Abstract: A sheet sticking apparatus includes a sticking unit that sticks a sheet to a workpiece held by a chuck table and a cutting unit that cuts the stuck sheet. The cutting unit includes a cutting blade that cuts the sheet, a movement unit that raises and lowers the cutting blade from and toward the chuck table or moves the cutting blade along the outer circumference of the workpiece, and a cleaning part that removes adhering things of the cutting blade. The cleaning part is disposed on the trajectory of the cutting blade that moves by the movement unit and executes cleaning by coming into contact with the cutting blade that moves.

Abstract: A hand-held machine tool, in particular a sanding machine, including a rod-type handle element for the user to grip and a processing head which is moveably mounted on the handle element by means of a joint assembly. The processing head has an electric drive motor for driving a tool holder provided for holding a processing tool and a speed-reducing gearbox between the drive motor and the tool holder, the gearbox being designed to achieve a reduction in speed of an output of the drive motor relative to a speed of the tool holder. The drive motor is a brushless motor and a power supply system for the drive motor is arranged at a distance from the drive motor on the handle element, the power supply system being connected to the drive motor by means of a cable arrangement.

Abstract: A glass sheet polishing assembly includes a support assembly having a mounting assembly disposed thereon. The mounting assembly interconnects the glass sheet and the support assembly in an operative position during a polishing procedure. A carriage is movable relative to the support assembly in a first direction relative to the glass sheet. A polishing assembly is movable along a length of the carriage in a second transverse direction. A drive assembly is disposed and structured to define a movable driving relation with the polishing assembly and the carriage to define a continuous path of travel of the polishing assembly over a surface of the glass sheet and to successively move both the carriage and the positioning assembly relative to the support assembly in the first direction and continuously move the polishing assembly along said carriage in the second transverse direction.

Abstract: A process for automated sanding of a vehicle component surface is provided and includes providing a sanding mechanism having a sanding head engaged with a housing, a rotary motor contained within the housing, the rotary motor having a drive shaft rotatable about an axis and extending outwardly therefrom, a radial plate attached to a first end of the drive shaft, and a sanding disk having an abrasive surface releasably attached to the radial plate; attaching the sanding head to a gimbal having a pressure sensor; powering the rotary motor driving rotation of the drive shaft, the radial plate and the sanding disk in at least one of a clockwise or counterclockwise direction; movably applying the sanding disk to the surface at a maintained constant pressure; and achieving a desired finish on the surface prepared to be primed and painted to a class A auto high sheen surface finish.

Abstract: A trigger assembly having: a housing with a switch; a trigger; an actuator movable from OFF wherein the switch is operably-opened, towards ON wherein the switch is operably-closed; a lock-on mechanism including a first locking member mounted proximate the trigger and a second locking member mounted proximate the housing; when the actuator is ON, said locking members are movable relative to each other into a locked configuration; a lock-off mechanism including a lock-off member that is movable about a rotation axis between locked-off-position, which restricts movement of the trigger and the actuator is restricted from movement, and non-locked-off-position, which does not restrict movement of the trigger and the actuator member is not restricted from movement; and a shaped-portion disposed proximate the housing that abuts the lock-off member when the trigger is moved towards the housing with the lock-off member in the locked-off-position, whereby the actuator is restricted from movement.

Abstract: A vacuum accessory having an elongated axis, the accessory comprising an adapter configured to provide fluid communication with a vacuum appliance, at least first and second air outlet ports spaced along the elongated axis of the accessory. The ports are configured to balance airflow along the elongated axis of the accessory.

Abstract: A sander for use with a vacuum extraction system is provided. The sander comprises a body, a releasable retention mechanism on an upper surface adjacent each end of the body, a platen, the platen adjacent to and attached to a lower surface of the body and having a pattern of grooves, an at least one vacuum port extending through the body and platen and positioned such that the grooves in the platen are substantially directed to the at least one vacuum port, wherein the improvement comprises a perforated sandpaper sheet, the perforated sandpaper sheet comprising: an upper sandpaper layer; a lower plastic polymer foam layer; and a plurality of apertures in a plurality of series; the plurality of series of apertures in a pattern configured to align with the pattern of grooves in the platen of the sander, the plurality of apertures occupying about 5 percent of an upper surface area of the sandpaper sheet.

