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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 engineer hammer?

A hammer with different faces like flat, hemispherical, broad or otherwise differently shaped, but not with a claw.

What is a saw kerf?

It is the thin line a saw cuts in material.

What is a pad foundation and when is it used?

A Pad foundation is just a concrete slab with no foundation walls. They are typically used in the South where this is no or minimal frost lines.

How can you reduce rpm of drill?

Most power drills are now VSR. (Variable Speed, Reversible)

Is a hand held hacksaw blade with 32 teeth per inch best for cutting thick bolts?

No

ANS 2 Yes, it's a good,accurate way of hand-cutting large bolts. Having said that, I usually find that method very time consuming and for some years now I've cut large bolts with a small electric angle grinder fitted with a 5" steel cutting disc. - a LOT easier, but takes practice at first.

How many steps can you have in set of stairs?

when you add your rise and your run the two numbers have to equal between 15-17 inches. Typically there are 13.

What is a horizontal band saw?

It's a band saw where the blade is horizontal, not vertical like most band saws have it. These are fairly specialized tools.

There are two different kinds of these.

The first is the metal-cutting horizontal band saw. The saw is attached to a stand by a pivot, so you can cut with it like you would a chopsaw. These are used when cutting nonsparking metals (basically anything except ferrous metals), which shouldn't be cut with an abrasive wheel because the metal dust will clog the wheel, or when you're cutting in an environment where sparks would be dangerous.

The second is the wood-cutting horizontal band saw. These are also called portable sawmills. You use them when you're cutting boards out of a log.

What can you put in your sheet rock so it will become soundproof?

Since sheet rock is already manufactured, there is nothing to "put in" it. To soundproof on interior walls the best solution is to add insulation between the stud walls--usually rolled insulation works best, is relatively cheap and will not shrink the room size.

Why are hammers important?

Because sometimes you need to pound things, and that's not good to do with a wrench or screwdriver.

What is the function of the spindle of a floor model drill press?

The spindle moves up and down and carries the shaft of the drill inside it. As the drill turns inside the spindle, the spindle can be lowered, bringing the drill bit into contact with the work.

Why did you need to use pliers to secure the opening of the stem of the pipet?

Pliers are used to secure the opening of the stem of the pipet to ensure a tight seal and prevent any leakage of liquids during transfer. This is particularly important when working with volatile or hazardous substances, as it minimizes the risk of contamination or spills. Additionally, using pliers helps maintain consistent pressure on the pipet, allowing for accurate and controlled dispensing of liquids.

What is meant by face left face right in theodolite?

When the vertical circle of the theodolite is to the left of observer, it is in face left position. Similarly when the vertical circle is to the right of observer it is in face right position.

What is the difference between theodolite and tachometer?

A theodolite is a survey instrument. A tachometer tells you how many Revs per minute an engine is turning.

Are there any hardware tools still made in the US?

Not many. Gear Wrench wrenches are.

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How much is your stillson-walworth pipe wrench worth?

I'm sure it's worth a lot to you, but nobody cares about good quality tools any more. There is so much cheap junk on the market, people now would rather buy something cheap and gaudy than a quality made tool.