Patent ID: 6094826
Filing Date: 2000-08-01
Classification: B27B

Abstract:
A tool for plunge cutting slots in material comprising:a housing having a first end to be grasped by a hand and a second end having a blade assembly wherein a first portion of the blade assembly positioned within the housing and a second portion extending from the second end wherein the blade assembly includes two blade holders having an angular mounting portion;a motor positioned in the housing;two blades wherein each blade is mounted to the angular mounting portion of the blade holders so that the blades are arranged adjacent and angularly situated to each other and to contact and press the blades together close to a cutting end of the blades to form a closed end at a cutting end of the blades during operation of the tool, wherein the blades extend partially outside the housing; anda transmission connected to the motor and the blade assembly oppositely and reciprocatingly driving the blades,wherein a cut with closed ends and a continuous perimeter is formed by placing blades directly over the area in which the cut is desired and actuating the motor, then pushing the blades into a material to make a single cut by the cutting end of the blades.