Abstract: A sander including a motor-driven rectangular base plate (1), and a locking mechanism (2) for releasably attaching a sanding pad (3) to the base plate (1) and including at least one pawl (6, 7) provided on each of the font side (21) of the base plate (1) and the sanding pad (3) and having a contact surface (20) having a longitudinal extent a length of which corresponds to from 0.2 to 1.3 times of a width (b) of the front side (21) of the base plate, with contact surfaces (20) being movable relative to each other in opposite direction for effecting attachment and detachment of the sanding pad (3) to and from the base plate (1).

Abstract: A sanding pad including a holding member (1) connectable with a pressure or vacuum source, a sanding element (3), and a jacket (5) for carrying the sanding element (3) and partially filled with solid particles (12) arranged in bulk.

Abstract: Sanding tools made from a block of a foamed polymer sponge having two contiguous sides meeting at a right angle that are provided with an abrasive coating and which have in addition a means for grasping the tool formed in the body of the sponge so that the user can simultaneously sand two walls meeting to form a corner.

Abstract: A polisher for polishing a repair surface to a predetermined shape and a ground paper for polishers are provided. The polisher of the present invention includes a substrate portion (30) for holding an abrasive on a surface opposite to a repair surface, a holding plate (2) provided in parallel to the substrate portion with a predetermined space therebetween, and elastic members (3) interposed between the substrate portion (30) and the holding plate (2). The substrate portion (30) has a first face plate portion (4) fixed to the holding plate (2) with a predetermined space therebetween and second face plate portions (5) which are connected to respective end portions of the first place portion (4) and are rotatable about connection lines as axes, connecting them and the first face plate portion (4). The second face plate portions (5) are rotatably provided in a predetermined range from a position where they become flush with the first face plate portion (4) in a direction that they approach the holding plate (2).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a sanding tool, and more particularly to a sanding tool for smoothing a repair surface. A sanding tool according to the invention is for sanding a surface of a target plane to be repaired into a predetermined condition, which is composed of a base plate, on the front face side of which sandpaper can be stretched, and movable base plates being disposed bendably on opposite sides of the base plate and on each front face side of the movable base plate, sandpaper can be stretched. The movable base plates are resiliently energized in a direction wherein the surface of the base plate becomes flush with the surfaces of the movable base plates, respectively. According to a sanding tool of the present invention, a surface to be repaired can be sanded by an easy operation to obtain a good finish, even if an operator is not skilled.

Abstract: An abrasive tool includes a first perforated sheet having a front surface and a back surface, and a second perforated sheet having a front surface and a back surface. A first layer of abrasive grains is bonded to the front surface of the first perforated sheet, and a second layer of abrasive grains is bonded to the front surface of the second perforated sheet. A core includes a first wall having an inner surface and an outer surface, a second wall having an inner surface and an outer surface, and a plurality of walls each connected to both the inner surface of the first wall and the inner surface of the second wall to space the first wall from the second wall and to form a plurality of hollow spaces within the core. The back surface of the first perforated sheet is disposed adjacent to the outer surface of the first wall and the back surface of the second perforated sheet is disposed adjacent to the outer surface of the second wall.

Abstract: A sharpening guide assembly for use in sharpening ski and snowboard edges includes an angle member and at least one riser member. The angle member includes at least a first outer surface and a second outer surface, an inner edge of the first outer surface adjoining an upper edge of the second outer surface. The riser member is positioned on the first outer surface of the angle member such that a top portion of the riser member extends above the first surface of the angle member. The angle member is formed of a first material and the riser member is formed of a second material, wherein the second material has a hardness which is greater than a hardness of the first material. During a sharpening operation, a sharpening tool is supported on the riser member such that the sharpening tool such as a file member is positioned above the first outer surface of the angle member so as to avoid potential wear causing contact therewith.

Abstract: There is described a holder for releasably retaining an abrasive sponge or similar product comprising a base for holding the sponge therein, the base having a top surface and surfaces depending downwardly from top surface to border the sponge partially along at least three of its sides, and a handle releasably connected to the top surface of the base.