Abstract: In order to provide a handheld abrading machine which is of robust construction and is easy and comfortable to handle, it is proposed that the handheld abrading machine comprise a holding device for holding the abrading machine, a drive motor and a tool head, wherein the tool head is arranged on the holding device such as to be moveable by means of a moving device, wherein the tool head is pivotal relative to the holding device about one or more pivotal axes by means of the moving device and wherein a distance of the tool head from the holding device is variable by means of the moving device.

Abstract: A rechargeable grinder includes a brushless motor, a main body housing configured to accommodate the brushless motor, a main switch and a micro switch configured to distribute power to the brushless motor, and a switch lever capable of moving with respect to the main switch and the micro switch, wherein a lock off lever capable of operating the micro switch in association with movement of the switch lever toward a switch is provided so as to be movable between a lock release position in which the micro switch can be operated and a lock position in which the micro switch cannot be operated.

Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus comprises a flexible electrified air flow conduit having an air inlet end that is electrified.

Abstract: A working tool includes a housing (10) and a lever (3) having a gap defined therein for accommodating a rotatable switch lock (1). The switch lock has a first engagement portion (1a) defined on a first side and a stopper portion (1b) defined on a second side, and the lever has a support portion (3a) proximal to the first engagement portion. A handle portion of the housing has a left push button (8) and a right push button (5) inserted therein, a first groove (8a) and a second groove (8b) of the left push button (8) and right push button (5) each having a second engagement portion formed on a groove wall thereof, each of a first extension section (3a-2) and second extension sections (3a-1) being provided with, at a side facing a corresponding second engagement portion, a third engagement portion engageable with the corresponding second engagement portion.

Abstract: A hand-held edge sander that is adapted to sand vertical surfaces near a corner. The edge sander is a portable power hand tool that has an electric motor mounted within a casing. The electric motor is used to move a sanding head. The sanding head has a flat surface designed to retain a flat piece of sandpaper thereon. The flat surface of the sanding head exists in a first plane. The first plane remains constant as the edge sander is in operation and the sanding head is moved by the electric motor. Wheels are mounted to the casing for supporting the casing during the operation of the edge sander. The wheels are oriented to rotate in a plane that is parallel to the flat surface of the sanding head.

Abstract: A flexible sanding apparatus includes a thin, relatively flat spring member and one or more coil spring members coupled to a first side of the flat spring member along a length of the flat spring member. A sanding surface may be coupled to a second side of the flat spring member. The flat spring member and the coil spring members may be elongated members coupled together lengthwise. The coil spring member may be a closed coil spring member that allows concave flexing of the sanding surface and inhibits convex flexing of the sanding surface.

Abstract: A sanding system suitable for drywall sanding has a foam sanding block that fits into a hollow housing such that a gap is left around most of the perimeter of the sanding block and the housing near the plane of sanding. Some regions of the perimeter are dimensioned relative to the sanding block such as to not leave a gap but instead are such as to provide a friction fit between the housing and the sanding block.

Abstract: A dust collection assembly for a manual sander, having a bag with an open upper end and a lower end terminating in an aperture, and a rigid frame supporting the open upper end of the bag. The rigid frame includes a periphery to which the open upper end of the bag is attached, and a pair of opposing engagement portions extending from the periphery towards a center of the open upper end of the bag. The manual sander includes a sanding element and a pole rotatably mounted thereto. The pole extends through the bag's aperture, and each of the engagement portions is removably connected to mounting bolts on the sanding element such that the sanding element is rigidly held at the open upper end of the bag so that the bag collects dust and debris created by the sanding element during use.

Abstract: A sanding device for use with an abrasive sponge includes a base, at least one retaining mechanism, and at least one engaging mechanism. The base has opposite supporting and working surfaces, the working surface being shaped and sized for receiving the abrasive sponge. Each retaining mechanism is mountable onto the base, and is configured for removably securing a first portion of the abrasive sponge against the working surface of the base. Each engaging mechanism is mountable onto the base, and is configured for projecting out from the working surface so as to penetrate a second portion of the abrasive sponge when resting against the working surface of the base, each engaging mechanism being further configured so as to draw the second portion of the abrasive sponge away from the first portion.

Abstract: The present invention is an original direct motor-drive portable angle grinder with a disc type motor installed in a position adjacent to the grinding wheel and an outer motor rotating part coaxially and directly driving the grinding wheel. By means of the direct drive, the present invention prevents the emission of noise made by angle type transmission devices. Moreover, an inertial body is installed on the rotating housing that is integrated with the rotating part to form a flywheel or the rotating housing and the inertial body are integrated into a single reinforced structure to enable a flywheel function in order to improve the grinding, polishing and machining or cutting abilities of the grinding wheel.

