Abstract: A dust cap accessory for a power tool having a base portion with a base aperture is disclosed. The dust cap accessory includes a dust cap body configured to partially cover the base aperture, a base portion mounting mechanism for removably mounting the dust cap accessory to the base portion, and a dust cap centre hole configured to receive a cutting tool when the cutting tool is plunged into a workpiece. The dust cap accessory is configured to limit debris from the workpiece travelling through the base aperture.

Abstract: A blind rivet setting tool including a nosepiece storage unit removably attached to a housing feature of the tool, wherein the nosepiece storage unit is configured to hold a plurality of nosepieces and defines a mandrel receiving opening which aligns with an exit opening of the tool such that the broken mandrel of a set rivet can be moved through the mandrel receiving opening in use; and method of using the nosepiece storage unit.

Abstract: A power tool for forming a channel in a work surface includes a first section carrying a rotatable shaft having a shaft axis and a second section that engages the work surface; a cutting disc having a substantially circular blade provided on the rotatable shaft; a first support portion on one side of the cutting disc and a second support portion on the opposite side of the cutting disc which cooperate to hold the cutting disc at an oblique angle relative to the shaft axis. A first locking feature of the first support portion and a second locking feature of the second support portion extend through a circular opening of the cutting disc and cooperate to resist relative rotation of the first and second support portions. The first section is movable relative to the second section to move the cutting disc into and out of engagement with the work surface.

Abstract: A portable electric knockout punch for forming a hole in sheet metal including an electric motor having a motor output shaft, a hole forming mechanism having a support portion for cooperating with a die and a punch portion for cooperating with a stamp and which is operatively coupled to the motor output shaft via a transmission of the tool which in use causes linear relative movement between the punch portion and the support portion for forming a hole in sheet metal in use, the transmission including a conversion mechanism for converting torque into a linear force for causing the linear relative movement between the punch portion and the support portion.

Abstract: A power tool including a housing and a motor mounted in the housing and operatively connected to a tool holder arranged to hold a cutting tool bit. At least one guide post has a longitudinal axis slidably mounted to the housing such that the housing is moveable in a direction parallel with the longitudinal axis between a retracted position and a plunged position. A base portion is fixed to the at least one guide post and a slide bearing is mounted between the housing and the at least one guide post. The slide bearing is slidable with respect to the at least one guide post when the housing moves between the retracted position and the plunged position. The slide bearing includes at least one dampening element arranged to dampen movement of the at least one guide post with respect to the housing in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis.

Abstract: A power tool including a housing, at least one handle mountable to the housing, a motor mounted in the housing and electrically connected to a power source, and at least one component with at least one electrical connection electrically connected to the power source. The handle includes an internal cavity, and the component is mountable within the cavity. The handle also features a handle slot configured to receive the electrical connection when the component is mounted within the handle. This design allows for easier assembly and attachment of power cables and electronic components within the handle of the power tool.

Abstract: The power tool includes a housing, a motor mounted in the housing and operatively connected to a tool holder arranged to hold a cutting tool bit, at least one guide post slidably mounted to the housing such that the housing is moveable between a retracted position and a plunged position, a base portion fixed to the guide post, and a height adjustment mechanism. The height adjustment mechanism includes a threaded sleeve fixed with respect to one of the guide post or the housing and an adjustment sleeve threadedly engaged with the threaded sleeve. The adjustment sleeve includes a housing stop portion configured to engage the other of the housing or the guide post in the retracted position. Movement of the adjustment sleeve with respect to the threaded sleeve is configured to adjust the distance between the housing and the base portion when the housing is in the retracted position.

Abstract: A router including a housing and a motor mounted in the housing. The motor is operatively connected to a tool holder arranged to hold a cutting tool bit. The housing includes a base portion or has a base portion mounted thereto. A sub-base is mountable to the base portion. The sub-base includes a sub-base adapter configured to receive a first guide bushing and a second guide bushing. The first guide bushing is a different type of bushing from the second guide bushing.

Abstract: A router including a housing and a motor mounted in the housing and operatively connected to a tool holder arranged to hold a cutting tool bit. The cutting tool bit is projectable from the tool holder. The housing includes a base portion with a base aperture arranged to receive the projecting cutting tool bit held in the tool holder. A dust extraction conduit is connectable to a vacuum source. A chip collector is mountable to the base portion and includes a collecting mouth facing the cutting tool bit and arranged to catch chips from the cutting tool bit and a collection chamber for receiving chips collected in the collecting mouth. The collection chamber is in fluid communication with the dust extraction conduit.

Abstract: A power tool including a shroud for restricting the path of debris generated by a rotatable cutting disc and defining a shroud outlet opening through which the debris can be sucked by a vacuum device. The debris enters a sub-volume along a first axis and exits the sub-volume along a second axis in a different plane. A conduit having a curved wall defines the sub-volume such that debris travelling therethough undergoes a change in direction and exits the sub-volume along a direction substantially parallel with the second axis.

