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Removable depth guide for rotary cutting tool

US5829931A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 17, 1997
Grant dateNov 3, 1998
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Expiry dateJul 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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