cut relative to the longitudinal axis of the arrow shaft. The burr is housed within the handle so that the interior of the handel serves as a guide when deburring the arrow shaft. A nock adjusting implement is also provided which not only aids in the rotation of a friction fit nock within the nock insert, but also serves to record and transfer the relationship between the groove in the nock and one of the veins so that indexing of one arrow may be transferred to other arrows.

Abstract: An elongate pair of spaced support flanges is arranged in a parallel coextensive relationship pivotally mounting an elongate housing at a first end of the flanges, with the second end of the flanges having a support yoke oriented at an acute angle relative to the support flanges, such that a drill member mounted onto the yoke between the support flanges is in operative communication with the elongate housing, with the elongate housing mounting a circular saw at an obtuse angular orientation relative to the drill to provide for angled cutting and clearance during an angle cut.

Abstract: A multi-tool apparatus is useable for hobbing cylindrical blanks using a tool that has an axis of rotation that extends parallel to a line perpendicular to an axis extending through the center of the blank. The tool and the blank are both rotated during the cutting operation. The tool is spaced from the axis of rotation of the blank and linear movement of the tool is only in a direction parallel to the axis of the blank.

Abstract: An improvement is provided in a screw gun used in the drywall installation industry. The improved screw gun has a conventional screw driving head at the forward end of the gun. A drive shaft extends from the motor of the gun, and an access is provided at the forward end of the housing of the screw gun to provide access to the drive shaft. An adapter member is adapted to be received in and withdrawn from the access member. The adapter member has a rotatable cutting tool associated therewith. Rotational motion is transmitted from the drive shaft to the rotatable cutting tool by the adapter member when the adapter member is received in the access member.

Abstract: An air powered milling tool supported in the upper turret of a turret punch press is cycled simultaneously with a hydraulically- or mechanically-powered punch press ram in a multiple-stage cycle to perform a milling operation on a sheet material workpiece retained between the upper and lower turrets of the punch press. The air-powered tool, which includes a punch head in coaxial alignment with a guide sleeve, drives an end mill which is contained within and is coaxially extendible through the guide sleeve toward the workpiece to perform a machining operation thereon. Hold-down bearings disposed at the end of the guide sleeve engage with the workpiece at a local region thereof. A spring-biased lifter disposed in the upper turret is engagable with the guide sleeve. In operation, the punch press striker impacts the punch head of the milling tool, urging the milling tool and air motor in the direction of the sheet material.

Abstract: A router attachment for adapting a conventional screw gun for cutting sheets of drywall material includes a housing that is removably securable to the housing of the screw gun, an input shaft rotatably mounted in the housing for coupling with the screwdriver shaft of the screw gun, an output shaft rotatably mounted in the housing for coupling with a router bit and a step-up gear assembly for associating the input and output shafts so that rotation of the input shaft at a first rate of rotation drives rotation of the output shaft at a second, higher rate of rotation.

Abstract: A vertical spindle pedestal, especially for attachment to a lathe, which vertical spindle pedestal includes a vertical column and a motor driven vertical spindle vertically adjustable relative to the column, the vertical column being a hollow one on which a spindle housing is vertically slidably supported. A tension band is attached to the housing and guided over a reversing roll carried by the upper end of the column to a free end connected to a tension spring located inside the hollow column and anchored to it, the vertical column further carrying means for vertically adjusting the spindle housing along its length. The means for vertically adjusting the spindle housing includes a rotatable vertical lead screw supported by the upper end of the vertical column for rotation and against axial shifting which lead screw cooperates with a lead screw nut fixed to the spindle housing.

Abstract: A right-angle drive for a vertical milling machine to enable an operator to perform delicate horizontal work including a housing for attachment to a vertical milling machine with the housing including a horizontally displaceable rotating drive shaft to permit horizontal movement of the drive shaft instead of the bed of the milling machine during horizontal machining operations on the vertical milling machine.

Abstract: A combination tool for forming a hole in a structure and for installing a rivet in the hole comprises an elongate body, a drill on one end of the body for forming a hole in a structure, a rivet head mounted along the body, and a manually operated lever for generating a pulling force and transmitting the force to the rivet head when a rivet is to be installed. The elongate body preferably includes an integral housing which includes first and second ends, and which has a longitudinal axis. The drilling tool extends from the first end of the body along the longitudinal axis. The rivet head faces outwardly from the body along an axis which lies in a plane which extends transversely to the longitudinal axis of the body. The tool holder is rotatably driven by an electrical, pneumatic, or hydraulic motor. A rechargeable battery pack may be used in combination with an electrical motor to increase portability, convenience and efficiency of use.

