A MAPP (methylacetylene-propadiene propane) torch is a type of portable flame device that is used to heat various objects. A MAPP torch can get much hotter than a propane torch…
Most flashlights are of no use if their batteries are dead. But you can build a flashlight that doesn’t need batteries, by harnessing the electrical power generated from a magnet…
Foggy safety glasses are not only annoying, they can be dangerous as well. When your lenses fog up in the middle of a project, you might be tempted to take…
Drill bits are designed to cut into a surface to make holes of various sizes. There are many choices when considering specific bit size, and anyone using bits is well advised…
Hand saws are useful tools for a variety of household projects. Use them in spaces where electric saws are not feasible, such as in basements or attics with few or…
Micro torches use a small canister filled with a concentrated fuel source, typically argon. These torches have small nozzles and ignition devices that make them more like large propane torches…
Dirty safety goggles impede vision and may even pose a danger to your eyes – flecks of dust or other material on the lenses can enter your eye, causing irritation.…
A circular saw is designed for cutting timber and plywood up to 3 inches thick. While there are many sizes of circular saws, the most commonly used models for carpentry…
Many do-it-yourself projects involve drilling a hole. To properly drill a hole – no matter what material you’re drilling – you must use the right size drill bit. Following these…
According to a 1915 report in the Massachusetts newspaper, “The Worcester Telegram,” the steel tape used by surveyors and civil engineers was developed in Worcester in 1870, by Daniel M.…