A portable pipe threader includes a stand upon which a pipe is supported, a carriage supported by the stand, and a plurality of pipe threading tools coupled to the carriage and selectively operable to perform work on the pipe. The portable pipe threader further includes a drive assembly mounted to the stand including a brushless direct current (DC) motor operable to provide torque to one of the pipe or a selected one of the pipe threading tools to rotate the pipe and the selected one of the pipe threading tools relative to each other, and a battery pack supported by the stand in selective electrical communication with the motor to provide electrical power to the motor.

A support system for use with one or more tools such as a handheld power drive and a geared threader is described. The support system includes a lower frame portion for contacting a work surface or floor, a mast assembly, releasable engagement provisions between the lower frame portion and the mast assembly, and mounting provisions on the mast for supporting one or more tools. The support system is configurable between a stand alone mode and a vehicle hitch mode.

A support system for use with one or more tools such as a handheld power drive and a geared threader is described. The support system includes a lower frame portion for contacting a work surface or floor, a mast assembly, releasable engagement provisions between the lower frame portion and the mast assembly, and mounting provisions on the mast for supporting one or more tools. The support system is configurable between a stand alone mode and a vehicle hitch mode.

Electrical devices such as tools or tool systems are described which receive electrical power from either a separable battery or an electrical power cord. In certain versions, the tools include both a power cord receptacle and a battery receiving region located along the exterior of the tool housing. The tools can be configured such that when a battery is powering the tool, connection of a power cord to the tool is precluded. The tools can also be configured so that when a power cord is connected to the tool, connection of a battery is precluded. In particular, a hybrid drain cleaning tool system is also described that includes a hybrid drain cleaning tool in combination with a separable battery. Also described are hybrid powered threader devices and hybrid powered saw devices.

Electrical devices such as tools or tool systems are described which receive electrical power from either a separable battery or an electrical power cord. In certain versions, the tools include both a power cord receptacle and a battery receiving region located along the exterior of the tool housing. The tools can be configured such that when a battery is powering the tool, connection of a power cord to the tool is precluded. The tools can also be configured so that when a power cord is connected to the tool, connection of a battery is precluded. In particular, a hybrid drain cleaning tool system is also described that includes a hybrid drain cleaning tool in combination with a separable battery. Also described are hybrid powered threader devices and hybrid powered saw devices.

A portable pipe threader includes a stand upon which a pipe is supported, a carriage supported by the stand upon which at least one pipe threading tool is supported, a spindle including a plurality of chuck jaws for clamping the pipe, the chuck jaws configured to move radially inward along a travel path toward an outer surface of the pipe, and a sensor system configured to determine a location of the chuck jaws along the travel path and relative to the outer surface of the pipe, the sensor system configured to output a signal corresponding to the location of each of the chuck jaws when engaged with the outer surface of the pipe. The portable pipe threader further includes an electronic controller in communication with the sensor system configured to determine an outer diameter of the pipe in response to the signal output from the sensor system.

A portable pipe threader includes a stand upon which a pipe is supported, a carriage supported by the stand upon which at least one pipe threading tool is supported, a spindle including a plurality of chuck jaws for clamping the pipe, the chuck jaws configured to move radially inward along a travel path toward an outer surface of the pipe, and a sensor system configured to determine a location of the chuck jaws along the travel path and relative to the outer surface of the pipe, the sensor system configured to output a signal corresponding to the location of each of the chuck jaws when engaged with the outer surface of the pipe. The portable pipe threader further includes an electronic controller in communication with the sensor system configured to determine an outer diameter of the pipe in response to the signal output from the sensor system.

A portable pipe threader includes a stand upon which a pipe is supported, a carriage supported by the stand, a spindle mounted to the carriage for clamping the pipe against rotation such that the pipe is stationary, a plurality of pipe threading tools coupled to the carriage and selectively operable to perform work on the pipe, a drive assembly including a plurality of brushless direct current (BLDC) motors. Each of the plurality of BLDC motors is mounted to one of the plurality of pipe threading tools and is operable to provide torque to a corresponding one of the plurality of pipe threading tools to rotate the corresponding one of the plurality of pipe threading tools relative to the pipe. A battery pack is supported by the stand and in selective electrical communication with the plurality of BLDC motors to provide electrical power to the plurality of motors.

A portable pipe threader includes a stand upon which a pipe is supported, a carriage supported by the stand, a spindle mounted to the carriage for clamping the pipe against rotation such that the pipe is stationary, a plurality of pipe threading tools coupled to the carriage and selectively operable to perform work on the pipe, a drive assembly including a plurality of brushless direct current (BLDC) motors. Each of the plurality of BLDC motors is mounted to one of the plurality of pipe threading tools and is operable to provide torque to a corresponding one of the plurality of pipe threading tools to rotate the corresponding one of the plurality of pipe threading tools relative to the pipe. A battery pack is supported by the stand and in selective electrical communication with the plurality of BLDC motors to provide electrical power to the plurality of motors.

A portable pipe threader includes a stand upon which a pipe is supported, a carriage supported by the stand upon which at least one pipe threading tool is supported, a drive assembly mounted to the stand including an electric motor operable to provide torque to the pipe, and a lift-assist mechanism coupled to the stand. The stand is foldable about a pivot axis between a collapsed state and a deployed state, and the lift-assist mechanism is configured to apply a moment to the stand about the pivot axis during adjustment from the collapsed state to the deployed state.