A coring tool for coring doors is provided. The coring tool may include a tool body having a first end and an opposing second end and a clamp member coupled to the tool body adjacent the second end. The tool body and the clamp member are moveable toward and away from each other in response to operation of a clamp actuator. The coring tool may also include a head having guide bushings for inserting a bit through the guide bushings for coring a door. The head may be coupled adjacent the first end of the tool body and the head may be movable toward and away from the tool body to align the guide bushing with the door to be cored.
1 . A coring tool comprising:
a tool body having a first end and an opposing second end;
a clamp member coupled to the tool body adjacent the second end, the tool body and the clamp member being moveable toward and away from each other in response to operation of a clamp actuator;
a guide member coupled to the clamp member by a bolt extending through the tool body and coupled on an opposing end of the guide member with a securing member, wherein the securing member adjusts the separation of the clamp member and the tool body; and
a head having guide bushings for inserting a bit through the guide bushings for coring a door, the head being coupled adjacent the first end of the tool body and being movable toward and away from the tool body to align the guide bushings with the door to be cored.
2 . The coring tool of claim 1 , wherein the head further comprises a bit aperture extending through the guide bushings and the bit aperture extending through a base member in areas of the base member that the guide bushings are coupled to the base member.
3 . The coring tool of claim 2 , wherein the base member is coupled to the tool body with head pins and a head actuator with a bolt having a bolt head, and wherein the head pins are fixed to the base member and slidable through apertures through the tool body, and wherein rotation of the bolt head rotates the bolt to adjust the distance the base member is from the tool body.
4 . The coring tool of claim 3 , wherein the head actuator is utilized to adjust the guide bushings to center the bit aperture on the door.
5 . The coring tool of claim 1 , wherein the guide member is slidable along guide pins coupled to the tool body, and wherein the guide member is adjustable along the guide pins to accommodate different door thicknesses.
6 . The coring tool of claim 1 , wherein the securing member is a knob.
7 . The coring tool of claim 1 , wherein the tool body extends a predetermined distance onto the door when coupling the coring tool to the door.
8 . The coring tool of claim 7 , wherein the predetermined distance is at least four inches.
9 . The coring tool of claim 7 , wherein the predetermined distance is between 4 inches and five inches.