Abstract: A manual electric tool which has a housing having a handle and a body. The housing has a socket formed in the body and electrical contacts are accessible internally of the socket. The electrical contacts are connected to a source of energy through the handle. A removable power unit is adapted to be received within the socket and retained within the housing. A second pair of electrical contacts are carried by the power unit and adapted to engage the electrical contacts in the socket when the power unit is inserted in the socket. A motor in the power unit is connected to the electrical contacts. A shaft driven by the motor protrudes beyond the power unit. The shaft receives a tool implement on the protruding portion. The power unit has opposite end portions and the shaft protrudes beyond each end. The opposite end portions of the shaft may be directly driven by the motor, may be driven through a speed reduction gearing or combinations thereof.

Abstract: A power module for providing power to any one of a plurality of special purpose woodworking tools has a variable speed headstock on a base, and a tool support carriage on the base. The tool support carriage is formed with two pairs of tube-receiving sockets for receiving the support tubes of a special purpose woodworking tool. The sockets are formed at two different levels above the base, such levels corresponding to the difference in spacing of the input shaft connections with respect to the support tubes. The base is mounted for movement toward and away from the headstock, providing alignment of the input shaft with the headstock hub. A variable speed drive in the headstock employs an intermediate three-section pulley of the variator type, and a speed control knob is connected to position the variable speed drive to provide for the selection of speed for any particular tool.

Abstract: A modular electric appliance comprises an appliance module (202) which carries contacts (220) on its exterior and may be inserted within a tubular portion (103) of the handle portion (106) of the appliance. Preferably the appliance module carries two different appliance portions at its opposite ends such as a drill chuck (213) and a socket wrench (212). If these appliance portions are rotary tools, they may be driven by a common electric motor (201). The appliance module is energized from annular contacts (208) formed on the interior surface of the tubular portion (103). In an alternative embodiment, the module (202) may carry three or more contacts (220) so disposed that only one pair of these contacts is energized according to the orientation of the modular when it is inserted into the tubular portion (103). This ensures that only the appliance portion protruding from the tubular portion (103) is energized.

Abstract: A specially designed jointer is provided as an accessory attachment to a multipurpose power tool assembly described in U.S. Pat. No. 4,349,945. The jointer may be mounted on the same bench surface as the multipurpose power tool itself and a tubular coupler is used to join the power take-off shaft of the multipurpose power tool to the jointer's drive shaft such that the same drive motor used for the multipurpose power tool can also provide power to the jointer.

Abstract: A conversion apparatus for use in combination with a chain saw is set forth wherein a housing includes a rotatable shaft for attachment of a left-hand helical flight ice auger wherein the shaft includes a plurality of bearings secured within either side of the housing with the shaft extending through the housing and formed with a sprocket housing for mating engagement with the chain saw sprocket. A depending extension of the housing includes a plurality of through extending apertures for accepting a plurality of spaced threaded connectors associated with a chain saw.

Abstract: A combination woodworking machine for attachment to an electric plunge router, which may be configured as a horizontal boring and slot mortising machine, an overarm router and a router table. An x-y-z table is mounted on a column supported by feet, and a plunge router with its base removed is mounted in various orientations on the column by sliding it onto steel dowels mounted on the column. An electronic speed control reduces the router speed for boring, and an electronic digital readout provides accurate measurement of horizontal movement of the table.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for utilizing a drill press for converting a portable router into a pin router. A plate for supporting the router is mounted on the drill press by attaching a shaft on the plate to the chuck of the drill. An arm is provided to prevent router reaction forces from producing rotation of the router. Provision is made to mount the guide pin for the pattern on the drill press table.

Abstract: A reciprocating hand tool arranged to be operated by a rotating power source consisting of a rotatable eccentric, a flexible sleeve, a cable within the sleeve reciprocated by the rotation of the eccentric and a device for attaching a cutting tool to the end of the cable opposite the eccentric. Two alternative cutting tool attaching device are disclosed, one which produces continuous reciprocation for sawing, filing, or sanding, the other which produces intermittent reciprocation in the nature of hammer blows for chisels and the like.

Abstract: The invention relates to a multi-purpose tool constituted by a U-shaped frame with two branches joined together by a bar, one branch being extended by an appendix parallel to the bar and equipped at its end with a drilling tool, by a handle assembly extending from the end of the second branch in parallel to the bar and comprising a handle adapted to be either integral with the frame or mounted for rotating thereon, and by an elongated cutting tool with two ends fastenable on the ends of the two branches of the U-shape.The handle comprises a rod of which one threaded end is provided with a shoulder, whereas close to its end, the second branch of the U-shape is provided with a hole traversed by the threaded end of the rod until it contacts the shoulder part, a nut being provided to optionally hold said rod in position on the frame and to selectively immobilize it thereon.The invention finds an application as a tool for drilling an cutting earthenware tiles.

