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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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Is there a synonym for believe?

trust, rely

Meaning 1: think, judge, suppose, estimate, imagine, assume, gather, reckon

Meaning 2: accept, credit, depend on, trust, have faith in, rely on

How do you get out a burnt mark on a formica counter-top?

Professional repair people use an eraser type sander to sand down the burnt area. Then they custom mix a two part epoxy putty-like glue to match the color and carefully apply and lightly squeegee off the excess. A properly matched patch should be very difficult to detect. A second application may be necessary for deep divots. A countertop specialty store may sell kits to do these repairs

Why is a tenon saw's teeth bent from side to side?

It is called "set" in the teeth. It takes a the sawdust out of the cutting surface so the saw will not bind as much.

Meaning of channel-lock pliers?

Tongue in groover type pliers made by the Channel Lock Inc tool company of USA.

How do you tighten the handle on a hammer?

You first make sure the socket in the head is clear and smooth. Fit your shaft into this socket and bang the other end on a firm surface, -the head will settle into position, but now needs to be pounded on with a soft face or dead blow hammer. When the end of the shaft is level with end of head you have it in position. Now you pound a small metal wedge into the end of the shaft to spread it. These wedges are available in all hardware stores in packs of 3-4 quite cheaply.

What is the function of a hole saw?

A hole saw is a round metal cup with teeth on the rim and usually a threaded centre hole to mount it on an arbor. Most common uses are cutting lock holes in doors and holes for faucets in new countertop.

What is the recommended way to install the hacksaw blade into the saw's frame?

Most blades anymore are marked which end goes towards the handle. If not, the points on the teeth should point away from the handle so that they cut on the forward stroke.

What bit do you use to drill bluestone?

A carbide tipped masonry bit would work well.

Where to get parts manual for Mastercraft Model 55-6715-4 Scroll Saw?

I found mine on managemyhome.com:

http://www.managemyhome.com/mmh/products/ManualSearch.action?product.productName=&product.brandName=CRAFTSMAN&product.modelNumber=315216360&docUrl=http://www.managemyhome.com/mmh/lis_pdf/OWNM/L0020136.pdf&docType=OWNM&brandName=CRAFTSMAN&modelNumber=315216360

What hammer is the hammer that you use with brads?

Usually a tack hammer. But a brad driver that resembles an awl may be used.

Can I drill a hole in glass?

Yes, but not with the usual drill bit. Drilling a hole in glass is accomplished with an abrasive that actually wears a hole through the glass.

What size drill bit do you need for a piece of conduit?

Depends on the diameter of the conduit. Try for 1/4" larger diameter drill bit.

Who owns makita tools?

Most Makita power tools currently sold in North America are manufactured in Japan or China. Here are a few exceptions to this rule:

  • 3" x 18" belt sander - made in England
  • chain saws - made in Germany

Makita's blue-and-black cordless tools and some corded tools (e.g., AVT hammer drills, the 3 amp multi-tool, and the venerable 3" x 24" belt sander) are still made in Japan.

A few of Makita's corded (e.g., some 10" and 12" sliding compound mitre saws, and the 3-1/4" planer ) and cordless tools (e.g., 9.6V tile saw) are assembled in the USA.

Makita's 5007FA 7-1/4" circular saw, 9005BZ 5" angle grinder, and 6013BR 1/2" corded drill are currently assembled in Canada.

Synonym for saw?

aw, caw, claw, craugh, craw, draw, flaw, gaugh, gnaw, graw, jaw, law, paw, straw, and thaw.

What drill bit for a 5mm-5 taps?

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What wood can a coping saw cut?

A coping saw is for cutting through wood.

What does a hack saw do?

A hacksaw is used to cut metals. The blades are easily changeable and come in many tooth sizes. Very hard metals like tool steel need many small teeth, so here you would fit a very hard 32 or 36 tpi blade (teeth per inch). Softer metals can be cut with cheaper blades with teeth of about 12 -16 per inch.

What is the delta drill press used for?

While Delta is a brand of drill presses, they would be used like every other drill press. Drill presses are machines that are usually mounted to a table or workbench, and have a lever to bring down the drill, taking some of the burden off the person using it.

What does a farriers hammer do?

A farrier uses an anvil to shape horse shoes to the correct fit for the horse.

What are linesman pliers used for?

Cutting wire or wire nails, twisting wire, and using them as a temporary clamp are all appropriate uses of lineman's pliers. I've even used them to hold a nail in a particularly precarious position so that I could safely drive in the nail with a hammer.