Abstract: A method for preparing solid metallurgical mounts uses a surface in heat exchange relationship with mounting molds placed thereon and with an initially liquid mounting agent contained in the molds. The surface is defined by a block of polytetrafluoroethylene exposed to a source of heat. As part of the molding operation, the surface is preheated and maintained at a substantially constant temperature throughout the operation. The molding operation includes mixing of a quantity of epoxy resin and a hardener, pouring the mixture into a mold or molds and curing the mixture at an elevated temperature in contact with the polytetrafluoroethylene surface.

Abstract: A tool for turning a screw, nut, bolt or other rotatable workpiece includes a bottom housing carrying a workpiece engageable part and, above the housing, a handle engageable by the hand of a user. The handle is axially and angularly shiftable relative to the housing and is angularly connectable to the housing through both a torque spring and through sets of angular stops on the housing and on the handle which stops are brought into and out of engagement with one another as the handle is shifted axially relative to the housing.