Abstract: A method of making an anti-slip handle having a gripping portion in which a plurality of notches are sliced in the gripping portion of the handle in parallel rows. The handle is rotated so that the notches can first be sliced in one row and thereafter be sliced in an additional row. The handle is further rotated to the opposite side of the gripping handle in order for the rows of notches to be sliced on opposite sides thereof. The notches may be sliced by cutting the notches with blades mounted on a lathe. Alternately, the notches may also be sliced by directing a laser beam onto the handle.

Abstract: The method and mechanism of making an anti-slip handle having a gripping portion in which a plurality of grooves are formed in the gripping portion of the handle with the first set of grooves formed in one direction and the second set of grooves formed in the other direction so that the two sets of grooves intersect each other to form a cross-hatched groove network. The grooves are preferably formed by laser action.

Abstract: A mitre box having a base and a pair of upstanding spaced sidewalls extending upwardly from the base. Each sidewall has an end edge, a slot in each of the sidewalls, the slots being in angular axial alignment with each other with the slot in one of the sidewalls being in axial angular alignment with the slot in the opposite sidewall, ruler marks on said mitre box substantially parallel to the sidewalls. Notch means are also provided between the two end edges of the sidewalls.

Abstract: A tool holder having three panels, the panels being foldable relative to each other from a flat position to an assembled position, one of the panels having openings therein, the one panel is foldable relative to the other panel to assume a position at an angle to the other panel. The three panels consist of an upper panel, a central panel and a lower panel and the openings are in the lower panel. A tool may be placed in the openings in the panel.

Abstract: A utility knife having a body portion with a mouth at its front end. A finger piece is provided for moving the blade forward so that it extends from the body portion through the mouth. A spring is provided to retract a blade to a position within the body portion when the finger piece is released. An open hook is provided to stop the forward movement of the blade. The open hook is part of the finger piece and is located rearwardly of the finger piece. The hook strikes a portion of body portion to stop the forward movement of the blade.

Abstract: A utility knife having a main body formed from a pair of body halves which are assembled together. The main body has an opening at the front with means to prevent the pair of body halves from spreading apart and with means to prevent the blade from swaying from side to side. In addition, means are provided to hold the body halves together without the necessity of using special tools or fastening means.

Abstract: A utility knife having a main body formed from a pair of body halves which are assembled together. The main body has an opening at the front with means to prevent the pair of body halves from spreading apart and with means to prevent the blade from swaying from side to side. In addition, means are provided to hold the body halves together without the necessity of using special tools or fastening means.

Abstract: A utility knife having a main body formed from a pair of body portions which are assembled together. The main body has an opening at the front with means to prevent the pair of body portions from spreading apart and with means to prevent the blade from swaying from side to side.

Abstract: A tape measure having a recoilable tape mounted within a cartridge. The free end of the recoilable tape extends out of the mouth and has a finger-grip extending therefrom to permit the tape to be extended from within the cartridge through said mouth. A spring is mounted in the cartridge to permit the tape to be recoiled and retracted within the cartridge through said mouth and a shock absorber is located within the cartridge to absorb the shock of the retracting tape.

Abstract: A hack saw frame having a handle assembly, a body assembly and a front assembly adapted to hold a hack saw therebetween. The front assembly is pivotly mounted on the body assembly with manual means for pivoting the front assembly. When the manual means is moved in one direction, the front assembly will pivot to tighten and hold the blade in place. When the manual means is moved in the opposite direction, the blade is loosened to permit removal.

Abstract: A tape measure comprising a housing having a top wall and a front wall. A tape spool is mounted within the housing and a tape wound around said tape spool. An opening is provided in the casing to permit the tape to protrudce from the housing. Spring pressed means are provided in the spool to permit the spool to rotate to automatically wind-up the tape and withdraw it into the housing. Manual brake means are provided for braking said spool to retard the winding of the tape. The tape measure has a lock slide assembly mounted for slidable movement relative to the tape with means for moving the lock slide against the tape to lock the tape in extended position and for movement away from the tape to release the tape to permit the tape to be withdrawn within the casing.