The document proposes an innovative tool that can drill and route independently and precisely by predicting the perfect hole or cut based on materials and job depth restrictions. It suggests combining sensing technologies, automatic bit selection, and variable speed control to drill and cut cleanly and efficiently while preventing burning or damage. The concept revolver could function as both a drill and router by automatically choosing the proper bit based on material scanning. This intelligent hole cutting technology could potentially be applied to various woodworking tools.

1. Design problem………
How do you drill the perfect hole?
And avoid this…
Or perfectly route?

2. What if we did this???
What if we combined all of the above to create an innovative tool that
predicted perfect drilling and routing, operated independently and knew
the materials and depth restrictions per job?
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3. Seed ideas
Concept duality
spiral saw

4. Seed ideas
Example: Hanging a picture
Back of Picture

5. Seed ideas
Example: Hanging a picture

6. Seed ideas
Concept hands free cutting…

7. Seed ideas
Concept hands free cutting…

8. Seed ideas
Concept Revolver…
Using the same technology
As the other concepts….
Revolver can be used as a
Drill and a router.
Side view (against a wall) Side view (against a counter)

9. Seed ideas
Concept Revolver…
After scanning the material,
Concept revolver automatically
chooses the proper bit for each job.
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10. Seed ideas
Interface and bit concepts….

11. Seed ideas
Intelligent Hole Cutting

12. 1. Sensors measure density and thickness
2. Tool recommends and recognizes bit
and adjusts programs
3. Variable speed rotation and plunging to
cleanly cut veneers
4. Sensors in bit measure heat and adjust
cutting speed to maximize efficiency ,
eliminate burn and protect bit
5. Speed and direction are adjusted for final
clean through hole cutting

13. LCD touch display
For real time feedback

14. The possibilities
This technology could be applied to many tools..
Sanders
Rotary tools,
Jig saws
Reciprocating Saw
Saws