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 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.

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 fastener driver (20) is provided. The fastener driver includes a driver body (32) and a guide (26). The driver body includes a cavity (30) formed in one end of the driver body and an attachment shank (32) formed in another end. The guide is slidably attached to the driver body and is positioned for selectively retaining a fastener within the cavity during use of the fastener driver.

Abstract: An arbor (20) for a tool is provided. The arbor includes a shaft (22) and a locking mechanism (24) operatively coupled to the shaft. The arbor also includes an adapter (26) removably coupled to the shaft by the locking mechanism, the adapter being selectively configurable within the shaft between at least a first operating position, where the adapter is configured to secure a first tool accessory (62, 66, or 72) to the arbor, and a second operating position, where the adapter is configured to secure a second tool accessory (62, 66, or 72) different at least in part from the first tool accessory.

Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention provides screwdriver connectors that each include (a) a body defining (1) a first end defining a first opening and a second opening; (2) a first cavity that opens onto the first end through the first opening; (3) a second cavity, connected to the first cavity by a passage, that opens onto the first end through the second opening; (b) a locking member disposed within the passage; (c) a spring and a tensioning member disposed within the second cavity; and (d) a collar that releasably engages the first end of the body, wherein in operation the spring biases the tensioning member against the collar and against the locking member which engages a bit disposed within the first cavity, thereby immobilizing the bit within the first cavity.

Abstract: An adjustable stop (20) includes an inner collar (22) and an outer collar (24). In one embodiment the inner collar has first and second inner collar contact surfaces (46, 50) in opposed disposition along a length of the inner collar. The outer collar is coupled to the inner collar and reciprocable between a locked position and first and second unlocked positions.

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 connector (20) having an assembly (28) adapted to releasably receive an end (33) of a workpiece (22).

Abstract: The present invention provides a screwdriver comprising: (a) a handle; (b) a connector that is at least partially located within the handle; and (c) a screwdriver bar comprising a bar body that defines a multiplicity of indentations, wherein in operation the connector releasably engages at least one of the indentations to secure the bar within the connector.

Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention provides screwdriver connectors that each include (a) a body defining (1) a first end defining a first opening and a second opening; (2) a first cavity that opens onto the first end through the first opening; (3) a second cavity, connected to the first cavity by a passage, that opens onto the first end through the second opening; (b) a locking member disposed within the passage; (c) a spring and a tensioning member disposed within the second cavity; and (d) a collar that releasably engages the first end of the body, wherein in operation the spring biases the tensioning member against the collar and against the locking member which engages a bit disposed within the first cavity, thereby immobilizing the bit within the first cavity.

Abstract: An arbor (20) for a tool is provided. The arbor includes a shaft (22) and a locking mechanism (24) operatively coupled to the shaft. The arbor also includes an adapter (26) removably coupled to the shaft by the locking mechanism, the adapter being selectively configurable within the shaft between at least a first operating position, where the adapter is configured to secure a first tool accessory (62, 66, or 72) to the arbor, and a second operating position, where the adapter is configured to secure a second tool accessory (62, 66, or 72) different at least in part from the first tool accessory.

Abstract: A connector (20) having an assembly (28) adapted to releasably receive an end (33) of a workpiece (22).