Abstract: A compact autofeed drill is provided and generally comprises an elongate housing having opposed ends, a motor disposed within the housing, an elongate drill bit, a drill bushing, an actuation device, and a resilient member. The motor is disposed within the housing intermediate the opposed ends. The drill bit is operably connected to the motor and is capable of extending from the housing through one end thereof. The drill bushing is operably connected to the housing and defines a bore, where the drill bushing at least partially surrounds the drill bit as the drill bit extends from the housing through the bore. The actuation device is remotely disposed with respect to the housing and is operably connected thereto, wherein the actuation device is capable of causing the motor to rotate the drill bit and is also capable of causing the drill bit to extend from the housing.

Abstract: A universal gripping device for gripping and holding L-shaped and T-shaped workpieces comprises a main support on which are mounted a pair of opposed gripping members and an actuator for moving one of the gripping members toward and away from the other one for gripping and releasing a workpiece. A secondary support is rotatably coupled to the main support and has second and third pairs of gripping members and associated actuators mounted thereon. The three pairs of gripping members collectively define a generally T-shaped workpiece-receiving space for receiving T-shaped and L-shaped workpieces. By rotating the secondary support relative to the main support, the angle between the gripping members can be changed for accommodating workpieces of various shapes, and the movable gripping members permit different workpiece thicknesses to be accommodated.