Abstract: An apparatus for maintaining culinary knifes, the apparatus having a handle assembly formed of a handle portion and a knife guide. An elongated tubular burnishing member is connected to the bottom end of the knife guide portion. A rubber friction tip is inserted into the bottom end of the tubular burnishing member. An elongated honing member is also coupled to the bottom end of the handle assembly and mounted in the interior of the tubular burnishing member. The burnishing member therefore performs a second function, that of being a protective sheath for the honing member.

Abstract: A sander including a motor-driven rectangular base plate (1), and a locking mechanism (2) for releasably attaching a sanding pad (3) to the base plate (1) and including at least one pawl (6, 7) provided on each of the front side (21) of the base plate (1) and the sanding pad (3) and having a contact surface (20) having a longitudinal extent a length of which corresponds to from 0.2 to 1.3 times of a width (b) of the front side (21) of the base plate, with contact surfaces (20) being movable relative to each other in opposite direction for effecting attachment and detachment of the sanding pad (3) to and from the base plate (1).

Abstract: The present invention discloses a glove to be worn on the hand of a human user which glove is covered with an abrasive material having possibly silica or aluminum oxide embedded therein The glove is flexible and is thereby used to sand variously sized and shaped workpieces.

Abstract: A disposable polish applying and buffing mitt comprising a multilayered mitt with a polish impervious layer removably attached to an impervious buffing mitt. A disposable polish applying and buffing mitt comprising a multilayered mitt with a sponge-like layer having an impervious backing removably attached to a buffing mitt. A disposable polish applying and buffing kit comprising a multilayered mitt with a first layer of polish impervious material removably secured to a second layer of polish impervious material forming a compartment therebetween which can hold a polish. The first layer of polish impervious material is removed from the second layer of polish impervious material to expose the polish for application. After the polish is applied to the object, the second layer of polish impervious material is removed to expose the buffing mitt.

Abstract: An abrading blade assembly having a detachable cutting section. The abrading blade assembly includes a body having a shank portion configured for attachment to a conventional reciprocating saw and a removably attachable cutting section having a cutting edge extending along its lower end. The cutting edge is oriented to be substantially parallel to a line of reciprocation defined by the reciprocal motion of the saw's reciprocating spindle. The blade assembly's cutting edge is spaced from the line of reciprocation a distance sufficient to permit clearance of the saw with the work surface while the blade is being used to abrade in a direction substantially parallel to the line of reciprocation along the work surface.

Abstract: A sanding apparatus includes a plurality of sheet elements with exposed, abrasive edges. These sheet elements are biased outwardly with respect to the housing by a compressible foam block. The exposed abrasive edges together define a conformable abrasive surface for sanding moldings and the like. The plurality of sheet elements may include a replaceable cassette.

Abstract: A sanding block for hand held use wherein said sanding block comprises a base having a top surface, four side walls and a substantially flat bottom for receiving a sheet of sandpaper; and a handle protruding from the top surface of the base, the handle having a front end and a back end designed to conform to the palm of a user. The handle is ergonomically designed such that it is symmetrically oriented along a longitudinal axis which aligns with two diametrically opposed corners of the base.

Abstract: A polisher for polishing a repair surface to a predetermined shape and a ground paper for polishers are provided. The polisher of the present invention includes a substrate portion (30) for holding an abrasive on a surface opposite to a repair surface, a holding plate (2) provided in parallel to the substrate portion with a predetermined space therebetween, and elastic members (3) interposed between the substrate portion (30) and the holding plate (2). The substrate portion (30) has a first face plate portion (4) fixed to the holding plate (2) with a predetermined space therebetween and second face plate portions (5) which are connected to respective end portions of the first place portion (4) and are rotatable about connection lines as axes, connecting them and the first face plate portion (4). The second face plate portions (5) are rotatably provided in a predetermined range from a position where they become flush with the first face plate portion (4) in a direction that they approach the holding plate (2).

