Abstract: The present invention is directed to an elevating mechanism, in particular to an elevating mechanism for routers, is configured for easy micro adjustment and coarse or macro adjustment. In an embodiment, a power tool includes a base configured to adjustably receive a motor housing for operating a working tool. A worm drive is pivotally coupled, in an eccentric configuration, to an eccentric lever. The eccentric lever is adjustably coupled to at least one of the housing or the base such that the eccentric lever is operable to cause the worm drive to be positioned into an engaged position with a rack assembly and a released position wherein the worm drive is remote from the rack assembly. The elevating mechanism is operable to permit rotational micro adjustment and macro manual adjustment wherein the worm drive is remote from the rack assembly for permitting coarse adjustment of the motor housing with respect to the base.

Abstract: A power tool, such as a drill/driver or a reciprocating saw, can be provided with a belt clip which attaches to the tool at multiple positions to adapt to the user's preference. The belt clip can be side-mounted to a drill/driver to facilitate holstering of the drill/driver and to reduce the profile of the drill/driver.

Abstract: The present invention provides an adjustable drywall sander capable of imparting more than one type of motion. In an exemplary embodiment, the sander includes a power unit with a motor and a sanding assembly coupled to the power unit. A telescopic support arm assembly is coupled to the sanding assembly and the power unit for supporting the sanding assembly. The telescopic support arm assembly includes a first support arm with a first and a second end and a second support arm with a first and second end. The first end of the first support arm being coupled to the power unit and the second end of the second support arm being coupled to the sanding assembly. A collapsible drive shaft is substantially enclosed by the telescopic support arm assembly. The telescopic support arm assembly and the collapsible drive shaft allow the length of the telescopic assembly to be adjusted.

Abstract: A router bit system includes a bit (or bits) and a bit holding assembly for attaching the bit to the drive shaft of a router without the use of additional hand tools. The bit holding assembly, which is attached to the drive shaft of the router, includes a chuck having a bore for receiving a shank of the bit. A collar for engaging and releasing the bit from the bit holding assembly slides between a first position for engaging the bit and a second position for releasing the bit. The collar is biased to the first position for engaging the bit. The bit is capable of being received in a standard collet-type bit holder, such as a standard router collet or the like.

Abstract: A pneumatic compressor capable of supplying compressed gas to a pneumatic tool. The compressor can be powered alternatively by either a battery or an AC power source. The compressor comprises a permanent magnet DC electric motor and circuitry for converting the AC power source to DC power. The compressor includes a receptacle for accommodating one or more of a plurality of batteries and includes circuitry for using batteries having different voltages. The AC power source may also be used to charge a battery connected to the compressor.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a jigsaw including a rotating handle. In an exemplary embodiment in accordance with the present invention, the jigsaw includes a motor housing for containing a motor. The motor housing includes a first end and a second end. The first end of the motor housing is coupled to a saw blade assembly. Further, a handle assembly is rotationally coupled to the second end of the motor housing for rotation of the handle assembly to a plurality of positions. The plurality of positions include from a zero orientation to plus or minus 90° (ninety degrees) of the zero orientation. Additionally, a securing mechanism is operationally coupled to the handle assembly for securing the rotational position of the handle assembly up to plus or minus 90° (ninety degrees) of the zero orientation.

Abstract: Amperage control of a power tool motor is provided by pulse width modulation of current from a power supply. The pulse width modulation may be varied according to the determined motor current and measured power supply voltage. The power supply may include a battery such as lithium ion or nickel cadmium.

Abstract: A portable pocket cutter employs a shaping assembly and a boring assembly, connected via a frame and coupling assembly, for constructing a pocket joint in a workpiece. The frame is at least partially supported upon a workpiece. The shaping assembly is pivotally connected with the frame and further connects with a first bit for shaping a recess in a planar surface of the workpiece. The boring assembly is also connected with the frame and further connects with a second bit for boring a through aperture into an edge of the workpiece, the edge being generally perpendicular to the planar surface.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods and systems relating to location-based services such as social networking, providing demographic information, tracking mobile devices, providing business information, providing an adaptable user interface, remotely effecting a change on a portable electronic device, providing a geofence, outputting location-based information on a mobile device, varying transmissions to and from a mobile device, providing location-based alerts, verifying transactions and tailoring information to the behavior of a user.

