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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.
2,173 Questions
How To turn a stubborn screw with a screwdriver?
if the head is stripped but a rubber band over it and then try again. if that fails use a pair of locking pliers to grab the heat and turn it
Do you oil a square head framing nail gun?
You will need to check the instructions on YOUR nail gun (get the brand name, go to the maker's web site) Most will require a drop of oil or two, but in the right place.
Where can I get a oil pump for a mcculloch chain saw model number 839?
Ask at your local lawnmower store.
Cannon plug pliers: Used primarily for aircraft maintenance. Some aircraft have round electrical connectors (called cannon plugs), consisting of many small pins that insert into one another. On the outside of the connector there is a sleeve that is then screwed down onto the opposite side of the connector to keep it in place. The cannon plug pliers are used to grip the circular sleeve and to turn it from it's locked position to either remove the connector or to lock it back into place. The pliers have rubber gripping material instead of hard metal teeth in order not to damage the electrical connector, and also to prevent the transference of unlike metals that could lead to corrosion on the connector.
If to much torque is used with an impact wrench the fastener could be twisted off?
i have seen impact drivers break fasteners, but never twist them off
Can you cut a mirror with an electric saw?
NO. -That could be very dangerous. Many mirrors are special glass and need to be cut with special tools. Take it to an auto glass shop for advice.
the perpendicular force applied at the end of a wrench handle. Because torque= Fd / T = F d cos θ
therefore the greater the distance the greater the torque.
T=torque
F=force
d=distance
cos=cosine
θ=theta
Drill bit used for a 20 millimeter tap?
I would use an 18mm or 23/32 drill bit, in general, although it does partly depend on the thread type ( UNF, UNC etc) and the material .
How do you get a broken drill bit out of a bolt?
I have a pair of very thin, strong, long nose pliers for that .It almost always works for me.
What is the difference between a drill and a drill motor?
It's a regional term like "pop" is to "coke". In the south I have actually heard people ask if you want a "orange coke" or a "coke coke". "Pop" is never used... In the north I have heard the term "drill motor" used where other areas will just refer to it as a "cordless" drill, or "drill".
ANS 2 I believe it's more a technician/layman thing. -All over the world amateurs say "drill" meaning the whole machine AND bit . We technicians or carpenters see the two 'pieces' -the portable drill motor, and it's variety of 'bits'.
In short, to the asker, I would say a 'drill' is actually a drill bit, and a 'drill motor' is the part that powers it.
Is it worth buying the omni dual saw?
The dual saw has counter rotating blade technology to cut through virtually any material without changing blades. Check products reviews first.
Where to9 buy parts for a Montgomery ward 17 inch drill press router shaper Model No THS 2437B?
The most troublesome part on these drill presses is the speed-control circuit board. The board simply will not handle the current drawn when using larger-diameter drills (half-inch, for example) at the necessary low speeds large drills generally require when working in metals.
Rather than replacing the poorly-designed speed-control board, simply bypass it and use a variable transformer (Variac tm, for example) with at least 20 amps capacity. Be sure to keep the original on-off switch in the circuit !!!
The other part that may be difficult to find is the router chuck. Best wishes on locating one.
But for the excessive high-frequency noise from the high speed motor and the direct-drive gearbox, these are good tools. The original Supreme chuck is fine chuck, too.
Slip joint pliers were invented in 1933 by Howard Manning.
How much does a diamond hole saw cost?
The last one I bought was a 1" hole saw for tile It cost $15 in Home Depot.
The width of a drill bit is it's size, measured in mm or in fractions of inch.
What is the relationship between the size of the drill bit and the speed of the drill press?
Larger bits require a slower (more power) speed.
To calculate wrench size you measure across the flat surfaces of the nut or bolt, then pick a wrench marked with that size. Be careful, there are metric and SAE nuts and bolts and some wrenches are close but not right. -For instance you should not use a 1/2" wrench on a 12 mm nut. -It may look right, but will round the edges of the nut.
Which drill can be used to drill a hole on glass?
Yes you can use a drill for glass, but glass/ceramic bit will need to be purchased at a local hardware or building center. Once the bit is purchased use the highest speed setting..
How is the size of the hand drill designated by?
Generally by it's chuck capacity, ie 1/4 -3/8 or 1/2 inch.
A cold chisel is one made from steel that is then tempered and is able to cut through other metals. Much used by metalworkers and blacksmiths.