Abstract: A hand-powered sanding tool utilizes a rigid sanding plate, such as one made of steel. The sanding plate has a plurality of material removal teeth on at least one side for removing material from a workpiece, such as for sanding a board or a wall. The sanding plate is attached to a handle that is preferably ergonomically designed for ease of use. In preferred embodiments, the sanding plate is attached to the handle such that it may be repeatably removed and attached thereto without affecting performance. Further, in some embodiments, the sanding plate is reversible so as to provide an alternate sanding surface for use.

Abstract: The sanding sponge primarily is used for sanding finished dry wall. The sanding sponge is made from a cellular foam material in the shape of a right prism in which the bases have the shape of an isosceles trapezoid. The sanding sponge has an abrasive coating on the bottom surface and the two lateral surfaces, and a layer of hook and loop fastening material adhesively attached to the top surface. The sanding sponge is part of a kit including a hand sander base and a pole sander head. The hand sander base has a plate with a handle on the top surface and a layer of hook and loop fastening material on the bottom surface for removably attaching the sanding sponge. The pole sander head has a plate with a universal joint attached to the top surface and a layer of hook and loop fastening material on the bottom surface.

Abstract: A hand tool is used for resizing bent, broken, warped or swollen tongue-in-groove panels, planks or boards. The tool has a cutter or file (rasp) mounted on one side so as to be inserted into a groove for cutting the groove to size. The other side of the tool has a pair of spaced apart cutting surfaces for smoothing a tongue. The tool is fastened by a simple clamp and has a handle for manipulation.

Abstract: An improved sanding block is disclosed for receiving and tensioning a continuous or endless sandpaper loop or other abrasive wrap-around belt about the sanding block's periphery. The block has two parts, so shaped that when assembled within an endless abrasive belt, they provide a wedging action, which effectively elongates or expands the periphery of the tool to properly tension the belt.

Abstract: A computer mouse device cleaner uses a cleaning surface that has a diameter that is approximately the same as or larger than the diameter of a mouse ball. The cleaning surface is made of a hook material or an abrasive, absorbent material, and both materials can be used as two cleaning surfaces in a single device or kit. A curved ball cleaning surface made of an abrasive, absorbent material can also be included at an end of the handle of the cleaning device. In use, the cleaning surface is placed into the interior ball cavity of the mouse and rotated to cause the interior mouse rollers to roll. If a liquid cleaning solvent is applied to the hook material, it can be used to clean the mouse rollers and then removed by subsequent use of the abrasive, absorbent material.

Abstract: An abrading tool (10) includes an abrasive belt (11) loosely wrapped around an elongated block (12). A tension adjuster (22) is inserted between the belt (11) and the block (12). The tension in the belt (11) is adjusted by sliding the tension adjuster (22) on the block (12). Alternatively, an abrading tool (40) includes an abrasive sheet (41) wrapped around a base block (42). The two ends of the sheet (41) are disposed in a slot (52) on the base block (42). A mounting block (62) tightly fits into the slot (52) to secure the abrasive sheet (41) to the base block (42).

Abstract: A cleaning mitt that provides a mild cleaning surface and a more abrasive cleaning surface. Water-absorbent material is preferably provided with these surfaces to hold water and cleanser during use. The mitt is particularly well suited for cleaning automobiles and the more abrasive cleaning surface is preferably designed to remove stubborn debris such as tar and dried bugs without damaging the finish of the automobile.

Abstract: Midspan access to selected optical fibers which are encapsulated in an optical ribbon or tube is achieved by placing the desired span of the encapsulated fibers to be accessed between opposing abrasive layers and controllably urging at least one of the abrasive layers in the direction of the opposing abrasive layer to cause both abrasive layers to contact the encapsulant which covers the fibers. The amount of force applied to the at least one abrasive layer is limited by the structure of a resilient element which is coupled to the abrasive surface. Stress concentrators are created in the encapsulant and the encapsulant is removed from the span portion by relative movement of the encapsulated fibers and the abrasive layers. A minimum separation distance between the opposing abrasive layers can be defined, according to the thickness of the specific encapsulated fiber medium undergoing fiber separation, to avoid contact between the abrasive surfaces and the fibers within the medium.

