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A storage case is provided for power tool accessories. The storage case comprises a first frame member having an inner surface and an edge defining a hinge portion, and a second frame member having an inner surface and an edge defining a hinge portion. A rod is positioned along a longitudinal axis o

A storage case is provided for power tool accessories. The storage case comprises a first frame member having an inner surface and an edge defining a hinge portion, and a second frame member having an inner surface and an edge defining a hinge portion. A rod is positioned along a longitudinal axis of the storage case. The hinge portions of the first and second frame members are coupled to the rod to define a hinge positioned along a longitudinal axis of the storage case. The first and second frame members are pivotal with respect to each other between an open position and a closed position. An accessory receptacle, including a hinge boss, is received by the rod. When the first and second frame members are in the open position, the accessory receptacle is slidable along the rod between a plurality of axial positions. When the first and second frame members are in the closed position, the accessory receptacle is fixed in one of the axial positions within an interior cavity defined by the inner surfaces of the first and second frame members.

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1. A storage case for power tool accessories, the storage case comprising: a first frame member having an inner surface and an edge defining a hinge portion;a second frame member having an inner surface and an edge defining a hinge portion;a rod positioned between the first and second frame members,

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A storage case for power tool accessories, the storage case comprising: a first frame member having an inner surface and an edge defining a hinge portion;a second frame member having an inner surface and an edge defining a hinge portion;a rod positioned between the first and second frame members, wherein the hinge portions of the first and second frame members are coupled to the rod to define a hinge positioned along a longitudinal axis of the storage case, and further wherein the first and second frame members are pivotable with respect to each other between an open position and a closed position; andan accessory receptacle positioned within one of the first and second frame members, the accessory receptacle including a hinge boss received by the rod, wherein when first and second frame members are in the open position, the accessory receptacle is slidable along the rod between a plurality of axial positions, and when the first and second frame members are in the closed position, the accessory receptacle is fixed in one of the axial positions within an interior cavity defined by the inner surfaces of the first and second frame members. 2. The storage case of claim 1, further comprising a first slot formed in the edge of one of the first and second frame members and a second slot formed in the edge of one of the first and second frame members, wherein the hinge boss is seated in the first slot when the accessory receptacle is in a first of the plurality of axial positions and the hinge boss is seated in the second slot when the accessory receptacle is in a second of the plurality of axial positions. 3. The storage case of claim 1, wherein each of the first frame member, the second frame member, and the accessory receptacle pivot about the rod. 4. The storage case of claim 1, wherein the accessory receptacle includes an outer surface with a tab member extending outwardly from the outer surface, wherein one of the first and second frame members includes a projection extending from the inner surface of the frame member, and further wherein the tab is engaged by the projection when the first and second frame members are in the closed position and the accessory receptacle is in one of the plurality of axial positions. 5. The storage case of claim 4, wherein the projection captures the tab member to prevent movement in an axial direction. 6. The storage case of claim 1, further comprising a latch mechanism operable to selectively secure the first and second frame members in the closed position. 7. The storage case of claim 6, wherein the latch mechanism includes a closure mechanism movably coupled to the first frame member and a hook portion formed on the second frame member, and further wherein the closure mechanism receives the hook portion to secure the frame members in the closed position. 8. The storage case of claim 1, wherein the first frame member, second frame member, and accessory receptacle are formed of an impact absorbing material. 9. The storage case of claim 8, wherein the impact absorbing material is high density polyethelene. 10. A storage case for power tool accessories, the storage case comprising: a first frame member including a first side wall, a second side wall, and a base wall, the first frame member including an interior area defined between the walls;a second frame member including a first side wall, a second side wall, and a base wall, the second frame member including an interior area defined between the walls, wherein the second side wall of the first frame member is coupled to the first side wall of the second frame member and the first and second frame members are pivotal with respect to each other between an open position and a closed position, and further wherein in the closed position the interior areas of the first and second frame members define an interior cavity;a pivot member positioned along the first side wall of the first frame member and the second side wall of the second frame member, the pivot member defining a pivot axis of the storage case;an accessory receptacle positioned within the interior area of one of the first and second frame members and movably coupled to the pivot member, the accessory receptacle movable between a first axial position and a second axial position when the first and second frame members are in the open position,wherein when the frame members are in the closed position, the accessory receptacle is fixed in one of the axial positions within the interior cavity. 11. The storage case of claim 10, wherein the accessory receptacle further comprises a hinge boss including an aperture for receiving the pivot member. 12. The storage case of claim 11, further comprising a first slot formed in one of the second side wall of the first frame member and the first side wall of the second frame member and a second slot formed in one of the second side wall of the first frame member and the first side wall of the second frame member, wherein the hinge boss is seated in the first slot when the accessory receptacle is in the first axial position and the hinge boss is seated in the second slot when the accessory receptacle is in the second axial position. 13. The storage case of claim 10, wherein when the accessory receptacle is in the first axial position, a substantial portion of the accessory receptacle is positioned within the interior cavity. 14. The storage case of claim 10, wherein when the accessory receptacle is in the second axial position, at least a portion of the accessory receptacle extends outwardly from the interior cavity and is external to the frame members. 15. The storage case of claim 10, wherein the pivot member is a rod. 16. The storage case of claim 15, wherein the first frame member, the second frame member and the accessory receptacle are each coupled to the rod. 17. The storage case of claim 10, wherein the accessory receptacle includes an outer surface with a tab member extending outwardly from the outer surface, wherein one of the first and second frame members includes a projection extending from the interior area of the frame member, and further wherein the tab is engaged by the projection when the first and second frame members are in the closed position and the accessory receptacle is in one of the first and second axial positions. 18. The storage case of claim 17, wherein the projection captures the tab member to prevent movement in an axial direction. 19. The storage case of claim 10, further comprising a latch mechanism operable to selectively secure the first and second frame members in the closed position. 20. The storage case of claim 19, wherein the latch mechanism includes a lock member movably coupled to the first frame member and a hook portion formed on the second frame member, and further wherein the lock member receives the hook portion to secure the frame members in the closed position.