Abstract: A ceiling grinder comprising a drive unit, a grinding wheel, which can be set in rotation by means of the drive unit, a grinding head housing, which receives the grinding wheel and has an opening allowing the grinding wheel access to the surface to be ground and a holding element for holding the grinder. The ceiling grinder also has means for producing a negative pressure within the grinding head housing, by which the ceiling grinder is held on the surface to be ground, wherein the means for producing the negative pressure comprise lamellar elements, which rotate about the axis of the grinding wheel during the grinding operation of the ceiling grinder and thereby cause within the grinding head housing an air flow that induces a static negative pressure.

Abstract: A sander according to the present invention having a housing, a motor mounted in the housing, wherein the housing comprises an upper housing section and a lower housing section, the upper housing section includes an inner surface, the lower housing section includes a motor housing, the lower housing section at least partially overlapped by the upper housing section, and a grip portion formed on the upper housing section. The upper housing section is connected with the lower housing section through a damping means including at least a damping element positioned on the inner surface the upper housing section and on the periphery of the motor housing section, the damping element engaged with engagement member. The arrangement of the damping means simplifies the connection between the upper and lower housing sections, while effectively reducing the vibrations in the horizontal and vertical directions when the sander is in use.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed to conversion assemblages adapted for use in converting a surface modifying apparatus, such as a pole sander, whereby the conversion assemblage includes a generally rigid body assembly including first and second major surfaces opposing each other, the first major surface is adapted for receiving the supporting member, and the second major surface is attachable to a surface modifying member.

Abstract: An angle grinder is provided including a radial fan assembly. The radial fan assembly is configured to direct exhaust radially outwardly and axially away from a user of the angle grinder. Brush card assemblies for an angle grinder are also provided. The brush card assemblies provide for the securing of brush cards to a field case of the angle grinder by the interface between the field case and brush cards. Additionally, a spindle lock mechanism and a safety mechanism for an angle grinder are provided.

Abstract: A dust reducing sanding system for collecting dust created during the sanding of gypsum board includes a shroud including a top wall and a peripheral wall coupled to the top wall to define an interior space. A distal edge of the peripheral wall opposite the top wall defines an open end to allow the dust to enter the interior space. A handle is mounted to the shroud and is graspable to facilitate manipulation of the shroud. A collection pipe is coupled to the peripheral wall of the shroud and is in fluid communication with the interior space. The collection pipe is engaged by a vacuum to allow the dust to be vacuumed out of the shroud. A base plate having a plurality of apertures extending therethrough is positioned over the open end of the shroud. An exterior surface of the base plate is abrasive.

Abstract: One embodiment of an adjustable dry wall sander comprises a handle (40), a pole (11), a portable, rechargeable electric power source (50) powering a vibrating eccentrically weighted electric motor (21) and interchangeable sanding head (30).

Abstract: A system, apparatus and method capable of grinding and polishing fabricated vertical surfaces of varying shapes and sizes without the use of hand tools. The system comprises a frame which can be affixed to the surface and which supports a grinding and polishing apparatus. The grinding and polishing apparatus uses air pressure to force a rotating grinding or polishing disc against the surface being worked on. The frame is designed so that the grinding and polishing apparatus can be moved (via, e.g., tracking) both vertically and horizontally to any desired point within the frame. The grinding and polishing apparatus optionally includes a water nozzle and vacuum system to spray and recapture water used to cool the surface being operated on.

Abstract: A composite support structure for use in sanding and sander includes a rigid plate having a front surface which includes a wall defining a contained surface and a back surface for connection to a handle and a polyfoam layer having a front surface and a back surface, wherein the back surface of the polyfoam is reaction bonded to the front surface of the rigid plate such that the back surface of the polyfoam layer forms within the contained surface and about the wall in a complementary manner thereto and the front surface of the polyfoam layer extends outward from the front surface of the rigid plate and is formed to have a relatively planar surface thereby rendering the composite support structure for removably connecting sandpaper to the back surface of the polyfoam layer.