Abstract: An electric hand power tool has a rotatable workshaft, a tool driveable by the rotatable work shaft and performing a movement selected from the group consisting of a rotary movement, a circulatory movement and an oscillating movement, an eccentric pin which is fixedly connected with the work shaft, a tool holder which receives the tool, a rotary bearing through which the tool holder is mounted on the eccentric pin, the eccentric pin and the rotary bearing being formed as an integrated component of the tool holder, and the tool holder being exchangeably coupleable with the work shaft.

Abstract: Formable spreader and/or sanding apparatus for repairing damaged automobile body lines. The apparatus includes a body having a work surface. A mechanism is coupled to the body work surface for shaping the body to conform to a desired automobile body line. A sanding member may be coupled to the body. The apparatus may further include a handle removably coupled to the body.

Abstract: A sander (20) for a bullnose cornerbead (500) includes a body (22) having a bullnose-shaped concave surface (24) having a second radius of curvature (R.sub.2) greater than the first radius of curvature (R.sub.1) of the bullnose cornerbead (500). A flexible pad (26) is disposed on concave surface (24), and forms a third radius of curvature (R.sub.3) which is greater than first radius of curvature (R.sub.1), and less than second radius of curvature (R.sub.2). Pad (26) does not fully extend to the edges (34) and (36) of sander (20), thereby leaving two gaps (38) and (40). A sheet of abrading material (700) such as sandpaper or emery cloth is clamped adjacent to flexible pad (26) and around concave surface (24) of sander (20). A handle (800) is connected to a pivotable connector (48) which only pivots in one plane (50).

Abstract: An oversized drywall sanding tool for sanding joints has a recess for receiving a conventionally sized sander and has a thick cushioning pad mounted to the base piece to allow large areas to be sanded flat.

Abstract: A sanding block has a first member having an intermediate portion and a pair of relatively flexible ends wherein a top surface of the first member is configured to be hand held and a bottom surface of each of the ends has at least one retention open surface therein, a second member having an intermediate portion connected to the intermediate portion of the first member and a pair of ends wherein a top surface of each end of the second member has extending therefrom at least one complementary retention protrusion which respectively seat in one of the retention open surfaces, wherein the sanding block includes at least one hollow surface formed therein, and having a relatively lightweight support member disposed within the hollow surface.

Abstract: A slightly bendable nail file which reveals indicia in the form of a pictorial image. The file comprises a flexible foamed synthetic resin core sandwiched by paperboard panels. Each paperboard panel has a layer of transparent grit bonded thereto. At least one paperboard panel has a photograph formed thereon, the photograph being outwardly visible through the transparent grit.

Abstract: Disclosed is a suction operated valve resurfacing, or lapping, tool and an associated method for its use. In general terms, the tool of the present invention includes a handle portion and a suction generating means. A reciprocating assembly is adapted for travel within the interior of the handle and functions in expelling air out of and drawing air into the handle. Through the use of the suction generating means the tool can be positively secured to the upper surface of a valve. Thereafter, the entire tool can be rotated via the handle to facilitate the resurfacing of the valve seat.

Abstract: A hammer shaping tool is designed with two parts: a piano hammer template and a sanding strip. The template's face surface is a mirror of an desirably shaped piano hammer with side walls forming a channel along the face surface of the template. The width of the face surface, and consequently the channel, is generally the same as the width of the striking edge of the hammers. The sanding strip likewise has the same width as the striking edge of the hammers. The sanding strip is placed, cutting side against the hammer, on the striking edge of the hammer. The template is then placed against the low friction side of the sanding strip and a portion of the hammer. The sanding strip is pulled through the template channel, the low friction side of the sanding strip sliding against the face surface of the template, and the cutting surface of the sanding strip engaging the surface face of the piano hammer, cutting the hammer facing surface to the desired shape.

Abstract: A resurfacing tool including a base member defined by a planar portion having a generally rectangular configuration. The planar portion has opposed short edges and opposed long edges. A pair of branched portions are integral with the opposed long edges of the planar portion of the base member. A pair of emery cloths are secured within spaces of the pair of branched portions.

