A mandrel assembly may be used with a rotary power tool to provide a reliable and stable connection between the rotary tool and a tool accessory. The mandrel assembly provides a quick-connect/quick-release connection between the tool output shaft and the accessory via a clamping action. In particular, the mandrel assembly is movable between first and second configurations. In the first configuration, the accessory may clamped between a clamping element formed on one end of the mandrel and a collar which surrounds the mandrel. In the second configuration, the accessory may be loaded onto or detached from the mandrel assembly.

A mandrel assembly may be used with a rotary power tool to provide a reliable and stable connection between the rotary tool and a tool accessory. The mandrel assembly provides a quick-connect/quick-release connection between the tool output shaft and the accessory via a clamping action. In particular, the mandrel assembly is movable between first and second configurations. In the first configuration, the accessory may clamped between a clamping element formed on one end of the mandrel and a collar which surrounds the mandrel. In the second configuration, the accessory may be loaded onto or detached from the mandrel assembly.