Method and apparatus for forming holes

Abstract

An apparatus, system, or method for forming holes and shapes in surfaces may be disclosed. The apparatus may be a drain or drain-shaped tool which may be affixed to a drilling device. The apparatus may be fitted with an abrasive material, sharp edges, or a serrated edge to increase the performance and efficiency of the apparatus. The system and method may incorporate the use of a drilling device, such as a handheld drill or a drill press. A first step may involve affixing a drain to a drilling device. In a next step, the user may contact the drain drilling device with a work surface and may power on the drilling device. The hole created may be recessed such that the surrounding area is incrementally deeper closer to the hole in the center.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A method for forming holes and shapes in surfaces, comprising:
 affixing a forming apparatus to a rotary tool, said forming apparatus comprising a cylindrical outer edge and a hole defined within the cylindrical outer edge;   applying an adhesive material to an outside portion of the forming apparatus;   forming an abrasive layer on the outside portion of the forming apparatus, wherein forming the abrasive layer comprises applying an abrasive material to the adhesive material;   pressing the forming apparatus to a work surface at a specified location; and   forming a hole in the work surface in the shape of the forming apparatus, wherein forming the hole comprises activating the rotary tool and, after activating the rotary tool, applying pressure to the work surface with the forming apparatus.   
     
     
         2 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the forming apparatus is a drain. 
     
     
         3 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the abrasive layer is one of the set of: grit material directly adhered to the adhesive material, and sandpaper having a backing adhered to the adhesive material. 
     
     
         4 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein forming the hole comprises raising the work surface to meet the rotary tool prior to applying pressure to the work surface. 
     
     
         5 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the rotary tool is one of a handheld drill, drill press, or angle grinder. 
     
     
         6 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the rotary tool is operated at a speed in the range between  200  rotations per minute to 900 rotations per minute. 
     
     
         7 . A hole forming apparatus for forming holes or shapes in surfaces, comprising:
 a rotary device with a rotating shaft;   a forming tool fixedly mounted on the rotating shaft of the rotary device, said forming apparatus comprising a cylindrical outer edge and a hole defined within the cylindrical outer edge, wherein the cylindrical outer edge of the forming tool comprises a cutting edge and an outside surface; and   an abrasive affixed to an outside portion of the forming tool.   
     
     
         8 . The hole forming apparatus of  claim 7 , further comprising a dust collection system surrounding the rotary device configured to deflect or contain material displaced by the forming tool. 
     
     
         9 . The hole forming apparatus of  claim 8 , further comprising a vacuum tube connected to the dust collection system, said vacuum tube having an orifice disposed under the forming tool and configured to collect dust particles displaced by the operation of the forming tool. 
     
     
         10 . The hole forming apparatus of  claim 7 , wherein the forming tool further comprises an abrasive lip disposed on an upper end of the forming tool proximate the rotating shaft, the abrasive lip configured to create a recessed hole in a work piece. 
     
     
         11 . The hole forming apparatus of  claim 7 , wherein the rotary device further comprises a centering bit disposed on the rotating shaft of the rotary device and disposed within the cylindrical outer edge, a bottom portion of said centering bit extending past a bottom portion of the cylindrical outer edge of the forming apparatus. 
     
     
         12 . The hole forming apparatus of  claim 7 , wherein the forming tool is a drain. 
     
     
         13 . The hole forming apparatus of  claim 7 , wherein the cutting edge is a serrated edge. 
     
     
         14 . The hole forming apparatus of  claim 7 , wherein the forming tool further comprises a heating element configured to provide heat to the forming tool in addition to heat provided by a cutting operation of the forming tool. 
     
     
         15 . The hole forming apparatus of  claim 7 , wherein the forming tool is welded to the rotary device. 
     
     
         16 . The hole forming apparatus of  claim 7 , wherein the rotary device is one of a handheld drill, drill press, or angle grinder. 
     
     
         17 . The hole forming apparatus of  claim 7 , wherein the cutting edge of the forming tool is sharpened to a point.