Abstract: A device for abrading and finishing excess cured filler material from a bullnose outside cornerbead connected between immediately adjacent sheets of drywall. The device includes an elongated rigid body having a generally concave-shaped central longitudinal portion which preferably replaceably receives a sheet of somewhat compressible open fibrous adhesive material which is preferably substantially coextensive with, and arcuately formed to match the bullnose cornerbead convex contour, by the central longitudinal portion. In the preferred embodiment, a guide rail extends along either longitudinal margin of the central longitudinal portion which, in cooperation with the abrasive layer mateingly engaged against the bullnose cornerbead, substantially match the outside angle between the adjacent drywall sheets.

Abstract: A sharpening guide assembly for use in sharpening ski and snowboard edges includes an angle member and at least one riser member. The angle member includes at least a first outer surface and a second outer surface, an inner edge of the first outer surface adjoining an upper edge of the second outer surface. The riser member is positioned on the first outer surface of the angle member such that a top portion of the riser member extends above the first surface of the angle member. The angle member is formed of a first material and the riser member is formed of a second material, wherein the second material has a hardness which is greater than a hardness of the first material. During a sharpening operation, a sharpening tool is supported on the riser member such that the sharpening tool such as a file member is positioned above the first outer surface of the angle member so as to avoid potential wear causing contact therewith.

Abstract: An abrasive tool includes a base having an upper surface and a perforated sheet having a lower surface and an upper surface. A layer of abrasive grains is bonded to the upper surface of the perforated sheet. The upper surface of the base is bonded to the lower surface of the perforated sheet by a brazing material. A method of assembling an abrasive tool includes bonding the upper surface of the base and the lower surface of the perforated sheet by brazing the surfaces together and bonding a layer of abrasive grains to the upper surface of the perforated sheet.

Abstract: An abrasive plate having an abrasive surface for performing abrading applications is provided. The plate includes a base member having a substantially smooth surface with a plurality of holes formed therethrough. A plurality of pairs of spaced apart slots radiate outwardly from each of the holes to define tab members. The tab members may be selectively raised or deformed to protrude from the smooth surface to collectively form an abrasive surface. The number of tabs raised may be selected to control the coarseness of the surface.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for both cleaning and polishing work surfaces such as automotive panels using a single combination pad. In one embodiment, a support holds a circular replaceable, disposable cleaning/polishing pad on a powered polishing tool for rotation about the pad's central axis. The illustrated pad is made of compressible/expandable material such as foam. The pad has front and rear recesses that define concentric radially outer and inner sections. The inner section is thinner and has a forward cleaning surface. The outer section normally protrudes forwardly of the cleaning surface so that when it is first brought into engagement with a work surface, the cleaning surface does not engage the work surface. A pressure-applying backup plate of a firm material such as neoprene has a forwardly displaced inner portion that is received in the pad rear recess for applying firm pressure to the pad cleaning surface. The plate has an outer portion for applying pressure to the outer pad section.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for sharpening a knife, scissors or other tool using a multi-angled sharpening device. The apparatus generally comprises a one-piece support structure with abrasive opposing legs which can be modulated between first and second sharpening positions to sharpen the opposing surfaces of a blade. Alternatively, the apparatus can be supported on either the first or second leg to sharpen scissors on the opposing leg.

Abstract: An abrasive tool and method for assembling same includes a first base having a front surface and a back surface and a second base having a front surface and a back surface. A first perforated sheet has a front surface and a back surface, the back surface of the first perforated sheet being bonded to the front surface of the first base. A second perforated sheet has a front surface and a back surface, the back surface of the second perforated sheet being bonded to the front surface of the second base. A first layer of abrasive grains is bonded to the front surface of the first perforated sheet, and a second layer of abrasive grains is bonded to the front surface of the second perforated sheet. The back surface of the first base is bonded to the back surface of the second base. The back surfaces of the bases may be bonded by sonic welding.

