Patent ID: 8024995

Claim:
A method of a multi-functional power tool system, comprising: mounting a functional module to a mounting plate of a power head, the power head configured to mount various functional modules; attaching the power head to a power base that provides electrical power for the functional module, wherein the power head is adapted to detachably engage at least two different functional modules and wherein a pole is disposed between the power base and the power head; powering the functional module by directing electrical power from the power base through a drive of the power head; and controlling the multi-functional power tool system using a control disposed in the power base, wherein the functional module is connected to a rotational drive of the power head by a mechanical attachment mechanism, wherein the mechanical attachment comprises at least one of a three-jaw chuck with a chuck key, a keyless three-jaw chuck, a detent-action hex chuck, a chuck with reduction gearing, an in-line planetary gearhead, a ninety degree hex shaft chuck with a spring-release ball-detent retention of the hex shaft of the tool within the chuck itself, and a ninety degree hex shaft chuck with a ball detent retention of the hex shaft of the tool within the chuck itself; and wherein the functional module comprises a hex shaft for attaching to the ninety degree hex shaft chuck.