Patent ID: 6183170
Filing Date: 2001-02-06
Classification: E21C,Y10T

Abstract:
A method for securing a tool having a longitudinal axis to a base mount carried on a cylindrical cutting device, comprising:providing said base mount with a tool receptacle for slidably receiving at least a portion of the tool;forming a recess in said portion of the tool at least slidably receivable in the tool receptacle;providing a securing member for securing the tool in said base mount;forming a borehole in said base mount for receiving said securing member removably therein, said borehole at least partially intersecting said tool receptacle so as to align at least a portion of said securing member in said recess to prevent removal of the tool, and said borehole extending with respect to said longitudinal axis of the tool so as to define an acute angle in a radial projection view of said cylindrical cutting device; andinserting said securing member into said borehole to effect at least regional engagement with said recess.