Patent ID: 9009982
Filing Date: 2015-04-21
Classification: B23D,B27B

Abstract:
1. A dust collecting drywall cutting tool comprising: a housing comprising a working end, a handle portion, and a battery attachment end; an electric motor disposed within said housing working end; a drive conversion means operably connected to said motor for transmission of power from said motor; a saw blade mechanically connected to said drive conversion means; a guard cover attachable to a side of said housing working end for at least partially covering an upper portion of said saw blade, a depth guide mounted to said guard cover, adjustable to a selectable incremental depth position relative to said saw blade; a fan disposed within a fan housing located on said guard cover and mechanically connected to said drive conversion means for creating a vacuum within said dust passage; an outlet port in fluid communication with said fan and extending outward from said fan housing adjacent said fan and opposite said dust passage; a battery removably connected to said battery attachment end and electrically connected to said motor; and, a trigger disposed on said housing handle portion electrically connected between said battery and said motor for energizing said motor when depressed; wherein said dust passage collects and directs passage of particles of material produced during use of said tool through said guard cover and through said outlet port; and, wherein said guard cover further comprises a lip downwardly extending from an inside surface thereof below said outlet port.