Patent ID: 8146788

Claim:
A tool for driving fasteners, the tool comprising: a work contact element configured to move between a first position and a second position, wherein the tool is prevented from driving fasteners when the work contact element is in the first position; and an extension member rigidly connected to the work contact element in a releasable connection arrangement, the releasable connection arrangement configured to maintain a rigid connection between the work contact element and the extension member during normal operation of the tool, and the releasable connection arrangement configured to release the rigid connection between the work contact element and the extension member during high impact events that are not associated with normal operation of the tool; wherein the extension member includes an extension arm; wherein the extension arm includes a channel configured to receive the work contact element; and wherein the work contact element includes at least one groove, the groove positioned outside of the channel when the rigid connection is maintained between the work contact element and the extension arm; and further comprising a clip configured to engage the groove on the work contact element and establish a rigid connection between the work contact element and the extension member during normal operation of the tool.