Abstract: A versatile manual sharpener includes a primary sharpening section with an integral handle-like extension. An additional sharpening element is mounted to the handle-like extension in a manner to provide additional sharpening capability.

Abstract: The rotational center of a grinding wheel is eccentric to a slicing side in a slice feed direction with regard to the rotational center of an inner diameter saw. As a result, the diameter of the grinding wheel can be smaller, and the slice movement distance of the ingot can be shorter. Therefore, it is possible to provide a low-priced slicing machine with built-in grinder wherein a slicing time is short and the grinding face is accurate.

Abstract: A sanding disk for use with power tools. The disk has four arms that form a cross-shaped structure about a central disk. Alternatively, four arms can be attached to a set of braces to form a cross-shaped structure with no central hub. The device is designed to fit in a standard drill chuck, much like a standard disk sander. To make the device sufficiently light weight, the face of the sander has a number of holes drilled in the face of the device. In addition, the arms are made of relatively thin stock. Support braces are attached to the back of the arms to ensure that the arms do not warp or bend during the sanding operation. Four rectangular sanding pads are attached to the face of the device. These sheets do the actual sanding. These sheets are commercially available. The device is bolted onto a standard sanding disk plate. The disk plate is then inserted in a standard drill.

Abstract: A saw blade includes a very shallow cone shaped side for supporting an abrasive surface to sand smooth a cut surface of a work piece while the surface is being cut by the saw blade. To maintain the finished sanded surface of the cut perpendicular to a specified axis of the work piece, the axis of rotation of the saw blade is tilted to place a radial of the cone shaped abrasive surface orthogonal in three axis to the direction of saw cut being made.

Abstract: A polishing tool having a polishing wheel that forms a set of pockets wherein the pockets receive a stream of water and are formed such that a high hydrostatic pressure builds in the pockets as the polishing tool rotates in a high precision grinding machine and addresses a surface of a substrate. The high hydrostatic pressure removes material from the surface of the substrate while preserving the precise thickness variation control of the high precision grinding machine.

Abstract: A machine for simultaneously milling and grinding a workpiece comprises milling and grinding wheels rotatable about respective first and second parallel axes, the second axis being offset radially with respect to the first axis. A single motor drives the milling and grinding wheels at different relative speeds. The grinding wheel is mounted to a hub which includes an axially flexible portion to enable the grinding surface to be axially adjusted. The milling wheel includes an array of milling cutters with a large gap formed between leading and trailing ones of the milling cutters to accommodate the offset grinding wheel. The radial spacing of the milling cutters from the axis of rotation of the milling wheel progressively increases from the leading milling cutter to the trailing milling cutter.

Abstract: A manicure device which is well suited for filing or buffing the convex top surfaces and the outer convex edges of fingernails and toenails includes a flexible, textured belt disposed in a cartridge which is detachably secured to a housing containing a high speed electric motor. The casing includes bearings over which the belt passes when the device is being used, and a belt opening which exposes a portion of the textured surface of the belt so that a fingernail can be pressed thereto. The machine allows the belt to be pressed against a convex surface or edge of a fingernail or toenail, so that the belt will conform to the convex shape thereof and provide uniformly smooth filing or buffing. The cartridges are relatively inexpensive and easily replaced, which facilitates and promotes replacement of the cartridge whenever the machine is being used to file or buff the fingernails or toenails of a different person, whereby better hygiene is achieved.

Abstract: A combination tool for edging and polishing the edge of eyeglass lenses comprises an axially extending rotatable cutter body having first and second peripherally disposed and axially extending cutter portions. Each cutter portion has a first notch therein for shaping an edge of a lens. The first notches are equiaxially spaced along the body. An axially extending polishing tool is secured to the body and is rotatable therewith. The tool has a second notch formed therein for shaping an edge of a lens. An abrasive coating is applied to the polishing tool for polishing the lens edge.

Abstract: A device for sharpening the blade or blade-like surfaces of knifes or other implements. The device is a small hand held sharpening device which provides rigidity and stability of the sharpening edge during use. The sharpening device employs a notched plate which interacts with the housing material surrounding the plate to resist the forces, present during use, which tend to urge the sharpening edge to move. By utilizing this design, the amount of material required for the housing material which surrounds the plate is minimized. Minimal housing allows the sharpening device to be particularly maneuverable in small areas. Minimal housing material, as well as ergonomic design, also allow for ease of use of the sharpening device.

Abstract: A saw blade includes a very shallow cone shaped side for supporting an abrasive surface to sand smooth a cut surface of a work piece while the surface is being cut by the saw blade. To maintain the finished sanded surface of the cut perpendicular to a specified axis of the work piece, the axis of rotation of the saw blade is tilted to place a radial of the cone shaped abrasive surface orthogonal in three axis to the direction of saw cut being made.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and improved manual wet sanding block having means for supplying liquid from an external source through the wet sanding block onto a surface being sanded, a means for wipe drying a newly sanded surface, a flexible hose connected to an adaptor located on the wet sanding block, a sliding sucker fixed on the hose near the body in order to avoid that the flexible hose touch the floor, and a means for hanging up the wet sanding block in order the avoid the rust. The flow of water is first controlled by a regulator located in a water intake but may instantly be started and stopped by the finger of the operator. The water is delivered onto the sanding surface by perforations located under the wet sanding block.

Abstract: Gemstone working apparatus which includes a rotatable base, one or more two gemstone working members including a first gemstone working member which defines a first gemstone working surface adapted for removable mounting on the base; and a second gemstone working member which defines a second gemstone working surface, of a different grain size than that of the first gemstone working surface, adapted for removable mounting on the base concentrically with the first gemstone working member; and rotational height adjustment apparatus for adjustment of the height of the second gemstone working member by rotation thereof relative to the first gemstone working member to any non-predetermined rotational position, thereby to bring the second working surface into planar alignment with the first working surface so as to provide a combination abrasive surface of varying grain size and of uniform level.

Abstract: A hand-held cleaning and dressing tool for foam buffing pads includes a series of toothed cleaning wheels mounted for independent rotation on a common shaft attached to the end of a pistol grip handle. The cleaning wheels are shrouded to help capture caked material picked up from the surface of the rotating pad. The tool also includes an abrasive dressing surface to reshape the buffing pad as a result of wear. Both the cleaning and dressing tools are operated by holding the same in operative contact with the rotatably driven pad.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an abrasive article for abrading material from a workpiece. In one embodiment, the abrasive article includes a back-up pad having first and second major surfaces. The first major surface includes a shaft adapted to connect the abrasive article to an abrading apparatus for movement relative thereto. Adjoining the second major surface are first and second resilient support portions, to which are attached first and second abrading members, respectively. When an operator applies a first force to the abrading apparatus, the first abrasive surface contacts and abrades the workpiece. When the operator applies a second force that is greater than the first force, both the first and the second abrasive surfaces contact and abrade the workpiece.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved cut-off machine wherein the length of an abrasive wheel in contact with a work is easily adjustable. The cut-off machine of the invention includes: a base with fixed and movable vises for clamping a work; a pair of joint members being supported by a pair of brackets projecting from the rear end of the base so as to pivotably move within a predetermined angle; an arm attached to the upper portion of the joint members; an abrasive wheel mounted on one end of the arm for cutting the work; a handle fixed to the arm for operating the arm; a motor attached to the arm for driving the abrasive wheel; and a compression spring spanned between the base and the arm. The upper mounting position of the compression spring on the arm is closer to the brackets, compared with the lower mounting position of the compression spring on the base. The reciprocating movement of the arm moves the abrasive wheel in the horizontal direction to the current optimal cutting position.