Abstract: A recip blade has a blade body and a tang located at one end of the blade body. The blade body has a distal portion located on an opposite end of the blade body relative to the tang. The distal portion defines a tip and at least one aperture extending through the blade body. A cutting edge extends along the blade body between the tang and the tip.

Abstract: A hacksaw with an improved mechanism for applying and adjusting the tension on a blade mounted to a blade mount on a front arm and a blade mount on a rocker arm. The rocker arm is pivotally coupled to a handle and is spring biased to place an initial tension on a blade held by the rocker arm and the front arm. A rotatably mounted lever is positioned on the handle for vertically displacing a nut captured in the rocker arm to pivot the rocker arm and adjust the tension on the rocker arm-held blade. An elongate top frame bar of the hacksaw defines a hollow I-beam cross-section accessible from the face of the front handle and is capable of storing saw blades. A bale screw is positioned in the front member for securing the blades in a position extending past the front handle.

Abstract: A hack saw comprises a proximal end, a proximal handle located at the proximal end, and a distal end spaced from the proximal handle for mounting a hack saw blade therebetween. The handle includes a proximal cavity at a base end thereof, dimensioned to allow a portion of a proximal pin holder therethrough, and a proximal pin holder retaining member within the proximal handle proximally spaced from the proximal cavity, defining a slot therebetween for retention of a pin holder therein. The pin holder retaining member is positioned to form an interference with the proximal pin holder when the pin holder is located in the handle and prevents the proximal pin holder from dislodging or being removed therefrom.

Abstract: A tensioning mechanism for a hack saw blade extends through a pin holder mounting slot of a hack saw frame and applies tension to a hack saw blade attached thereto. The tensioning mechanism includes a first portion having a configuration that, with respect to a configuration of the slot, permits rotation of the tensioning mechanism when the first portion extends through the mounting slot. The tensioning mechanism also includes a second portion having a configuration that, with respect to the configuration of the slot, engages into the slot only in select rotational orientations thereof relative to the slot, wherein one of said orientations is angularly separated from another orientation by a substantially set rotational angle of the second portion. The tensioning mechanism further includes first and second mechanisms configured to prevent removal of the tensioning mechanism from the mounting slot once extended therethrough.

Abstract: A device for storage and transfer of tools and supplies that includes a housing, a cover and a handle. The housing defines a storage area therein and is configured to receive a plurality of tools and supplies. The cover is pivotally attached to the housing and is movable between a closed position covering the storage area and any tools and supplies therein, and an open position at least partially exposing and permitting access to the storage area and any tools and supplies therein. The handle is pivotally attached to the housing and is movable between a storage position located within the housing and a use position projecting from the housing for carrying the device thereby. The cover is movable between the closed and open positions while the handle is either in the storage position or the use position.

Abstract: A kit for carrying hole saws has a hole saw carrier configured to releasably carry thereon a plurality of nested hole saws, and is movable between (i) a storage position and (ii) a use position for removing one or more hole saws therefrom. The carrier is axially-elongated and receivable through an arbor hole in a hole saw to releasably carry the hole saw thereon and to allow one hole saw to be nested within another thereon. The carrier is pivotally mounted and movable between the storage and use positions.

Abstract: A kit for carrying hole saws has a hole saw carrier configured to releasably carry thereon a plurality of nested hole saws, and is movable between (i) a storage position and (ii) a use position for removing one or more hole saws therefrom. The carrier is axially-elongated and receivable through an arbor hole in a hole saw to releasably carry the hole saw thereon and to allow one hole saw to be nested within another thereon. The carrier is pivotally mounted and movable between the storage and use positions.

Abstract: A kit for carrying hole saws has a hole saw carrier configured to releasably carry thereon a plurality of nested hole saws, and is movable between (i) a storage position and (ii) a use position for removing one or more hole saws therefrom. The carrier is axially-elongated and receivable through an arbor hole in a hole saw to releasably carry the hole saw thereon and to allow one hole saw to be nested within another thereon. The carrier is pivotally mounted and movable between the storage and use positions.

Abstract: A utility blade for use with conventional retractable and fixed blade utility knives comprising a blade body having a generally trapezoidal configuration defined by a cutting edge, an opposite back edge, a pair of opposing side edges and a pair of cutting points defined by the points of intersection between the side edges and the cutting edge. The blade further defines a pair of score lines, each proximate to one of the side edges. The score lines enable the user to remove a dulled or damaged cutting point, which in turn provides the user with two additional cutting points defined by the points of intersection between the score lines and the cutting edge. Further, the blade is configured with one or more notches strategically located on the back edge of the blade, such that each cutting point can extend from the utility knife at approximately the same distance.

Abstract: A utility blade for use with conventional retractable and fixed blade utility knives comprising a blade body having a generally trapezoidal configuration defined by a cutting edge, an opposite back edge, a pair of opposing side edges and a pair of cutting points defined by the points of intersection between the side edges and the cutting edge. The blade further defines a pair of score lines, each proximate to one of the side edges. The score lines enable the user to remove a dulled or damaged cutting point, which in turn provides the user with two additional cutting points defined by the points of intersection between the score lines and the cutting edge. Further, the blade is configured with one or more notches strategically located on the back edge of the blade, such that each cutting point can extend from the utility knife at approximately the same distance.

Abstract: A utility blade for use with conventional retractable and fixed blade utility knives comprising a blade body having a generally trapezoidal configuration defined by a cutting edge, an opposite back edge, a pair of opposing side edges and a pair of cutting points defined by the points of intersection between the side edges and the cutting edge. The blade further defines a pair of score lines, each proximate to one of the side edges. The score lines enable the user to remove a dulled or damaged cutting point, which in turn provides the user with two additional cutting points defined by the points of intersection between the score lines and the cutting edge. Further, the blade is configured with one or more notches strategically located on the back edge of the blade, such that each cutting point can extend from the utility knife at approximately the same distance.

Abstract: A portable kit box for torch equipment comprising a lid, a tank compartment for holding at least one tank, and a base. The base defines a base surface for contacting and translating the kit box along a surface. The lid comprises a compartment for storing at least one tank and is movable between an open position and a closed position. The kit box has at least three positions relative to the surface. In the first position, the at least one tank is supported at an acute angle relative to the surface, in the second position the at least one tanks is supported approximately perpendicular to the surface, and in the third position, the at least one tank is supported approximately horizontal to the surface. The kit box further includes at least one storage compartment, a securing member for securing the lid to the base, and a handle.

Abstract: A utility knife includes a housing and a blade carrier movably mounted to the housing. The blade carrier includes a blade supporting surface for supporting a blade, wherein the blade carrier is movable between a retracted position with at least a substantial portion of the blade retracted in the housing, and a first extended position with at least a portion of the blade extending outwardly of the housing. An actuator is operably connected to the blade carrier and is operable to move the blade carrier between the retracted and extended positions to, in turn, move a blade located on the blade carrier between the retracted and extended positions. A biasing member biases the blade carrier toward the retracted position. A stop member is movable between a first position and a second position.