Abstract: A router bit system includes a bit (or bits) and a bit holding assembly for attaching the bit to the drive shaft of a router without the use of additional hand tools. The bit holding assembly, which is attached to the drive shaft of the router, includes a chuck having a bore for receiving a shank of the bit. A collar for engaging and releasing the bit from the bit holding assembly slides between a first position for engaging the bit and a second position for releasing the bit. The collar is biased to the first position for engaging the bit. The bit is capable of being received in a standard collet-type bit holder, such as a standard router collet or the like.

Abstract: An adjustable reciprocating saw has the ability to adjust the orientation of the saw blade in relation to the rest of the tool. The saw blade can pivot about two transverse axes, one parallel with and one perpendicular to the reciprocating motion axis of the saw blade. The portions of the saw's housing which rotate relative to one another are attached with a rotating joint comprising a pin and groove design. Rotation locks selectively prevent rotation of the saw blade about each axis. The rotation locks can be released through simply depressing buttons on the saw. A rear internal bearing increases the durability and decreases the size of the saw. A keyless adjustable shoe is mounted to the saw.

Abstract: Amperage control of a power tool motor is provided by pulse width modulation of current from a power supply. The pulse width modulation may be varied according to the determined motor current and measured power supply voltage. The power supply preferably includes a battery, such a lithium ion or nickel cadmium.

Abstract: A process for manufacturing highly wear and fatigue resistant steel components for power tools includes melting and mixing together a readily available base steel and alloying elements. The molten steel is cast into near-net-shape in an investment casting process. This method is cost competitive with forming the same component from steel with fewer alloying elements. In particular, clutch plates for a drill/driver or screw gun can be formed in this manner from a steel containing relatively large amounts of nickel and chromium, such as SAE 9310 steel, or from a steel containing a relatively large total amount of molybdenum and tungsten, such as AISI M2 steel.

Abstract: A power tool control system includes a non-contact measurement and alignment device operative with the power tool and enabled to establish various readings, such as power tool settings. A graphical user interface communicatively coupled with the non-contact measurement and alignment device enables user control over and display of the readings from the non-contact measurement and alignment device.

Abstract: A graphical user interface communicatively coupled with a non-contact measurement and alignment device enables user control over and display of the readings from the non-contact measurement and alignment device. In operation with a power tool, the graphical user interface provides a user with selectable control over the power tool through the computation and display of multiple power tool settings.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for providing a personalized combo kit of tools and accessories. A plurality of tools and accessories are provided to a customer for selection. The customer is enabled to select at least two items from the plurality of tools and accessories. The selected at least two items are offered to the customer at a discount price.

Abstract: A pinion nail verification assembly enables a nail gun to reduce the number of times incorrectly positioned nails are operated upon by the nail gun. A pinion is coupled with an axle disposed in a nail loading assembly which stores and provides the nails to a nail driving assembly. The pinion engages with the nails in the nail loading assembly and allows those nails which are properly aligned to advance down the nail loading assembly to the nail driving assembly and reduce the number of times the incorrectly positioned nail are operated upon by hindering the advancement of such incorrectly positioned nails.

Abstract: A process for manufacturing highly wear and fatigue resistant steel components for power tools includes melting and mixing together a readily available base steel and alloying elements. The molten steel is cast into near-net-shape in an investment casting process. This method is cost competitive with forming the same component from steel with fewer alloying elements. In particular, clutch plates for a drill/driver or screw gun can be formed in this manner from a steel containing relatively large amounts of nickel and chromium, such as SAE 9310 steel, or from a steel containing a relatively large total amount of molybdenum and tungsten, such as AISI M2 steel.

Abstract: An adjustable angle magazine for a nail gun includes a pick-off pivot assembly. The pick-off pivot assembly pivotally couples the adjustable angle magazine to an adjustable angle nose casting assembly of the nail gun. Further, the pick-off pivot assembly increases the instances that a nail loaded into to the adjustable angle magazine is presented under a driver blade of the nail gun in a correct position.

Abstract: A blade clamp assembly for retaining a rotary blade on the arbor of a rotary tool comprises a blade washer for engaging the blade to hold the blade on the arbor and a clamp assembly threaded into the arbor to clamp the blade washer against the blade. The clamp assembly includes a planetary gear system for transmitting torque applied to the clamp assembly to the blade washer, wherein the planetary gear system multiplies the torque transmitted to the blade washer so that the torque transmitted to the blade washer is greater than the torque applied to the clamp assembly.