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Power Tools

Power tools come in a large variety. This category covers drilling machines, angle grinders, hand held planers and band saws, impact wrenches, cordless screw drivers, electric chisels, jackhammers, etc.

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What determines the size of a portable belt sander?

The width of the rollers and distance they are apart.

Who made drills?

black and decker is onw of them.

Why do people drill wells?

People drill wells to reach fresh water.

What are the sharpest saws made of?

The sharpest handsaws are made of highly tempered steel. The sharpest power saw blades are carbide tipped.

Why do electrical power tools have only two wires?

The better quality tools all have 3 wires. You are looking at cheaper tools.

How do you keep sandpaper from walking off belt sander when running?

There is usually an adjustment knob on one of the rollers, often the front one. This angles the roller slightly and keeps belt straight.

Should you buy tools for your contractor?

Any decent contractor should already have to tools he needs, or have factored them into the estimate. If a contractor starts asking you for new tools to do this or do that, I would be concerned that he didn't know what the job was when he bid for it. That would be like a mechanic asking you to buy him a ratchet because he never realized that a ratchet could be useful. But if you added on to the job after the initial estimate, and new tools are required for the new work you need done, then maybe you should either consider it an expense or bring in a second contractor to do that part of the job.

Where are Hitachi power tools made?

Most Hitachi Koki power tools are now manufactured in China.

What is better 12volt drill or a 18 volt drill?

Depends on it's usage. An 18 is more powerful and will drill more holes or drive more screws, but is quite heavy to use if for instance you are working on a ladder or drilling upwards. In those case a lighter 12 is better.

Did power tools increase productivity?

Yes, power tools especially increased productivity in home-building.

What tools are needed to make hydroelectric power?

Normally, hydroelectric power requires a dam and a turbine. It is possible to use a water mill instead of a dam.

How do you fix a homelite chain saw?

That depends entirely on what's wrong with it. If you have no knowledge of this fairly complicated machine, you should take it to a 'small engine and lawn mower' repair shop.

How do you remove drill bit from hilti drill?

You press the holding ring toward the body of the drill and slightly twist and pull the bit away from the chuck.

How do you tighten the blades in the Bosch 1587 jigsaw I put one in and it flops all around and turns 90 degrees?

You hold the blade steady and pull out the handle above blade . Rotate the handle anti-clockwise till it clicks.

What is an sds drill?

It's a special tough drill that fits rotary hammer drills like Hilti and Bosch.

What is the quality of kobalt tools?

Kobalt has a reputation as a decent brand among the lower to mid-priced options. Kobalt is generally only available at the chain Lowe's.