Abstract: A disposable abrasive wheel for mounting on a rotatable threaded spindle of a power tool. The abrasive wheel contains a retaining nut on one side and a backing member on the other side non-removably secured together on the abrasive wheel without the aid of adhesives in such a manner that the abrasive wheel is placed in compression when it is operably secured upon the spindle of the power tool under operative loads. A metal pressure cap extends outwardly from the backing member and has an upper flat surface for engaging a should formed on the spindle of the power tool during operation of the finishing article. The metal pressure cap includes an inner surface defining a plurality of grooves. A peripheral wall extends upwardly from the retaining nut into the pressure cap and includes portions thereof disposed within said grooves.

Abstract: A disposable cut-off wheel for mounting on a rotatable threaded spindle which may be used with a power tool. The cut-off wheel includes a central aperture which contains a threaded nut having a flange at one end non-removably secured thereto without the aid of adhesives in such a manner that the cut-off wheel is placed in compression when it is operably secured upon the spindle under operational loads. The nut is secured to the cut-off wheel by upsetting one end of the nut causing it to protrude outwardly over the rear surface of the cut-off wheel or into engagement with the aperture. A generally inverted cup shaped supporting flange is carried by the spindle for engaging the outer surface of the cut-off wheel during operation of the cut-off wheel. A plastic washer like insert member is received within and carried by the supporting flange and provides a bearing between the lip of the supporting flange and the cut-off wheel.

Abstract: A disposable finishing article for mounting on a rotatable threaded spindle of a power tool. The finishing article contains a retaining nut on one side and a backing member on the other side non-removably secured together on the finishing article without the aid of adhesives in such a manner that the finishing article is placed in compression when it is operably secured upon the spindle of the power tool under operative loads. The backing member includes an inner annular portion defining a platform surrounding the nut and having one surface resting upon the other side of the finishing article. The nut and backing member are secured together by upsetting one end of the nut causing it to protrude outwardly over the outer surface of the flange. A metal pressure cap is secured to the backing member for engaging a shoulder formed on the spindle of the power tool during operation of the finishing article.

Abstract: A disposable finishing article for mounting on a rotatable threaded spindle of a power tool. The finishing article contains a retaining nut on one side and a backing flange on the other non-removably secured together on the finishing article without the aid of adhesives in such a manner that the finishing article is placed in compression when it is operably secured upon the spindle of the power tool under operative loads. The nut and flange are secured together by upsetting one end of the nut causing it to protrude outwardly over the outer surfaces of the flange. A metal pressure cap member is secured to the backing flange by a plurality of fingers formed on the backing flange for engaging a shoulder formed on the spindle of the power tool during operation of the finishing article.

Abstract: A disposable finishing article for mounting on a rotatable threaded spindle which may be used with a power tool. The finishing article contains a retaining nut on one side and a backing flange on the other non-removably secured together on the finishing article without the aid of adhesives in such a manner that the finishing article is placed in compression when it is operably secured upon the spindle of the power tool under operational loads. The nut and flange are secured together by upsetting one end of the nut causing it to protrude outwardly over the outer surface of the flange. A metallic inverted cup shaped member and a molded plastic bearing are secured together to form a composite pressure cap and are maintained in operative relationship upon the outer surface of the backing flange. The cup is relatively rotatable with respect to the bearing to effect easy removal of the finishing article from the power tool.

Abstract: A disposable finishing article for mounting on a rotatable threaded spindle which may be used with a power tool. The finishing article contains a retaining nut on one side and a backing flange on the other non-removably secured together on the finishing article wihtout the aid of adhesives in such a manner that the finishing article is placed in compression when it is operably secured upon the spindle of the power tool under operational loads. The nut and flange are secured together by upsetting one end of the nut causing it to protrude outwardly over the outer surface of the flange. A generally inverted cup shaped member is carried by the spindle for engaging the outer surface of the backing flange or the finishing article during operation of the finishing article.

Abstract: A disposable finishing article for mounting on a rotatable threaded spindle which may be used with a power tool. The finishing article contains a retaining nut on one side and a backing flange on the other non-removably secured together on the finishing article without the aid of adhesives in such a manner that the finishing article is placed in compression when it is operably secured upon the spindle of the power tool under operational loads. The nut and flange are secured together by upsetting one end of the nut causing it to protrude outwardly over the outer surface of the flange. A metallic inverted cup shaped member and a molded plastic body are carried by the spindle for engaging the outer surface of the backing flange during operation of the finishing article.

