Abstract: A drill grinder includes a grinding wheel mounted on a platform for fixed rotation about an axis. A first fixture is provided for properly orienting a drill bit in a chuck or collet. A second fixture is provided for guiding movement of a chuck or collet properly with respect to the grinding surface of the grinding wheel in order to sharpen the end of the drill bit in the chuck. A third fixture is provided for receipt of the chuck or collet with the drill bit properly oriented therein for positioning the bit against a second grinding wheel to effect a point splitting or web thinning operation.

Abstract: The hose clamp tool has the form of a pliers with jaws extending from the plane of the handles at an angle of about 135 degrees. The jaws are defined by converging pincer surfaces to enable the clamp to be utilized with a wide range of hose sizes.

Abstract: A tool kit for forming a double flare on the end of deformable tubing includes a jig or bar assembly for holding the tubing, a combination gauge and tube forming anvil or adapter and a cone and yoke assembly. The gauge and tube forming anvil includes a lateral flange which is used to set the amount of extension of tubing from the bar assembly prior to deformation of the tubing by the adapter or anvil.

Abstract: A tool for removal of emergency brake cables from engagement with the vehicle includes a handle, coaxial shafts extending in opposite directions from the cylindrical handle with angled extensions connected to the shafts and tubular members attached to the extreme ends of each of the shafts aligned coaxially and sized so as to permit engagement with and compression of locking fingers associated with snap fasteners.

Abstract: A scraper tool includes a handle with an axial shaft with a bend connecting the shaft to a parallel shaft extension that has a triangular carbide blade attached thereto. The tool may be manual gripped by both hands of an operator simultaneously for scraping cylinder blocks.

Abstract: The brake spring tool includes a shaft cooperative with a slotted collar. The slot may be fitted over the lead wire of the spring and the shaft tightly engaged against the lead wire to facilitate installation or removal.

Abstract: A method of using a brake spring tool which includes a shaft cooperative with a slotted collar. The slot may be fitted over the lead wire of the spring and the shaft tightly engaged against the lead wire to facilitate installation or removal.

Abstract: An improved brake clip tool includes a handle with a shaft projecting therefrom and a slot at the end of the shaft for cooperation with the head of a clip retaining pin. A rotatable collar or tip is provided at the end of the shaft for engaging the spring clip of the brake shoe assembly so that the retaining pin can be rotated relative thereto.