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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.

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What is a banch saw used for?

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A bench saw is for exact and fast cutting of wood, or cutting large panels of wood.

Where can you find an owners manual for a craftsman 10 inch table saw model 34972?

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Never mind. This wasn't available online, but I called the 800 number that was on the saw for customer service and they will mail the manual to me. FYI - 800.932.3188

How do you drill acrylic?

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with a drill bit......

ANS 2 - It helps if you use an automatic centre punch first, so the bit doesn't slide. Also it's better if the drill bit is NOT new, so the edges are not extremely sharp. Drill at a fairly low speed (450-500 rpm) for best results. ( This all applies to Plexiglass too )

Who makes Ridgid table saws?

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Techtronic Industries (also known as TTi) makes Ridgid power tools which include battery, corded, pneumatic, benchtop, and stationary tools.

ANS 2 -All Techtronic Industries tools are built in mainland China. I would only buy a Chinese built tool if it came with an unconditional warranty.

What type of drill bit do you use to drill a hole in metal?

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You use a diamond core tile drill which is the appropriate size to the diameter you need.

Common drill sizes for tiles are 6mm and 8mm for rawl plugs.

For service pipes they are 16mm 30mm and 40mm. These will cover radiator pipes, waste pipes, shower head and other hole sizes.

To stop the diamond core hole saw or drill bit from slipping you need a guide plate to hold it steady on the tile.

How would you dress a chisel?

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Keep the blade lightly oiled and every time you use it, sharpen the bladeon a 25 deg. angle.

What is unibit drill used for?

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A 'unibit is a 'stepped steel drill bit that can drill any size of hole in softer materials.

Can you drill with an impact driver?

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No, you can't , however you can use a spring loaded bit that moves back into the holder.

What saw would you use to cut a MDF sheet?

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No handsaw can do it satisfactorily. I often cut it on my table saw and use either a veneer blade with many small straight teeth (no offset) or a multi tooth carbide blade. -It's very important to go slow and also keep the heat to a minimum. -tricky.

What are the advantages of using a hole saw?

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A more controlled cut in wood allowing for more detailed cuts.

What are three types of hand saws called?

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handheld saws have two main types; the coping saw and the tenon saw. The coping saw has a thin blade allowing for intricate curves whereas the tennon has a very thick blade so is good for straight edges.

In terms of electrical saws there is the scroll saw; another one that has a thin blade which is pused up and down in quick succesion to create a cutting arm.

Similar to this is the jigsaw which works on the same principal but is free-standing and can be moved around giving you more freedom.

There is also the band saw, which has a long ring blade which circulates on two pulleys. This gives a very strong cutting motion and is used for thicker materials.

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Basically there are two types of hand saw'

A cross cut saw which cuts across the grain of the wood.

A rip saw that cuts along the grain of the wood.

How do you change blade in challenge mitre saw?

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They usually have a pin or locking knob, you either push it in or hold it in while you loosen the blade retaining nut, some you might have to remove the shield or guard, older saws might not have this feature at all, place a piece of wood on the bed of the saw and hold down so the blade digs into the wood and loosen the nut.

How do you change a mower blade?

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If you have access to an impact wrech it only takes seconds. UNPLUG SPARK PLUG WIRE FIRST. If not, I use to use a pair of vise grip and blocked the blade so that it doesnt move then loosen it. Just remember how the bolt and spaces (if it has any) go back on though. Then just install in reverse. Good luck.

How do you open a can of paint with a screwdriver?

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Wedge the tip under the lid and rotate the can, moving the top around a bit at a time. It will come off , but not all at once.

What saw would you use to cut with the grain?

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For speed, you would use a circular, or 'skilsaw' . You could also use a tablesaw, a mitre saw, a chopsaw, or even a reciprocating saw .

What two pliers are used for crimp beads?

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They are pliers with 2-3 rounded indents on the jaw that will crimp different sizes of bead or electrical connector.

What is the difference between a rasp and a file?

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A file is comparitively smooth beside a rasp which is very rough.

Can you cut metal with standard circular saw?

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Yes. You can use a metal cutting blade or if you are cutting something like metal roofing you can turn the blade around backwards and it works fairly well but make sure you use proper safety equipment like eye, ear, and hand protection.

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Much better to cut it properly with a thin fibre cutting disc fitted in either an angle grinder or skilsaw.

What is the maximum size of drill bit?

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It depends on the rating of the hand drill. I.e. 1/4" 3/8" 1/2" etc..

What are the functions of the helical grooves on the twist drill bit?

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The purpose of a twist drill bit is to drill holes in wood, plastics and some metals.

What size is a number 25 drill bit?

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It's 0.1160 of an inch, or a tiny,tiny bit less than 1/8 inch.

What can you cut with a hack saw?

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Hack Saw is the name given to a fine toothed saw intended to cut metal. The blades for these usually have 16 to 24 teeth per inch, but there are progressive pitch blades which have fine teeth at one end and coarser at the other. This makes it easier to start cutting in sheet metal.

Of course, you can cut other hard materials with these fine toothed saws, plastics and so on. The essential point is that the teeth are hardened so as to cut metal. Of course, they will still not cut hardened metal such as a file, or a padlock shank.

How do you hold the coping saw?

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The handle unscrews which releases the tension on the blade. There is a pin through each end of the blade that slips into a notch in each end of the handle.

How does a chisel look like?

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Like a putty knife but thicker & rigid vs flexible. Has 45 degree angle end for shaving wood & a flat top handle so can tap with a hammer.

What is a hand drill made out of?

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The use of a Hand drill varies with the bit that is used in the drill. Common uses include drilling pilot holes for nails or screws, putting screws in, boring holes and mixing paint.