Patent ID: 8006596
Filing Date: 2011-08-30
Classification: B23D,B27B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A cutting tool, comprising: a housing having a generally flat upper surface defining an opening therein and an enclosed base upon which the flat upper surface is supported, the enclosed base defining a first perimeter and forming a cavity therein, the cavity having a second perimeter that is substantially the same as or smaller than the first perimeter of the enclosed base of the housing; a cutting implement extending from the opening of the housing; an internal retractable base assembly connected to the housing and positioned at least substantially within the cavity defined by the enclosed base and movable between a first position wherein the cutting tool rests on a mobile portion of the base assembly so that the cutting tool may be moved about a work surface and a second position wherein the cutting tool rests on a stationary portion so that the cutting tool is stationary with respect to the work surface, said internal retractable base assembly including: a spindle extending from the housing and connected to the drive shaft, the spindle being operable to move the internal retractable base assembly between the first and second positions.