Abstract: A tool connector assembly for transmission of off-axis torque from a power tool includes a first drive shaft having a first end configured to be secured within a power tool and a second end defining a ball portion and a second drive shaft having a first end defining a cup-shaped cavity configured to receive the ball portion such that the ball portion is moveable against a surface of the cup-shaped cavity for moveably coupling the first drive shaft to the second drive shaft, wherein the second drive shaft further includes a second end defining an internal cavity configured to receive a tool bit. A hub collar is received on the second drive shaft and is rotatable about a longitudinal axis of the second drive shaft.

Abstract: A tool connector generally includes a tool receiving portion configured for reciprocating between first and second work tool seating positions, wherein the tool receiving portion is normally biased to the first work tool seating position, and actuatable to the second work tool seating position. The tool connector further includes a magnetic mechanism in the tool receiving portion for providing magnetic force to engage a work tool in either of the first and second work tool seating positions, and a locking mechanism for lockingly engaging a work tool in the second work tool seating position.

Abstract: A lag driver includes a drive shank and a drive body assembly extending from the drive shank. The drive body assembly includes a fastener-receiving portion, wherein a fastener is receivable within the fastener-receiving portion in a first, loading position such that the fastener is positionable in substantial coaxial alignment with the lag driver, and wherein the fastener is rotatable into a second, locked position within the fastener-receiving portion such that the fastener-receiving portion is engageable with a portion of the fastener for applying torque to the fastener.

Abstract: A tool connector generally includes a tool receiving portion configured for reciprocating between first and second work tool seating positions, wherein the tool receiving portion is normally biased to the first work tool seating position, and actuatable to the second work tool seating position. The tool connector further includes a magnetic mechanism in the tool receiving portion for providing magnetic force to engage a work tool in either of the first and second work tool seating positions, and a locking mechanism for lockingly engaging a work tool in the second work tool seating position.

Abstract: A depth setter bit holder formed in accordance with the present disclosure includes a main bit holder body having a first receptacle, a drive bit removably receivable within the first receptacle of the main bit holder, and a depth setter body removably securable on the main bit holder body such that the depth setter body partially encloses the drive bit.

Abstract: A tool holder assembly is provided and includes a base portion and a holder portion. The holder portion is pivotably disposed within the base portion for reciprocating movement between a stored position and a removal position. The tool holder assembly also includes at least one interference member associated with one of either the base portion or the holder portion. The at least one interference member engaging a portion of the other of either the base portion or the holder portion and defining an interference fit therebetween for selectively restraining the holder portion in the stored position until a predetermined load is applied to overcome the interference fit.

Abstract: A ratchet device constructed in accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure is depicted. The ratchet device includes a ratchet body having a handle and a ratchet head. The handle is reciprocably rotatable in first and second handle directions about an axis extending substantially normal to a major axis of the ratchet head. The ratchet device further includes an output member coupled to the ratchet head, wherein the output member is rotatable in a substantially constant output member direction when the handle is reciprocated between first and second handle directions.

Abstract: A bit (20) for a tool is provided. The bit includes a housing (22) having a cutting portion (24) and a shank (26). The bit also includes a post (40) disposed within the housing and positioned to assist in anchoring the bit to a workpiece (52) during use.

Abstract: A device (20) for orienting a work tool (10) at a predetermined attitude relative to a work piece includes a base (22) having a first surface (34 or 44) abuttable against a work piece, a sleeve (24) coupled to the base, and a shaft (26) slidably receivable within the sleeve. The shaft has a first end portion (80) and a second end portion (82), wherein the first end portion is connectable to a work tool and the second end portion is connectable to an actuator for actuating the work tool.

Abstract: A connector for a hand tool is provided. The connector includes a tool receiving portion configured to receive any one of a plurality of work tool pieces of the type having one of either at least a first or second locking configuration, wherein the first locking configuration is different at least in part from the second locking configuration. The connector also includes a locking mechanism coupled to the tool receiving portion and adapted to selectively couple any one of the plurality of work tool pieces to the connector.