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Construction Tools
This category includes the humble hammer and pliers as well as the more modern equivalents such as nail guns, power saws, and precision laser levels. Tools that a professional construction worker as well as the weekend handy man has are discussed in this category.
2,173 Questions
Are SDS and SDS-plus bits the same?
The short answer to your question is "yes". I found myself researching the same question a few days ago and found that the real difference is between SDS/SDS Plus and SDS Max. I don't recall the exact dimension now, so I won't try to quote it, but the Max is a larger size. The answer I found was enough to tell me I used SDS (SDS Plus), and those were the bits I needed to buy. Once I knew that, I didn't need to remember the size of SDS Max...they were too big for my drill. Last point, SDS Plus is sometimes shortened to SDS+.
What metric wrench size is the next size larger than 1 and 38 inches?
Next metric wrench size larger than 1-3/8inches = 35mm.
How does porosity arise in materials?
Porosity in materials arises from the presence of void spaces or gaps within the material's structure. These void spaces can be a result of the material's manufacturing process, such as gas bubbles forming during casting or cooling. Porosity can also be introduced by external factors like corrosion or mechanical damage.
Can you use a 3 phase radial arm saw on 240V?
You cannot use a 3 phase motor on single phase power. It will be limited in it's torque output, if it starts at all. The best thing to do is put the 3phase motor up for sale on eBay and buy a replacement single phase motor. If that is not an option you can get a converter, but they are expensive. Don't try to wire a 3 phase motor up to residential 220 if you don't know exactly what you are doing. Chances are you will burn your motor up.
That's right on the cusp. 15 amps is the maximum draw for 14 awg wire. I'd upgrade to 12 awg to be safe. Unless you know exactly what you are doing, go no further! There is a big differenc between 120 Volt wiring and 240 Volt wiring. You run the risk of burning up the motor, injuring yourself, and possibly starting a fire. You are proposing making a major modification to this saw, which, if not done properly, will be very dangerous! What you want to do can be done, but only by a qualified technician. Look for a small equipment shop, electrician, electric motor specialist, or millwright to help you.
How do you calibrate spirit level?
To calibrate a spirit level, place it on a flat and stable surface. Check if the bubble is centered, then flip the level and check it again. If the bubble doesn't center in both positions, adjust the screws or nuts on the level until it does.
It will follow the curvature of the earth. More information In surveying a level line is optically straight and although parallel to the horizon at the point of origin would diverge away from the surface of the planet as the distance increased. Try a straight edge against a football. A horizontal line will follow the surface of the planet and is therefore quite different to a level line although the two may be considered to be indistinguishable for short distances.
Why do some spirit levels have one vial of spirit above another?
Each vial has a slight curve. When level the bubble will seek the apex of the curve. The other vial in the same window is so you can use the level on opposite side; otherwise levels would have to have a bottom and a top. Also a good way to check the accuracy of your level. Should read exactly the same on either side.
I'm concerned that you may have bought a tool with a three-phase industrial motor, and if you did you've got a problem: they don't bring three-phase off the pole in residential areas. I certainly wish they would--three-phase motors on central air handlers would save America a LOT of power--but you can understand the reason they don't, mainly people like me would put huge arc welders in our garages.
Anyway, if you've got a three-phase motor you need to do one of two things: install a "phase converter" to change single-phase to three-phase, or replace the motor. Don't do this! The fuses, breakers and outlets on a household 240 Volt power circuit should be left as they are to supply standard 240 Volt domestic appliances such as clothes dryers, water heaters, kitchen ranges, etc. and nothing else.
If you want to use a 120 volt appliance in the same location and there is no wall outlet yet, it is only safe to install a new 120 volt circuit by fitting a new 20 Amp breaker and run new wiring, of the correct size for the length of run, all the way from the breaker panel to the new 120 Volt socket outlet.
Before you do this you must check the Wiring Code or Wiring Regulations for your locality (town/state) to be sure you know if the new circuit needs a protective device such as a GFCI or RCD.
In most places a GFCI or RCD will be mandatory if the new socket outlet is to be installed in a place that is likely to be subject to water spray, wet or damp floors, walls or ceilings. This includes kitchens, bathrooms or shower rooms, or anywhere outside the building such as pool areas.
Hire an electrician to wire you in the proper line to a new receptacle, with proper-size circuit breakers on the main supply panel and proper-sized wiring in the circuit.