Abstract: A sanding tool for out-of reach rounded corner dry-wall construction and comprised of a depressible pad having a coextensive angular cross section with an abrasive concavely rounded center section and preferably non-abrasive oppositely projecting obtusely related planar side sections to overlie oppositely projecting planar dry-wall surfaces, and a manipulatable adapter to be carried by an extension pole and coupled thereto by frictionally controlled swivel means for adjustably restrained reciprocal and rocking motion and releasable attachment of the sanding tool pad to said adapter.

Abstract: A novel reusable flexible hand-held, mitten-shaped glove to which one or more layers of abrasive, cleaning, or polishing material may be attached to the glove's face by means of a suitable non-permanent, pressure-sensitive, and moisture-resistant adhesive that has been applied to the back of the material. The abrasive, cleaning, or polishing material may be peeled off as needed either to expose fresh material or to attach new material to the face of the glove.

Abstract: A hand held sharpener has two slots to selectively accommodate the blades of ice hockey skates. A two-piece body having stepped inside housing walls accommodate different diameter and length abrading stones. Fasteners releasably holding the members of the body together can be loosened to allow the different stones to be interchanged.

Abstract: A versatile manual sharpener includes a primary sharpening section with an integral handle-like extension. An additional sharpening element is mounted to the handle-like extension in a manner to provide additional sharpening capability.

Abstract: A sanding block has a first member having an intermediate portion and a pair of relatively flexible ends wherein a top surface of the first member is configured to be hand held and a bottom surface of each of the ends has at least one retention open surface therein and a second relatively rigid member having an intermediate portion connected to the intermediate portion of the first member and a pair of ends wherein a top surface of each end of the second member has extending therefrom at least one complimentary retention protrusion which respectively seat in one of the retention open surfaces and wherein the ends of the second member have a chamfered edge extending about a periphery of the top surface of each end of the second member.

Abstract: A surface leveling tool for sanding wooden, painted and plastic surfaces without gouging. The tool comprises a handle of variable length attached to a head with a clamping element which holds a flexible plastic sandpaper insert. A specially formatted sandpaper sheet is adhered to the flexible plastic insert. The plastic insert has a cross-section analogous to a J-shape and is clamped only by the hooked portion. This arrangement provides for space between the unclamped portion of the sandpaper covered insert and the clamp. The clamp utilizes fasteners which are tightened. and loosened by a hidden screwdriver in the grip of the handle.

Abstract: A compounding element for use with a rubbing compound in the finishing of a working surface. The compounding element has a buffing surface and a resiliently deformable skirt around the perimeter of the buffing surface and projecting beyond the buffing surface. In use, application of pressure to the compounding element on a working surface causes deformation of the skirt so that the buffing surface contacts the working surface and the skirt restricts slinging of the rubbing compounds.

Abstract: The invention relates to a two part hand held windshield wiper conditioning device with a main body or housing having a male half and a female half having contoured outer surfaces. Both halves of the device are substantially triangular, the male half having three continuous projections, one per side, extending along the edge of its inner surface; and the female half having corresponding slots formed in and proximate the edge of its inner surface. The projections and corresponding slots allow for snug frictional engagement between the male half and the female half One of the projections has a course material adhered thereto, the edges of the male and female half proximate the course material being spaced apart thereby defining a channel sized to receive the windshield wiper blade edge. Both the male and female half have recesses formed in the inner surface, the recesses defining an interior space where a packet is stored when the halves are joined.

Abstract: A sanding pad (102, 204) comprising a plate-shaped substrate (104, 201) and an abrasive (103, 203) fixed by the use of a fixing means (102, 202) onto a major surface of the substrate (104, 201), and the substrate (104, 201) having a heat distortable polymer which has a dimension-retaining first state within a normal use temperature range of said pad (102, 204) and a deformable state at a temperature above said normal use temperature range. The invention provides an inexpensive sanding pad capable of sanding a three-dimensional curved surface, uniformly and easily, which is superior in repeated usability.

Abstract: A new Countouring Contouring Sanding System for sanding various shapes of surfaces while providing the user an ergonomic sanding block decreasing wear on the user's hands. The inventive device includes an ergonomic sanding block, a template securing means attached to the ergonomic sanding block, and a molding template removably secured within the ergonomic sanding block by the template securing means.