Abstract: A corner sander base including a sanding surface, the corner sander base for sanding proximate interior wallboard corners, the corner sander base including a first member and a second member connected together at a longitudinally oriented juncture where they form a tip, one side of the members defining a sanding surface. Each member further includes a planar forward section which in the radial direction originates at the juncture and terminates at a longitudinally oriented transition wherein a forward angle is the angle subtended between the planar forward sections in the radial plane. Each member further includes a planar rear section originating at the transition and connected to the forward section at the transition wherein a rear angle is the angle subtended between the planar rear sections in the radial plane and wherein the forward and rear angles selected to more aggressively sand the areas at the rear sections and less aggressively sand the area at the tip and forward section.

Abstract: Speed Sand 90 is a device designed to quickly and efficiently create accurate ninety-degree angles while sanding new drywall. The device may be modular and/or a non-modular. The non-modular version may comprise two main parts: a replacement pad and a tool portion (a perpendicularly-angled mounting beam and manipulator securer). The replacement pad may be a ninety-degree sponge with two aggregated sides. The tool portion of the device may comprise plastic or other suitable durable material. A universal ball joint, designed to accept any standard corner flushing handle, can be located at the center-back portion of the tool. The replacement pad may attach to the perpendicularly-angled mounting beam with adhesive material. The modular version may comprise slidably-removably-attachable wings having leading and trailing edges providing that the sanding device can be efficiently and effectively used in conjunction with an abrasive sponge to sand inside corners.

Abstract: The invention emanates from a hand-held grinder, in particular an orbital grinder, with at least one handle (10) in or on a housing part (19) and with a drive unit (12) to drive a grinding disc (14) in or on a disc-shaped tool carrier (13) in a housing (11), wherein the grinding disc (14) is on a grinding disc plane (16) and the direction of force (17) is perpendicular to the plane (16) of the grinding disc. The invention proposes that the handle (10) is connected to the housing (11) through at least one vibration decoupling element (18, 71). The invention also relates to a vibration decoupling device of a hand-held grinder.

Abstract: A tool for elevating a sander includes a shaft having an upper end and a lower end. The lower end includes an internally-threaded portion for coupling with the externally-threaded end of a conventional painter's pole, or an accompanying extension pole. Pivotally fastened to the upper end of the shaft is any one of a plurality of removable, interchangeable retaining rings each having a discrete circumference for encircling a power sander. Therefore, a worker can easily manipulate the sander within an elevated area without using a ladder or scaffolding.

Abstract: Speed Sand 90 is a device designed to quickly and efficiently create accurate ninety-degree angles while sanding new drywall. It may comprise two main parts: a replacement pad and a tool portion (a perpendicularly-angled mounting beam and manipulator securer). The replacement pad may be a ninety-degree sponge with two aggregated. The tool portion of the device may comprise plastic or other suitable durable material. A universal ball joint, designed to accept any standard corner flushing handle, can be located at the center-back portion of the tool. The replacement pad may attach to the perpendicularly-angled mounting beam with adhesive material. An attachable manipulator pole may also be used with the drywall corner sanding assembly to reach high vertical positions.

Abstract: A sanding tool includes a handle assembly with a support member and a head assembly that includes a sanding member that is rotatable relative to the handle assembly about a drive axis. The sanding tool also includes a pivot assembly that pivotably couples the head assembly to the support member of the handle assembly. The support member pivotably supports the pivot assembly, the drive axis extends through the pivot assembly, and the head assembly is pivotable about a plurality of different axes relative to the support member. The plurality of different axes includes an axis that is substantially aligned with the drive axis.

Abstract: A drywall sander includes a replaceable sanding pad having a layer of resilient material, and an abrasive surface. The sanding pad includes one or more edge portions that project beyond the edges of a sander head. The edges of the sanding pad can be deformed during use when the sander is used in a corner or the like to thereby prevent scuffing or other damage to adjacent orthogonal surfaces.

Abstract: A straight type power grinder includes an elongate housing having a handle with a power controller at its rear end, and a neck portion at its forward end supporting an output shaft connected to a rotation motor. The neck portion is formed with an integrated mounting flange for a grinding wheel guard. The neck portion and the mounting flange form an auxiliary handle for a comfortable manual support of the grinder during operation.

