Abstract: A double-ended quick-change tool bit holder assembly having a shaft with a first tool bit socket at a first end and a second tool bit socket at a second end, each of the first and second tool bit sockets configured to receive a tool bit. A first locking member is disposed over the first end of the shaft. A second locking member is disposed over the second end of the shaft. Each of the first and second locking members being movable between a release position and a lock position for releasably securing the tool bits in the respective first and second tool bit sockets. A collar may be disposed on the shaft. The collar may have an identifier on an exterior surface thereof. The double-ended quick-change tool bit holder assembly may be assembled from two OEM quick-change bit drivers connected end-to-end after removing the driver shanks therefrom.

Abstract: A tool having a collar disposed rearward of a movable sleeve or tool attachment so as to deflect objects away from the rearward edge of the sleeve or tool attachment when in the tool attachment lock position thereby preventing inadvertent release of the tool attachment during use.