Abstract: A router table clamp system for attaching a router to a router table, wherein the system includes a first plate that is fixed with respect to the router table, a second plate that is configured to cooperate with the first plate to enable the router to be removably attached to the router table, and a clamping mechanism configured and arranged to move the second plate with respect to the first plate between a locked position and an unlocked position, wherein when the clamping mechanism is in the locked position, the router is securely attached to the router table. The clamping mechanism also includes a lever assembly configured and arranged to move the second plate in a locking direction and an unlocking direction, which directions are both generally coincident with a plane defined by the second plate, wherein the locking direction is opposite of the unlocking direction.

Abstract: A router table clamp system for attaching a router to a router table, wherein the system includes a first plate that is fixed with respect to the router table, a second plate that is configured to cooperate with the first plate to enable the router to be removably attached to the router table, and a clamping mechanism configured and arranged to move the second plate with respect to the first plate between a locked position and an unlocked position, wherein when the clamping mechanism is in the locked position, the router is securely attached to the router table. The clamping mechanism also includes a lever assembly configured and arranged to move the second plate in a locking direction and an unlocking direction, which directions are both generally coincident with a plane defined by the second plate, wherein the locking direction is opposite of the unlocking direction.

Abstract: A spade bit includes a shaft defining an axis, and a blade attached to the shaft and having a first blade portion and a second blade portion. The first blade portion defines a first leading face portion, and the second blade portion defines a second leading face portion. The first blade portion defines a first cutting edge portion, and the second blade portion defines a second cutting edge portion. The first cutting edge portion lies on a first border portion of the first leading face portion, and the second cutting edge portion lies on a second border portion of the second leading face portion. The first cutting edge portion and the second cutting edge portion both lie in a plane P1. An area A1 is bound by the plane P1 and the first leading face portion when the first blade portion is viewed in a first cross section taken along a plane P2 which is parallel to and spaced apart from the axis by a distance D1, and the area A1 increases as the distance D1 increases.

Abstract: A spade bit includes a shaft defining an axis, and a blade attached to the shaft and having a first blade portion and a second blade portion. The first blade portion defines a first leading face portion, and the second blade portion defines a second leading face portion. The first blade portion defines a first cutting edge portion, and the second blade portion defines a second cutting edge portion. The first cutting edge portion lies on a first border portion of the first leading face portion, and the second cutting edge portion lies on a second border portion of the second leading face portion. The first cutting edge portion and the second cutting edge portion both lie in a plane P1. An area A1 is bound by the plane P1 and the first leading face portion when the first blade portion is viewed in a first cross section taken along a plane P2 which is parallel to and spaced apart from the axis by a distance D1, and the area A1 increases as the distance D1 increases.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a tool accessory case having a first and a second housing member pivotally connected to each other along a hinge portion and forming a tool holding cavity. The tool accessory case also has at least one index configured for receiving at least one elongated tool accessory disposed in one of the housing members. The index has an upper guide for contacting an upper portion of the tool accessory, and a lower guide for contacting a lower portion of the tool accessory. Further, a flexible arm is included on either the index or one of the first and second housing members. The flexible arm is configured for deforming and applying a lateral pressure to the lower portion of the tool accessory for the purpose of positively retaining the tool accessory in the index. The tool accessory is slidingly received by the index, and the lateral pressure is applied by the flexible arm when the tool accessory is generally entirely received by the index.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a tool accessory case having a first and a second housing member pivotally connected to each other along a hinge portion and forming a tool holding cavity. The tool accessory case also has at least one index configured for receiving at least one elongated tool accessory disposed in one of the housing members. The index has an upper guide for contacting an upper portion of the tool accessory, and a lower guide for contacting a lower portion of the tool accessory. Further, a flexible arm is included on either the index or one of the first and second housing members. The flexible arm is configured for deforming and applying a lateral pressure to the lower portion of the tool accessory for the purpose of positively retaining the tool accessory in the index. The tool accessory is slidingly received by the index, and the lateral pressure is applied by the flexible arm when the tool accessory is generally entirely received by the index.