Patent ID: 6354772
Filing Date: 2002-03-12
Classification: B23B,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
A cutting tool adapted to be mounted in a chuck that has a longitudinal rotational axis, comprising,a shank constituting the part of the cutting tool that is mounted in the chuck and when so mounted being co-axial with the chuck and extending axially there beyond, the extended end of the shank having a notch forming a jaw with a diametrical flat face, an insert holder constituted by a solid block and having an inner end mounted on the flat face of the extended end of the shank, and an outer end extending radially beyond the shank, an insert mounted on the outer end of the insert holder for engaging a workpiece, the insert holder being so mounted for swinging movement on a second axis extending transversely through the insert holder and the shank, a flat main gear fitted between the flat face and the insert holder, screw means extending at least partially through the insert holder, the main gear, and the shank, and being rotatable on the second axis, for mounting the insert holder on the shank with the main gear gripped between the flat face and insert holder, and means extending to the exterior for manipulation by a user for swinging the insert holder on the second axis.