Abstract: A motorized vacuum sander having a vacuum assembly (400) mounted on one end of a body tube (114) and a pivoting sanding head assembly (124) with an angle adjustment mechanism (511) mounted on the other end. The vacuum assembly (400) comprises a drive motor (102) mounted on the vacuum assembly rear end plate (420), a motor ventilation chamber (403), a dust chamber (409), a vacuum chamber (411), a main drive shaft (404), a dust seal (405), a centrifugal fan (408), a gearbox (414), and a dust bag (109) surrounding the vacuum assembly (400). The sanding head assembly (124) has a drive disk (514), and a sanding disk (516) which are operatively coupled to the gearbox (414) by a flexible drive cable (416). A dust tube extends from the vacuum assembly (400) through the body tube (114) and is connected to the sanding head assembly (124) dust ring (534) by a flexible dust tube (122).

Abstract: A motor is disposed in a main body and has a rotary shaft. A base is disposed below the main body. The base is coupled to the rotary shaft and adapted to make eccentric motions in accordance with rotations of the rotary shaft. A first receptacle is disposed in the main body. A second receptacle is disposed in the base. A foot is disposed between the first receptacle and the second receptacle. The foot includes a foot body made of metal, and elastic members provided on both ends of the foot body and respectively fitted into the first receptacle and the second receptacle, so that the foot body is pivotably supported between the first receptacle and the second receptacle. An elastic sleeve is fitted onto a part of an outer periphery of the foot body while being compressed by the first receptacle and the second receptacle.

Abstract: A sander comprises a body member molded of polypropylene to which a soft pad member is integrally molded or directly bonded thereto. Preferably, the material comprising the pad member is of a thermoplastic elastomer material, such as Santoprene®. Significantly, when the pad member is molded directly to the body member, the pad has internal dimensions only slightly larger than the external dimensions of the body member so that, when the body member is located within the confines of the pad member, a secure fit is formed between these two members, without any space between them. Further, the respective dimensions of the body member and pad member give the sander a thick, one-piece appearance in side and end views. The pad member may also include a plurality of openings which help provide a “spongy” effect to the user, smoothing the peaks and reaching the valleys of an uneven surface upon which the sander is utilized.

Abstract: A manually guided implement having a tool driven by an internal combustion engine, which draws combustion air in via an air filter disposed on an air filter base. The air filter is secured to the implement via a releasable securement device that includes a first securement element, and a second securement element that cooperates with the first securement element. The securement elements can be released from one another, or connected to one another, by means of a rotational movement about an axis of rotation. To achieve easy handling of the air filter, the first securement element is fixedly connected to the air filter.

Abstract: A sanding block for sanding high and extended surfaces configured for use in combination with an attached pole. The sanding block is round in shape and is rotationally mounted on a pole mount that interfaces between the sanding block and the pole, which attaches to a rotatable hub of the pole mount. This allows the sanding block to rotate during use and the pole to be rotated to different angles in relation to the flat working surface of the sanding block. Adjacent surface marring is prevented by the rotation of the sanding block upon contact of a side edge with such an adjacent surface. Optionally the pole mount can be locked to prevent rotation if desired and a barrel can provide an interface between the pole and the pole mount. This barrel can be straight, angled, or adjustable for angle, in the different preferred embodiments.

Abstract: A hand-held, manually-operated sanding tool includes a base body, a handle, and a coupling device. The base body defines an aperture extending from a first surface of the base body to a second surface of the base body. The handle includes a grip and a post. The coupling device is coupled with the post of the handle through the aperture. The handle and the coupling device are positioned near opposite surfaces of the base body to rotatably couple the handle to the base body such that the handle is rotatable about an axis defined by the post.

Abstract: The invention is based on a hand-guided sander having a housing (12) whose size is essentially limited to that of a base (38) of a sanding plate (30). According to the invention, the housing (12) is equipped to accommodate a rechargeable battery unit (28). The invention also relates to a sander cradle and a sander housing.

Abstract: A system, apparatus and method capable of grinding and polishing fabricated vertical surfaces of varying shapes and sizes without the use of hand tools. The system comprises a frame which can be affixed to the surface and which supports a grinding and polishing apparatus. The grinding and polishing apparatus uses air pressure to force a rotating grinding or polishing disc against the surface being worked on. The frame is designed so that the grinding and polishing apparatus can be moved (via, e.g., tracking) both vertically and horizontally to any desired point within the frame. The grinding and polishing apparatus optionally includes a water nozzle and vacuum system to spray and recapture water used to cool the surface being operated on.