Abstract: A drum sander (10) for woodworking which may be used in combination with a radial arm saw (25). The drum sander (10) includes a horizontal, rotatable sanding cylinder (31) which is supported above a work table (20). The wood (not shown) to be sanded is inserted beneath the sanding cylinder (31) on top of the work table (22). The sanding cylinder is supported, in two different embodiments, by either one (17) or two (17 and 55) vertical supports. The sanding cylinder (31) is also supported, in two different embodiments, by either a horizontal carriage arm (11) or a carrier bracket (52). The drum sander (10) also includes a slide fastener (34) which attaches the sandpaper strips (60) onto the sanding cylinder (31). Also disclosed is a removable dust collector (16) which covers the upper portion of the sanding cylinder (31) and is connected to the hose (49) of a vacuum.

Abstract: A two-speed gear box for handheld electric drills and the like has the movable parts associated with gear changing on or associated with a lay shaft. Gear changing is preferably effected by moving a pair of dogs, slidably mounted in holes through a lay shaft gear, to drivingly engage in either of two dog clutch members on the lay shaft. A thin flexible arm, preferably including a ring around the lay shaft, mounted in cantilever fashion from a movable base effects movement of the dogs. Should the dogs not be in proper register with a respective dog clutch member when changing speed, then the arm flexes and urges the dogs into driving engagement when proper register occurs. A family of two-speed drills having different specialized functions, e.g. a drill, a hammer drill, a screwdriver/drill, a screwdriver, etc., can be produced with the maximum parts in common enabling greater manufacturing flexibility and lower cost of manufacturing the family.

Abstract: In an upper arm (1) is mounted a spindlehead (5) and in a lower frame two power takeoffs (16, 38). An electric motor (6) drives either a spindle (68) or the power takeoffs (16, 38) in rotation.Thus, the operations of milling, scroll cutting, sanding, grinding, polishing, sawing, etc., can be performed from the upper arm or the power takeoffs of the lower frame of the machine.

Abstract: A tool for making a plug connection between a plastic tube and a plastic case for electrical conductors has a cutting head which is designed to encircle the shell of a tube and which can be turned relatively to the tube. Extending into the interior of the cutting head is a first knife for chamfering the end of the tube as well as a second knife, at a distance from the first, for cutting a fircone-shaped rib in the shell of the tube. The cutting head is firmly connected to one end of a bar-shaped handle, which is provided at its other end with a bore head for making a hole in the wall of the case. The bore head comprises a cutter on an end of a steel hollow cylinder connected at its other end to the handle and projecting out from its respective front end.

Abstract: A spindle lock-up device for detachably locking a rotary spindle having a tool holder at its end to a non-rotatable support, such as the ram of a vertical boring machine, so that the spindle tool holder also may be used as a fixed tool holder for the ram, the device having a first spiroid gear member fixed to the ram, a second spiroid gear member surrounded by the first gear member and fixed to the spindle, and a third spiroid gear member surrounding said spindle and mounted for axial movement from a retracted to an extended position, the third gear member simultaneously engaging the first and second gear members when in the extended position to lock the spindle against rotation relative to the ram, the third gear member being moved to the extended position by a displaceable piston.

Abstract: An apparatus for working of pipes or tubes, rod or bars, and the like, in the field of sanitary and heating installations, with electromotor drive. A drive machine is provided as the basic machine, and workpieces or working tools are selectively drivable or powered for carrying out a multiplicity of working procedures individually or in combination with each other, including, for instance, thread-cutting, tube-bending, cutting-off or separating, welding, and pipe cleaning.

Abstract: A portable core drill adapted for sampling dense mineral specimens or the like by urging a fluid cooled/lubricated tubular drill bit into a dense mineral mass from which a sample is to be extracted is comprised of a drive member for imparting a drilling-effective rotary motion to a tubular drill bit about a longitudinal drill axis and a spindle member for coupling the drill bit to the drive member, which spindle member includes a bit fastening member for receiving and retaining the drill bit concentrically in respect of the drill axis.

Abstract: A tool for use with a rotary drive is provided with a number of differently formed slots therein to receive different cutting blades in various orientations. The tool is adaptable for cutting in a radial direction and in an axial direction and can accommodate molding head cutters as well as standard 1/4-inch tool steel bits in various combinations with spacer bars to provide different cutting profiles in a radial direction and to permit surface boring and milling in the axial direction.