Bearing and fastener guide assemblies for fastener driving tool

摘要

A fastener driving tool includes a driver having a driver shaft (32) extending therefrom, a first extension member operably connected to the driver and a second extension member operably connected to the first extension member. The tool is for use on roof deck panels. The second extension member slidingly engages the first extension member between a loading position and a driving position. A bearing assembly (58) operably connects the first and second extension members. The bearing assembly is formed from a non-metallic, low-friction material. A portion of the bearing assembly is mounted to one of the first and second extension members for sliding engagement with the other extension member and is disposed to prevent direct contact of the first and second extension members with one another. A fastener receiving member (28) is mounted to the second extension member for receiving fasteners when in the loading position and for supporting and releasing the fasteners when in the driving position. The fastener receiving member includes a cradle (80) having a main body portion (112) and a pair of legs (114) extending from the main body portion diverging downwardly and outwardly. The cradle is configured for positioning on the roof panel, straddling raised portions of the panel for aligning the tool therealong. <IMAGE>