Abstract: A disposable finishing article for mounting on a rotatable threaded spindle of a power tool. The finishing article contains a retaining nut on one side and a backing flange on the other non-removably secured together on the finishing article without the aid of the adhesives in such a manner that the finishing article is placed in compression when it is operably secured upon the spindle of the power tool under operative loads. The nut and flange are secured together by upsetting one end of the nut causing it to protrude outwardly over the outer surface of the flange. A pressure cap member is secured by rotation to a plurality of fingers formed on the backing flange for engaging a shoulder formed on the spindle of the power tool during operation of the finishing article.

Abstract: A disposable finishing article for mounting on a rotatable threaded spindle of a power tool. The finishing article contains a retaining nut on one side and a backing flange on the other non-removably secured together on the finishing article without the aid of adhesives in such a manner that the finishing article is placed in compression when it is operably secured upon the spindle of the power tool under operative loads. The nut and flange are secured together by upsetting one end of the nut causing it to protrude outwardly over the outer surface of the flange. A pressure cap member is secured to a plurality of fingers formed on the backing flange for engaging a shoulder formed on the spindle of the power tool during operation of the finishing article.

Abstract: A disposable depressed center grinding wheel for mounting on a rotatable threaded spindle of a power tool. The grinding wheel contains a retaining nut on one side and a backing flange on the other non-removably secured together on the grinding wheel without the aid of adhesives in such a manner that the grinding wheel is placed in compression when it is operably secured upon the spindle of the power tool under grinding loads. The nut and flange are secured together by upsetting one end of the nut causing it to protrude outwardly over the outer surface of the flange. A base member is loosely secured to the spindle of the power tool for engaging the outer surface of the backing flange during operation of the grinding wheel.

Abstract: A disposable depressed center grinding wheel for mounting on a rotatable threaded spindle of a power tool. The grinding wheel contains a retaining nut on one side and a backing flange on the other non-removably secured together on the grinding wheel without the aid of adhesives in such a manner that the grinding wheel is placed in compression when it is operably secured upon the spindle of the power tool under grinding loads. The nut and flange are secured together by upsetting one end of the nut causing it to protrude outwardly over the outer surface of the flange. A pressure cap member is secured to the outwardly protruding portion of the nut for engaging a shoulder formed on the spindle of the power tool during operation of the grinding wheel.

Abstract: A disposable finishing article for mounting on a rotatable threaded spindle of a power tool. The finishing article contains a retaining nut on one side and a backing flange on the other non-removably secured together on the finishing article without the aid of adhesives in such a manner that the finishing article is placed in compression when it is operably secured upon the spindle of the power tool under operative loads. The nut and flange are secured together by upsetting one end of the nut causing it to protrude outwardly over the outer surface of the flange. A pressure cap member is secured to a plurality of fingers formed on the backing flange for engaging a shoulder formed on the spindle of the power tool during operation of the finishing article.

Abstract: A disposable depressed center grinding wheel for mounting on a rotatable shaft of a power tool. The grinding wheel contains a retaining nut on one side and a backing flange on the other. The retaining nut and the backing flange to the grinding wheel without the use of adhesives in such a manner that the grinding wheel is placed in compression when it is operably secured upon the shaft of the power tool. The securing apparatus includes a hollow cup-shaped member which fits over and is non-removably attached to the retaining nut with the backing flange between the cup and the nut so that when the assembly is affixed to the power tool the cup ad nut are drawn towards each other to accomplish the desired compression of the grinding wheel.

Abstract: A buffing pad wherein a layer of fabric has tufting material stitched therein and extending outwardly from one side thereof. A layer of adhesive which is flexible after it has set is applied to the surface of the fabric opposite that from which the tufting material extends. A metallic washer having a centrally formed screw thread therein is sandwiched between the adhesive material and a backing layer. The backing layer has an outer edge which is displaced inwardly from the outer edge of the fabric layer by a substantial amount. The outer peripheral portion of the fabric layer along with the adhesive material which extends to the outer edge thereof is curved upwardly and the curved portion is maintained solely by the adhesive material.

Abstract: A replaceable buffing pad assembly including a hard surfaced, nonresilient, central support disc having first and second surfaces and defining a central opening therethrough. Drive means is disposed at the central opening for receiving a power tool to rotate the buffing pad. First and second layers of buffing material are secured on said first and second surfaces respectively. The layers of buffing material extend from the central opening on the support disc for a distance greater than the outer periphery of the support disc. The outer edges of the buffing material are secured to each other to form a continuous surface of buffing material.