Tool retention system

A tool retention system, comprising:

• a spool having an elongated channel, a collar dividing the elongated channel into a first portion and a second portion, and a pocket formed within the second portion at an end opposite the collar;
• a fastener disposed within the elongated channel and passing through the collar, the fastener having a head located within the first portion and a threaded shank located within the second portion;
• a slider threadingly engaged with the threaded shank and configured to slide within the second portion of the elongated channel as the fastener is rotated;
• and
• a wedge configured to selectively interlock with the slider only when the slider is out of the pocket, wherein the slider includes at least one protrusion that extends axially toward the collar, and wherein the collar is notched to allow passage of the at least one protrusion.

A tool retention system, comprising:

• a spool having an elongated channel, and a collar dividing the elongated channel into a first portion and a second portion;
• a fastener disposed within the elongated channel and passing through the collar, the fastener having a head located within the first portion and a threaded shank located within the second portion;
• a Belleville washer or a spring disposed between the head of the fastener and the collar;
• and
• a slider threadingly engaged with the threaded shank and configured to slide within the second portion of the elongated channel as the fastener is rotated, wherein the slider includes at least one protrusion that extends axially toward the collar, and the collar is notched to allow passage of the at least one protrusion.