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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.
930 Questions
What type of drills are used for drilling holes in a concrete block walls?
You would use a hand-held tool called a star drill, and hit it with a three pound hand-held sledge called a "Baby Jack". Each blow of the sledge you turn the star drill 1/4 turn.
What saw would you use to cut a MDF sheet?
No handsaw can do it satisfactorily. I often cut it on my table saw and use either a veneer blade with many small straight teeth (no offset) or a multi tooth carbide blade. -It's very important to go slow and also keep the heat to a minimum. -tricky.
How do you change blade in challenge mitre saw?
They usually have a pin or locking knob, you either push it in or hold it in while you loosen the blade retaining nut, some you might have to remove the shield or guard, older saws might not have this feature at all, place a piece of wood on the bed of the saw and hold down so the blade digs into the wood and loosen the nut.
Can you cut metal with standard circular saw?
Yes. You can use a metal cutting blade or if you are cutting something like metal roofing you can turn the blade around backwards and it works fairly well but make sure you use proper safety equipment like eye, ear, and hand protection.
Improved answer.
Much better to cut it properly with a thin fibre cutting disc fitted in either an angle grinder or skilsaw.
What are the rules for using a belt sander?
1: have long hair tied back.
2: don't put your fingers too close when its on.
3: don't put your head too close because the sawdust will go in your eyes.
4: wear eye protection goggles at all times.
5: always turn off after use.
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What are the functions of the helical grooves on the twist drill bit?
The purpose of a twist drill bit is to drill holes in wood, plastics and some metals.
Are makita power tools reliable for home repair?
The quality should meet you needs. I would say for a first set they are not a bad option. However, if you plan on using them quite regularly you may want to look into Craftsman or Snap-on as they offer a higher quality and a better warranty.
Sad to say, yet another previously excellent tool company 'bites the dust' !
Mac Tools is now owned by Stanley, and many of the tools are made in China.
To me, the main value of tools like Mac, Proto, Crescent etc was that they were quality made in North America. -It seems that is disappearing .
What are the different kinds of drilling machine?
Drilling machines are designed for drilling holes using a range of drill bit types. Drilling machines are normally stand alone machines and are not portable.
Who makes Craftsman power garden tools for Sears?
Different companies make different tools for Sears.
What action during drilling will make the hole drill faster?
An electric drill allows you to drill a hole anywhere faster than by hand. Drilling holes in walls is easy, but you need different bits for wood and board walls or concrete walls or brick walls.
With the plethora of different types of saws available, it can sometimes be difficult to know which saw is the right one for the job. From band saws to miter saws, eBay can provide listings for any type of cutting tool, so research is key when looking for the appropriate saw when buying online. This guide will sort through the major categories of saws, and describe the tasks for which they work best. The broadest type of distinction between saws is whether they are hand saws or mechanically powered saws. Keep in mind that saws can go by several names, depending upon regional and cultural variations in nomenclature, so be sure to include several different variations when searching, so you can maximize the number of available search results.
What is the name of the drill bit used before drilling the main hole?
It is not a drill bit, it is called a Tap. You drill a hole slightly smaller than the Tap and then screw it into the hole.
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What drill bit is used for drilling holes for screws?
You need a very hard drill bit for this, tungsten or cobalt coated. Available in all tool stores for about 25% more than a regular HSS bit.
What is the best power tool brand?
I think Bosch are very good and not that expensive.
ANS 2 - I have used all kinds of power tools for the past 40 years and sincerely believe that NO single company has a 'lock' on all the best tools ! - I still have one of Skilsaws original all metal saws - still runs like a dream, one change of brushes. -My best two drills are a Milwaukee1/2 inch and a 30 Year old DeWalt Industrial, - my best mitre saw is an Elu (Switzerland) - Bosch makes my best sabre saw, Makita makes the best heavy duty angle grinder, and Hitachi makes my best large router, Porter Cable makes the best small router. Proto makes my favorite and strongest socket set (made before Stanley bought them ! )
A compound mitre saw can cut angles in both directions and ALSO tilt the blade to cut compound angles, This is important in cutting things like crown moulding.
