Removable depth guide for rotary cutting tool
US5829931A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 17, 1997 |
| Grant date | Nov 3, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 17, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T409/308624
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A drywall cutting tool has a removable depth guide. The depth guide may be removed from and installed on the tool housing by rotating the guide relative to the tool. The use of a fastener or separate tool is not required. The depth guide may be adjusted for controlling the depth of penetration of the cutting element.
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