Patent ID: 7112128
Filing Date: 2006-09-26
Classification: B24B,B24D

Abstract:
1. A hand-held, manually-operated sanding tool for use with a replaceable sheet-like abrasive material, the sanding tool comprising: (a) a base member defining first and second opposed ends, a bottom surface, and at least one upper contact surface opposite the bottom surface and adjacent one of the first and second ends; and (b) a clamping mechanism including: wherein the clamping mechanism is movable between an open position in which the pivoting member locates the gripping wall away from the upper contact surface to define a gap for receiving a sheet of abrasive material, and a closed position in which the front section of the pivoting member is more proximate the upper contact surface such that the sheet of abrasive material is tensioned between the gripping wall and the contact surface as the clamping mechanism transitions from the opened position to the closed position.