Abstract: A sanding tool for sanding drywall corner joints is provided. The tool has an elongated mounting plate with a swivel handle attached to one side, and to the other side is attached one or more circular sanding disk holders to which disks of sanding medium are removably attached to a flat face of the sanding disk holder. The sanding disk holders are rotatably mounted on short axles attached to the mounting plate, and are each configured having a relatively wide edge that frictionally engages a wall adjacent the wall being sanded. This causes the sanding disk holder to rotate, sanding the drywall joint with a rotary motion instead of a linear motion.

Abstract: A sander can include a housing, an indicator disposed on the housing, and a motor assembly in the housing. The motor assembly can include an output member. A platen can be driven by the output member. A sensor assembly can be configured to sense a condition in which a pressing force in excess of a predetermined force is applied to the sander in a direction normal to the platen and generate a sensor signal in response thereto. A controller can receive the sensor signal from the sensor assembly and control operation of the indicator in response thereto. The sensor assembly can include a force sensing resistor. The force sensing resistor can be disposed adjacent to a gripping portion of the power sanding tool. The indicator can include at least one light source. The controller can illuminate the light source according to a schedule.

Abstract: A power driven abrading or polishing tool is provided that includes a motor having a rotor; a carrier part having a shaft and a key extending from the shaft; and an abrading or polishing head attached to the carrier part. The rotor includes an outer body of a first material and a core of a second material having a resistance to wear greater than the first material. The core includes an inner passage with a keyway which receives the key on the shaft of the carrier part such that a rotation of the rotor is transmitted to the carrier part and the head.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed to a conversion assemblage adapted for use in converting a surface modifying mechanism, such as a pole sander, having an attaching member. The surface modifying assemblage and method facilitate converting the pole sander with anyone of several different surface treating assemblages in an easy and reliable manner as well as provides for enhanced surface modifying efficiencies and improvements.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed to a conversion assemblage adapted for use in converting a surface modifying mechanism, such as a pole sander, having an attaching member. The surface modifying assemblage and method facilitate converting the pole sander with anyone of several different surface treating assemblages in an easy and reliable manner as well as provides for enhanced surface modifying efficiencies and improvements.

Abstract: A grinding machine with a length-adjustable dust collecting structure includes a dust collecting structure, and the dust collecting structure includes a dust collecting pipe and a moving element, and the moving element is installed at a front end of the dust collecting pipe for collecting dusts produced after a grinding process, and the moving element can be pushed or retracted from the front end of the dust collecting pipe, such that the displacement of the moving element at the front end of the dust collecting pipe allows the dust collecting pipe to effectively suck the dusts produced during the grinding process.

Abstract: A sander comprises a body member molded of polypropylene to which a soft pad member is integrally molded or directly bonded thereto. Preferably, the material comprising the pad member is of a thermoplastic elastomer material, such as Santoprene®. Significantly, when the pad member is molded directly to the body member, the pad has internal dimensions only slightly larger than the external dimensions of the body member so that, when the body member is located within the confines of the pad member, a secure fit is formed between these two members, without any space between them. Further, the respective dimensions of the body member and pad member give the sander a thick, one-piece appearance in side and end views. The pad member may also include a plurality of openings which help provide a “spongy” effect to the user, smoothing the peaks and reaching the valleys of an uneven surface upon which the sander is utilized.

Abstract: An electric grinding gun has a body, a gear reduction device, a holding cap, and an actuating device. The body has a casing, a rechargeable battery, a protective circuit board, a switch, a trigger, a motor, a cooling fin and a mounting barrel. The gear reduction device is rotatably mounted in the mounting barrel and has a seat, two planet gears and a gear ring. The seat is rotatably mounted in the mounting barrel and has a shaft hole, two gear recesses and a connecting axle. The holding cap is securely mounted around the mounting barrel to hold the gear reduction device in the mounting barrel and has an inner thread and a through hole. The actuating device is connected detachably to the seat of the gear reduction device and has a panel and an adhering layer.

Abstract: A hand sander for attaching sandpaper thereto, the hand sander including a base having clamp ends; a handle for holding the sander in the hand; a clamping mechanism for clamping a sheet of sandpaper to each clamp end of the base wherein the clamping mechanism including a clamp pivoting between a clamp locked position and a clamp unlocked position and a planar generally upstanding tab resiliently biased against the clamp for locking the clamp in the clamp locked position. The tab including a shoulder for cooperatively engaging with a portion of the clamp thereby locking the clamp into the clamp locked position.