Abstract: A laminate flooring saw system which can be used for both rip cuts and miter cuts in one embodiment includes a first power switch proximate the saw and movable with the saw along a support arm; a second power switch that is not movable with the saw along the support arm; and a third switch movable between a first position wherein application of energy to the saw is dependent upon the position of the second power switch and independent of the position of the first power switch and a second position wherein application of energy to the saw is dependent upon the position of both the first power switch and the second power switch.

Abstract: A laminate flooring saw system which can be used for both rip cuts and miter cuts in one embodiment includes a fence, a base including a first locking member configured to cooperate with the fence to lock the fence along a first fence axis, a second locking member configured to cooperate with the fence to lock the fence along a second fence axis, the second fence axis perpendicular to the first fence axis, and a support arm system positioned above the base for supporting a power tool.

Abstract: A laminate flooring saw system which can be used for both rip cuts and miter cuts in one embodiment includes a fence, a base including a first locking member configured to cooperate with the fence to lock the fence along a first fence axis, a second locking member configured to cooperate with the fence to lock the fence along a second fence axis, the second fence axis perpendicular to the first fence axis and a support arm positioned above the base for supporting a power tool.

Abstract: A laminate flooring saw system which can be used for both rip cuts and miter cuts in one embodiment includes a fence, a base including a first locking member configured to cooperate with the fence to lock the fence along a first fence axis, a second locking member configured to cooperate with the fence to lock the fence along a second fence axis, the second fence axis perpendicular to the first fence axis and a support arm positioned above the base for supporting a power tool.

Abstract: A laminate flooring saw system which can be used for both rip cuts and miter cuts in one embodiment includes a fence, a base including a first locking member configured to cooperate with the fence to lock the fence along a first fence axis, a second locking member configured to cooperate with the fence to lock the fence along a second fence axis, the second fence axis perpendicular to the first fence axis, and a support arm system positioned above the base for supporting a power tool.

Abstract: A laminate flooring saw system which can be used for both rip cuts and miter cuts in one embodiment includes a fence, a base including a first locking member configured to cooperate with the fence to lock the fence along a first fence axis, a second locking member configured to cooperate with the fence to lock the fence along a second fence axis, the second fence axis perpendicular to the first fence axis and a support arm positioned above the base for supporting a power tool.

Abstract: A side handle for a hand tool having a foot structure includes a support structure having a base end portion and an outer end portion, an adjustable gripable member extending from the outer end portion, and means for removably securing the support structure to the foot structure of the hand tool.

Abstract: A circular saw including a lower bladeguard which is retractable by a remotely operated mechanism. This mechanism includes a lever which is pivotally mounted adjacent an auxiliary handle for the saw. The operator may retract the lower bladeguard by depressing the lever with the operator's left thumb while continuing to grip the auxiliary handle.

Abstract: A circular saw has a housing enclosing a motor for driving an output shaft about an axis of rotation. An upper bladeguard is immovably secured to the housing and has a rear wall defining an arcuate slot. A rectangular base plate is pivotally attached at its forward portion to the saw housing for swinging movement about a pivot axis parallel with the output shaft and disposed substantially forwardly thereof. An arcuate bracket arm has one end thereof connected to the rear of the base plate. A fastening element is mounted on the other end of the bracket arm and is received within the slot in the upper bladeguard. The operator may adjust the base plate by grasping the fastening element and moving the same along the slot in the upper bladeguard.

Abstract: An improved cordless motor-driven electric hand tool that has an elongated body portion with a tool bit-receiving chamber at one end and a housing at the other end having a battery-receiving chamber therein. An elongated tool bit storage chamber is formed in the housing above and/or below the battery-receiving chamber and has a cover that is pivotally mounted for open and closed positions. The housing is oval shaped to create a space above and/or below the battery-receiving chamber in which the tool bit storage chamber is formed.