Abstract: A power tool including a motor at least partially located within the handle of the tool and having a first motor rotational axis extending along a longitudinal axis of the handle; and a fastener gripping portion operatively coupled to the motor via a transmission which in use causes movement of the fastener gripping portion along a second axis, between a home position and a retracted position to set a fastener engaged by the fastener gripping portion; the transmission including a bevel gear arrangement for redirecting torque to the second axis, and further including a mechanism for converting torque output from the bevel gear arrangement in use into a linear force for causing linear movement of the fastener gripping portion.

Abstract: A power tool including a housing and a motor assembly arranged to rotate a cutting tool. The motor is mounted in the housing. At least one guide post is slidably mounted to the housing. The power tool includes a base fixed to the guide post. A depth adjustment mechanism is arranged to adjust the distance the cutting tool projects through the base. The depth adjustment mechanism has a depth rod adjustably mounted to the housing and arranged to engage the base when the housing is plunged towards the base. The depth adjustment mechanism also has a depth adjustment knob mechanically coupled to the depth rod and moving the depth rod with respect to the housing. The depth adjustment mechanism further has a locking knob for selectively locking the depth rod. One of the depth adjustment knob and the locking knob at least partially is nested within the other.

Abstract: A blind rivet setting tool including a nosepiece storage unit removably attached to a housing feature of the tool, wherein the nosepiece storage unit is configured to hold a plurality of nosepieces and defines a mandrel receiving opening which aligns with an exit opening of the tool such that the broken mandrel of a set rivet can be moved through the mandrel receiving opening in use; and method of using the nosepiece storage unit.

Abstract: A power tool including a motor at least partially located within the handle of the tool and having a first motor rotational axis extending along a longitudinal axis of the handle; and a fastener gripping portion operatively coupled to the motor via a transmission which in use causes movement of the fastener gripping portion along a second axis, between a home position and a retracted position to set a fastener engaged by the fastener gripping portion; the transmission including a bevel gear arrangement for redirecting torque to the second axis, and further including a mechanism for converting torque output from the bevel gear arrangement in use into a linear force for causing linear movement of the fastener gripping portion.

Abstract: A collar system for a dust extractor is provided including: a collar including a drill passage extending through the collar and an extension forming an internal passage that connects at one end with the drill passage, the extension being attachable to a housing of the dust extractor to enable the internal passage to connect to a suction passage of the dust extractor; and a cover mounted adjacent an entrance of the drill passage, the cover being moveable between a first position where it covers the entrance and a second position where is remote from the entrance, wherein the cover comprises at least hole that passes through the cover.

Abstract: A power tool having a housing and a motor assembly arranged to rotate a cutting tool. The power tool has at least one guide post slidably mounted to the housing and a base fixed to the guide post. A plunge locking lever is mounted to the housing. The plunge locking lever is moveable between a locked position wherein the guide post is fixed with respect to the housing and an unlocked position wherein the guide post is slidable with respect to the housing thereby adjusting the distance between the base and the housing wherein the plunge locking lever is biased to the locked position. A catch mechanism engages the plunge locking lever in the unlocked position. The catch mechanism is mechanically coupled to a release lever arranged to disengage the catch mechanism and release the plunge locking lever from the unlocked position.

Abstract: A collar system for a dust extractor is provided including: a collar including a drill passage extending through the collar and an extension forming an internal passage that connects at one end with the drill passage, the extension being attachable to a housing of the dust extractor to enable the internal passage to connect to a suction passage of the dust extractor; and a cover mounted adjacent an entrance of the drill passage, the cover being moveable between a first position where it covers the entrance and a second position where is remote from the entrance, wherein the cover comprises at least hole that passes through the cover.

Abstract: A docking station for a dust collection box comprising: a housing; a socket formed by the housing configured to receive a dust collection box of a dust extractor; first and second apertures formed through a wall of the housing which aligns with air outlet and inlet apertures of a dust collection box when the dust collection box is mounted within the socket; a connector connectable to a vacuum source; and a dust channel mounted inside of the housing, which provides a passageway between the second aperture and the connector. The docking station may further include an air vent formed through a wall of the housing to allow air surrounding the housing to enter a cavity formed inside of the housing, where the first aperture is connected to the cavity in the housing to allow air in the cavity to exit the housing through the first aperture.

Abstract: A power tool includes a rotatable support arrangement for supporting at least one cutting disc. An upper shroud member and a lower shroud member cooperate to define a volume in which the at least one cutting disc can be supported. The rotatable support arrangement can be coupled to the upper shroud member such that movement of the upper shroud member towards the lower shroud member causes the cutting disc to protrude through an opening in the lower shroud member. A biasing member urges the upper shroud member and the lower shroud member away from each other. A limiting mechanism limits the range of movement of the upper shroud member relative to the lower shroud member under action of the biasing member. The limiting mechanism can be disengaged by opening the upper shroud member via at least one hinge coupling.

Abstract: An adaptor for a dust extractor is provided including a housing having a top portion and a bottom portion, a first aperture formed in the top portion of the housing, a second aperture formed in the bottom portion of the housing, and an adaptor catch having a first end and a second end. The adaptor catch is vertically slidable within the housing between a first catch position, where the first end projects through the first aperture, and a second catch position, where the first end is located flush with or inside of the housing. The second end of the adaptor catch is accessible through the second aperture. A first biasing mechanism biases the adaptor catch towards the second catch position.