Abstract: A multi-position hook assembly includes a hook and a holding block. The hook includes a free leg and a mounting leg joined by a top span. In addition, the holding block is configured for rotatably receiving the mounting leg of the hook and for releasably locking the hook in a plurality of positions.

Abstract: A combustion nailer includes a housing substantially enclosing a combustion engine having a cylinder head, a control unit associated with the housing for controlling operation of the tool, at least one printed circuit board electrically connected to the control unit for maintaining tool operation, and at least one temperature sensor mounted on the at least one printed circuit board for monitoring tool temperature and for signaling sensed temperature to the control unit.

Abstract: A combustion nailer includes a combustion-powered power source, at least one fan associated with the power source, at least one temperature sensor in operational proximity to the power source for sensing power source temperature, and a control system operationally associated with the power source and the at least one temperature sensor for disabling the power source by disabling at least one main tool function upon the sensing of a predetermined temperature threshold sensed by the at least one temperature sensor.

Abstract: A fastener driving tool includes a sleeve defining a cylinder for accommodating a reciprocating piston and a driver blade for driving a fastener into a substrate. In addition, the tool includes a nose assembly having a nosepiece associated with the sleeve and is constructed and arranged for receiving and guiding the driver blade as it drives the fastener into the substrate. The nosepiece has a body including a first component made of one material and a second component made of a second material.

Abstract: A combustion nailer includes a combustion-powered power source, at least one fan associated with the power source, at least one temperature sensor in operational proximity to the power source for sensing power source temperature, and a control system operationally associated with the power source and the at least one temperature sensor for disabling the power source by disabling at least one main tool function upon the sensing of a predetermined temperature threshold sensed by the at least one temperature sensor.

Abstract: A combustion nailer includes a housing substantially enclosing a combustion engine having a cylinder head, a control unit associated with the housing for controlling operation of the tool, at least one printed circuit board electrically connected to the control unit for maintaining tool operation, and at least one temperature sensor mounted on the at least one printed circuit board for monitoring tool temperature and for signaling sensed temperature to the control unit.

Abstract: A multi-position hook assembly includes a hook and a holding block. The hook includes a free leg and a mounting leg joined by a top span. In addition, the holding block is configured for rotatably receiving the mounting leg of the hook and for releasably locking the hook in a plurality of positions.

Abstract: A binding apparatus for bookbinding strips with flexible studs. The binding apparatus includes a frame having a recess shaped to receive the female strip and a platen for supporting the sheets to be bound. A compression member on the frame compresses the male and female strips toward one another with said sheets positioned between the strips. At least one carriage assembly is mounted to the frame and the compression member for movement parallel to the strips. The carriage assembly engages the compression member for applying a compressive force thereto and has at least one stud-bending member shaped and positioned to engage the excess length of the studs extending beyond the female strip and bend the excess length into grooves in the female strip as the carriage assembly is moved relative to the compression member and the frame.