Hacksaws are used to cut through a variety of materials, such as wood, PVC and metal. The saws are available in either handheld or power varieties. The mainframe of the…
Plumber’s strapping, also called plumber’s “tape” or “hanger strap,” secures or suspends water supply lines, drain, waste and vent pipes from walls, floors and framing members. There are two common…
Technical tape measures all share the same major components. They are all enclosed in either a steel or plastic case. They utilise a friction type hold mechanism to stop the…
For millions of years humanity made every tool it needed from stone, wood or bone. From the simple choppers and hand axes used by primitive hominids to the sophisticated ground…
Stanley Tools manufactures the PowerLock tape measure for building, remodelling and home repair projects. Tape measures have a metal tip on the end that hooks over materials to hold it…
Have you ever wondered how a tape measure retracts? Find the answer here…
The band saw is without doubt the single most dangerous tool in the workshop. Therefore, proper maintenance is crucial. Rubber tires wear out from the heat and friction generated by…
A band saw is used both in woodworking and butchering because it is a powerful cutting tool. A band saw consists of a long, continuous blade that wraps around two…
Band saw blades are thin and prone to snapping during use. But you don’t have to run out and purchase a new saw blade every time this happens. Instead you…
With the vast number of options available in your average DIY / hardware store, you may find the task of choosing a new bandsaw blade daunting. Using the wrong blade…