Abstract: A bit (20) for a tool is provided. The bit includes a housing (22) having a cutting portion (24) and a shank (26). The bit also includes a post (40) disposed within the housing and positioned to assist in anchoring the bit to a workpiece (52) during use.

Abstract: A bit (20) for a tool is provided. The bit includes a housing (22) having a cutting portion (24) and a shank (26). The bit also includes a post (40) disposed within the housing and positioned to assist in anchoring the bit to a workpiece (52) during use.

Abstract: A connector for a hand tool is provided. The connector includes a tool receiving portion configured to receive any one of a plurality of work tool pieces of the type having one of either at least a first or second locking configuration, wherein the first locking configuration is different at least in part from the second locking configuration. The connector also includes a locking mechanism coupled to the tool receiving portion and adapted to selectively couple any one of the plurality of work tool pieces to the connector.

Abstract: A fastener driver (20) is provided. The fastener driver includes a driver body (32) and a guide (26). The driver body includes a cavity (30) formed in one end of the driver body and an attachment shank (32) formed in another end. The guide is slidably attached to the driver body and is positioned for selectively retaining a fastener within the cavity during use of the fastener driver.

Abstract: An arbor (20) for a tool is provided. The arbor includes a shaft (22) and a locking mechanism (24) operatively coupled to the shaft. The arbor also includes an adapter (26) removably coupled to the shaft by the locking mechanism, the adapter being selectively configurable within the shaft between at least a first operating position, where the adapter is configured to secure a first tool accessory (62, 66, or 72) to the arbor, and a second operating position, where the adapter is configured to secure a second tool accessory (62, 66, or 72) different at least in part from the first tool accessory.

Abstract: A bit (20) for a tool is provided. The bit includes a housing (22) having a cutting portion (24) and a shank (26). The bit also includes a post (40) disposed within the housing and positioned to assist in anchoring the bit to a workpiece (52) during use.

Abstract: A connector (20) having an assembly (28) adapted to releasably receive an end (33) of a workpiece (22).

Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention provides screwdriver connectors that each include (a) a body defining (1) a first end defining a first opening and a second opening; (2) a first cavity that opens onto the first end through the first opening; (3) a second cavity, connected to the first cavity by a passage, that opens onto the first end through the second opening; (b) a locking member disposed within the passage; (c) a spring and a tensioning member disposed within the second cavity; and (d) a collar that releasably engages the first end of the body, wherein in operation the spring biases the tensioning member against the collar and against the locking member which engages a bit disposed within the first cavity, thereby immobilizing the bit within the first cavity.

Abstract: The present invention provides a screwdriver comprising: (a) a handle; (b) a connector that is at least partially located within the handle; and (c) a screwdriver bar comprising a bar body that defines a multiplicity of indentations, wherein in operation the connector releasably engages at least one of the indentations to secure the bar within the connector.

Abstract: A saw blade connector (20) for a hand tool is provided. The saw blade connector includes a shaft (34) having a first end (36) adapted to be releasably attached to a hand tool, and a lock mechanism (32). The lock mechanism is operatively coupled to the shaft for reciprocating movement between a locked position, where at least a portion of the lock mechanism engages a saw blade (22) when the saw blade is coupled to the saw blade connector, and an unlocked position.

Abstract: A power tool (20) is provided. The power tool includes a housing (22), a base plate (28) coupled to the housing and having a base plate width. The power tool also includes a motor assembly (24) attached to the housing and coupled to a tool connector adapted to releasably receive a tool (74). The motor assembly and housing having a width W that is at most substantially equal to the base plate width. Further, the motor assembly having a length (86) and diameter (84) ratio that is at least 1:1.5.

Abstract: An arbor (20) for a tool is provided. The arbor includes a shaft (22) and a locking mechanism (24) operatively coupled to the shaft. The arbor also includes an adapter (26) removably coupled to the shaft by the locking mechanism, the adapter being selectively configurable within the shaft between at least a first operating position, where the adapter is configured to secure a first tool accessory (62, 66, or 72) to the arbor, and a second operating position, where the adapter is configured to secure a second tool accessory (62, 66, or 72) different at least in part from the first tool accessory.

Abstract: A connector (20) having an assembly (28) adapted to releasably receive an end (33) of a workpiece (22).

Abstract: A bit (20) for a tool is provided. The bit includes a housing (22) having a cutting portion (24) and a shank (26). The bit also includes a post (40) disposed within the housing and positioned to assist in anchoring the bit to a workpiece (52) during use.

Abstract: A connector (20) having an assembly (28) adapted to releasably receive an end (33) of a workpiece (22).

Abstract: A connector (20) having an assembly (28) adapted to releasably receive an end (33) of a workpiece (22).

Abstract: A connector (20) having an assembly (28) adapted to releasably receive an end (33) of a workpiece (22).