Apparatus for use with power tools
AssigneePower Box AG
InventorsRobert Firth, Marcus Nicholson
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AssigneePower Box AG
InventorsRobert Firth, Marcus Nicholson
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The invention relates to apparatus (2) for use with one or a number of modules (71, 74, 78, 86) comprising a base (60) with, or for the receipt of a power tool (72, 76, 80,88). The module base (60) is received in a recess, aperture (14) or slot defined in a frame (12). Engagement means (68) are provided to allow the module (71, 74, 78, 86) to be releasably engaged in position, guide means (142) to allow the accurate introduction and removal of the module (71, 74, 78, 86) from the frame (12) and adjustment means (61) to allow the position of the base (60) of the module (71, 74, 78, 86), and typically the top surface (66) of the same, to be adjusted with respect to the frame (12) and typically the top surface (64) of the frame (12).
Apparatus for use with one or more types of power tool to perform a power tool operation on a workpiece, said apparatus comprising a frame defining a slot, recess or aperture in which can be selectively received one of a plurality of modules, each including a base for the reception of and/or carrying at least one power tool thereon, said base is received in said slot, recess or aperture and engaged with the frame to secure the module in position to thereby form, in combination, a work surface on which the workpiece is positioned during the operation of the power tool wherein adjustment means are provided to allow user adjustment of the position of the top surface of the module base with respect to the top surface of the frame, said adjustment means includes a first member provided on the said base, a second member located on the frame and engaging with the first member and a user actuation means which, when operated, causes relative movement between the said first and second members.
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