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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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Synonym for saw?

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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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A 5mm Drill bit is a ...

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What wood can a coping saw cut?

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A coping saw is for cutting through wood.

What is the rounded face of a ball peen hammer used for?

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A ball-peen hammer is applied to shape metal .

What does a hack saw do?

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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?

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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?

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

What are linesman pliers used for?

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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.

How is chisel different from carved?

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chisel is when you would use a chisel, (a tool), to carve any shape or whatever out.

carving is when you you use any carving tool to get a shape.

How do pliers make work easier?

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Pliers make work easier by holding parts. By gripping small things in awkward locations. In the case of long-nose pliers by reaching into places you can't get fingers in. Many other uses are found almost every time you use pliers.

What is the points per inch of a rip saw?

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The points per inch is exactly that, the number of cutting points in each inch. In conventional saws the greater number of points indicates the saw's ability to cut harder,denser material. Some hacksaws have 28-32 point per inch, while a wood cutting ripsaw may have only 6-8 .

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.