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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 an Hegnar saw?

It is a very accurate and specialised scroll saw. It can cut the most intricate patterns and designs in thin wood sheets.

What is the difference between hack saw used in fitting shop and saw used in carpentry?

Hacksaws have much harder blades with many more teeth per inch. The teeth are set differently and are much smaller due to the need to cut harder materials than wood. Wood saws, even tenon saws have larger teeth and are made to push or drag the waste out with each stroke.

How durable is a scroll saw?

Many scroll saws are very durable, but like any tool that depends a lot on how you take care of it.

What is ballpin hammer?

A 'ballpeen ' hammer is an engineering hammer with one flat head and one hemispherical head.

What is the disadvantage of the drill press?

It's a bit heavy to carry around to jobs away from your shop. There are NO other disadvantages.

What is slag hammer?

It is a hammer with a flat broad head for knocking slag off.

Why are diamonds used in some drills and saw blades?

diamonds are used for there strength and there ablity to remain sharp

What should you wear when using an electric drill?

Most importantly, eye protection. Getting a splinter in a thumb or finger is no big deal, but being blinded for life is a hell of a price to pay for not protecting your eyes properly!

Can you use a 230v saw on a 40amp circuit?

Possibly, most 230 volt saws draw about 16-18 amps on each line. There will be a spec plate on or by the motor which has the amp draw marked. CHECK this first.

When cutting with a circular saw grip the saw handles?

It makes it easier to use if you do. Not sure what your question really is. Some have one handle with the switch and others have two. Two gives you more control of the saw if it should kick back.

What nails fit craftsman nail gun 351.181790?

That gun fires 2 -3.5 inch nail strips at 28 degrees. That's a common size for a framing nailer.

Does the trigger of a pneumatic nail gun is responsible with its pressure?

The trigger of a pneumatic nail gun has nothing to do with the pressure. The pressure exerted is generated by the compressor and then the impact hammer inside the cylinder of the nail gun. If you are having a no firing or misfiring problem the 'o' ring around the piston is possibly broken or dry . -Have you been regularly using air tool oil, - NOT oiling is the commonest reason for this failure.

What drill bit you use for a 0.875 hole?

You use a 0.875 bit or a 7/8 bit . They are the same size.

How much is a halliburton matrix Core head drill bit?

You would have to call a store that sells them for that information. A lot depends on who or what level of customer you are.

What are locking pliers used for?

Locking pliers are used mainly in aircraft maintenance, and mostly in the military. Many nuts that may be subject to loosening under vibration have small holes drilled in 3 places on the outer edge. A thin stainless steel wire is threaded through one of these holes when the nut is torqued up, and then the ends of the wire are gripped in the locking pliers and twisted till they reach an anchoring point nearby, threaded through it,and gripped and twisted again. In this way the nut can be held immobile.

What is mobilization advance in construction?

A mobilization advance is an amount of upfront money paid by the client to the contractor. This reduces the amount of working capital the contractor needs to come up with to start the job.

Can you drill lucite?

Yes, you can drill Lucite. Keep to a fairly low speed so as not to melt it (below 500 rpm.)