If you try to wire this yourself you would be risking electrocution for yourself or other members of your household.
If you don't include the right size breakers in the circuit you risk starting a house fire.
A 40 to 55 ampere table saw? That's 13200 watts at 240 volts! What are you sawing?
There also might be another reason for the #6 wire:
- A number of table saws on the same 55 amp circuit, requiring #6 wires throughout the circuit
- Ampere rating might be to handle locked rotor current of the saw
- A long cable run from the breaker box to the saw
- A local law requiring heavier wiring
- A low motor voltage (used in an environment where high voltages are a hazard)
- A DC motor
- A requirement for flexible cord size in an area where frequent movement occurs
Note that 120 volt power tools should be on 20 amp breakers, not 15 amp.
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As always, if you are in doubt about what to do, the best advice anyone should give you is to call a licensed electrician to advise what work is needed.
Before you do any work yourself,
on electrical circuits, equipment or appliances,
always use a test meter to ensure the circuit is, in fact, de-energized
IF YOU ARE NOT ALREADY SURE YOU CAN DO THIS JOB
SAFELY AND COMPETENTLY
REFER THIS WORK TO QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS.
What is a homonym for a flat stretch of land and a tool with a blade for smoothing wood?
- land, plain
- blade, plane
- ordinary, plain
- flying machine, plane
- etc.
What is the singular spelling of pliers?
The singular form is pliers, a shortened form for a 'pairof pliers'. The plural form is 'pairs of pliers'.
The word pliers is one of a group of nouns that are a shortened form for a 'pair of'. They are words for things that have two halves to make the single unit. Others are pants, shorts, glasses, binoculars, tweezers, scissors, etc.
How was the construction on building the Stonehenge?
It was long and painstaking. The stone had to be shipped a long way by water and across land. Many of the stones weighed over 6 tons. They had to be rolled on logs, almost a mile from the final point of river delivery. The exact placement of them at the final site was an achievement in itself.
This description matches the folk hero John Henry, known for his strength and the legendary competition against a steam-powered drill to prove human strength over machinery. Legends say he died after the contest, with a hammer in his hand.
Who were the first people to use the hammer?
The first people to use the hammer were early humans during the Paleolithic period, also known as the Stone Age. They created simple hammers by attaching sharpened stone tools to wooden handles, which they used for various tasks like hunting, building shelters, and crafting objects.
What kind of tools did slaves use like did they use hammers or an early version of hammers?
Slaves used a variety of tools, including hammers, axes, shovels, picks, and saws, to perform various tasks such as building structures, clearing land, and working in fields. These tools were often basic in design and functioned as an early version of modern tools used for similar purposes.
The name of Thor's Hammer was Mjölnir.
It was also just called Thor's Hammer. It always hit its target and always came back. This was symbolic to lightning, giving Thor his title of "God of Thunder." It looked like an anchor.
What properties should the head of a carpenter hammer possess how you manufacture a hammer head?
The head of a carpenter hammer should be made of hardened steel for durability, have a smooth striking surface for accuracy, and have a slightly domed shape for better contact with nails. To manufacture a hammer head, the steel is heated, shaped into the desired form using molds or forging techniques, then cooled and tempered to achieve the desired hardness and strength. Finally, the head is polished and coated for corrosion resistance.
What is pneumatic drill press?
A pneumatic drill press is a type of drilling machine that is powered by compressed air. It is commonly used in industrial settings for drilling holes in materials such as metal, wood, or plastic with high precision and efficiency. The pneumatic mechanism allows for smoother and more controlled drilling operations compared to manual drilling methods.
Is the hammer is a example of wedge?
No , hammer is not example of wedge , an axe is example of wedge .
What is the purpose of the nail gun?
A nail gun is a power tool designed to drive nails into various materials quickly and efficiently. It is commonly used in construction and carpentry to speed up the process of attaching materials together.
The line
"THEN I SAW THE CONGO, CREEPING THROUGH THE BLACK,
...
CUTTING THROUGH THE JUNGLE WITH A GOLDEN TRACK."
is from the poem The Congo, written by Vachel Lindsay, a poet born in 1879.
See the related links for a link to the text of the poem.
Where can one purchase core drill bits?
A good place to purchase a drill sharpener would be at the Home Depot or Lowes. You can also find these drill sharpeners at Drill Spots and Northern Tool.
