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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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Can you take your construction tools on the plane?

you would have to take them as part of normal luggage.

What is a wooden float?

A Wooden float is the flat surfaced tool that is used for smoothing the surface of concrete prior to it setting. A wooden float produces a reasonably non slip surface as it pulls up sand out of the concrete mix to the surface.

Why does a box end wrench have a 30 degree offset?

Yes, and add 30 and 60 degree offset too while you're at it. First off, if you work on cars, one type of wrench won't cut it. You need an assortment of different lengths, depths, and types.

What is the application of a screwdriver?

The application of a screwdriver is to rotate and turn screws in or out of materials

How do you properly care for a hammer?

A hammer is robust enough that it doesn't require any special care.

How much does a chain saw cost?

Simple electric chainsaws start around $69. Gas chainsaws start at $189 and go all the way up to $2,000.

What are the parts of ball peen hammer?

The ball peen hammer has a wooden shaft, generally 12 " long,and a steel head with a round flat face for hitting nails and on the opposing end an elongated face of about 1/8 wide, 1/2 long. This part is the peen, and is intended for striking tacks and other small nails with large heads.

How do you use a level?

Simple tool.

Levels come in a variety of sizes for a variety of uses. From tiny line levels to the 5-6 foot carpenter levels. All have one thing in common, the bubble. All have one or more bubble gauges, a slightly bent glass tube filled with colored fluid and a bubble. Most bubble gauges have two marks denoting the center of the glass. When the bubble rest between the marks, what you are checking is level.

Who uses hammers?

There are not many people in auto, construction , engineering or boat building trades that DO NOT use hammers at some point.

What is hammer forming?

hammer forming is a process by which a form is made from wood, steel, or other hard material and then sheet metal is worked very slowly from all edges until it conforms to the shape of the form. The sheet metal, which is usually 16 gauge or thinner is clamped between the hammer form and a clamp block, and it is very gradually tapped with a dragging motion down over the form. Raw hide mallets, plastic mallets, and wooden and steel "slap hammers" are the tools used in this process. The form it self is very closely cut to the shape of the object that is desired then a radius is cut into the edge of the form with a mill or router depending upon the material the form is made of.

If the head of a chisel or punch becomes mushroomed the tool must be discarded?

Not necessarily, there is no reason to discard as long as you grind off bits thatmay come loose when hit.

Is an exhaust pipe cutting tool better than a sawzall?

For cutting exhaust pipes, the proper tool is definitely better than a sawzall.

How are sledge hammers classified?

Sledge hammers are classified by weight. - 12 pound, 16 pound, 20 pound,etc.

What equipment is used to build roads?

Many pieces of equipment are use in road building. - Excavators, bulldozers, scrapers, dump trucks, loaders, roadrollers, water spray trucks, compactors, grit trucks, tarmac spreaders and finish rollers.

Does someone make a magnetic Drill bit?

Drill bits will sometimes become magnetized from use, but not as a deliberate thing. It would cause the shaving from the drilling of metal to cling to the bit. You want the shaving to get out of the way so that you can judge how the drilling is progressing.

List of hazards of a coping saw?

Considering all of the dangerous saws available and mis-used by many people, the coping saw is a remarkably safe tool. I really can't think of ANY hazards when being used by a normal person.

How much is a kern k1a theodolite level?

We don't have list of everybody's prices. Phone a few tool stores and ask is the best way.