Spindle lock for an orbital abrading or polishing tool

摘要

An orbital abrading or polishing tool is provided that includes a tool body to be held and manipulated by a user. A motor is carried by the tool body and has a motor shaft driven for rotation about a primary axis. The motor shaft has a cylindrical portion at one end. A spindle is received within the cylindrical portion of the motor shaft for rotation about a secondary axis offset from and parallel to the primary axis. The cylindrical portion of the motor shaft has an opening extending inwardly to the spindle and a locking element is extendable through the motor shaft opening to engage the spindle in a locking relationship.