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Machinery and Tools
The Machinery and Tools category covers questions regarding hand tools, power tools, workshop machinery (such as lathes, milling machines, etc), welding and cutting tools and equipment, measuring instruments, earth-moving machinery, furnaces, factory and industrial machinery.
1,597 Questions
Where are Powermatic table saws made?
I believe they are made in Tennessee, by the WMH Tool Group, who also own Jet and Perfrormax power tools.
Why is diamond used in drill bits?
Diamonds are widely used in the tool industry to tip drill bits and to edge blades that cut tile, stone and rock.
What size tools are needed wrench or sockets?
Wrenches and sockets all come in multiple sizes. Which you have depends on the kind of work you do. Most craftsmen have a full set of metric wrenches and sockets and a full set of SAE wrenches and sockets. Most get by with 3/8 drive sockets, but many have 1/2 sockets as well.
What type of screwdriver does the pokewalker take?
You must look at the screw head and decide what type it is. So many different screws are now available it's impossible for us to say if we haven't seen a 'pokewalker' ,whatever that is..
How are many circular saw motors rated instead of using a horse power rating?
Circular saws are rated for blade size and their motors are rated by 'service amps' .
Is a wrench mechanical energy?
No, a wrench is just a piece of steel. Mechanical energy may be used when someone takes a bolt off with it.
What types of jobs can pliers do?
They can hold or grasp items that you wish to work with. They can hold hot items firmly. They can kink or cut wires. They can twist wires together.
How does a socket wrench differ from other types of wrench?
A socket wrench can drive sockets that totally encompass a nut or bolt head, thus getting a much better grip of it than a wrench.
How does a Philip screwdriver looks like?
A Phillips screwdriver shaft is round with a pointed head with 4 tapering splines that engage the cross shaped indent in the screw head.
What is a radial arm saw used for?
For cutting a variety of straight or angled cuts at varied depths.
Because the long handle allows more leverage to be applied to the nut.
How does a spirit level indicate level?
A bubble of air is in a small slightly curved tube of alcohol. The bubble will float at the highest point and indicate level or not level.
What is a standard screwdriver?
A standard screwdriver would be a common one , usually 6" blade in flat, phillips or robertson.
What pliers have a long set of jaws?
Long nose pliers. These are very handy pliers to have in your toolbox. I have several, of differing lengths and shape. Some of mine have angled jaws, some others have extra long jaws. I used two different ones on a job today.
What is a magnetic screwdriver used for?
For holding small screws in awkward locations, so you don't have to hold them with fingers.
Does the size of a scroll saw blade tell you what size hex key wrench you need?
No, the hex key for fitting it is part of the saw.
How do you maintain a screwdriver so that it will last?
Screwdrivers require little maintenance, -just common sense. Don't use the blade as a crowbar, keep it straight, don't crush the handle or put it into chemicals. In general just take care of it.
Is center lathe a machine tool?
Yes. A machine tool is a power driven machine that is a tool in itself which performs machining operations.
What two precautions should be taken when hitting the cold chisel with a hammer?
Make sure the hammer actually hits the end of the chisel, not your hand. Make sure the pointed end of the chisel is held firmly against what you wish to break or move.
What is a posidrive screwdriver?
Posidrive is a variation or improvement on the Phillips screwdriver. It has flat sided faces, instead of the slightly tapering Phillips, but this is only really an advantage when using posidrive screws.
