Hand saws are essential woodworking tools. They cut through wood, metal and other materials found at home or work. However, hand saws can also be very dangerous. Taking precautions while…
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Cutting metal with an oxyacetylene torch takes some care and attention, but once you are cutting the process is easy and rewarding. Gas cutting torches use the combustion of acetylene…
Pliers are a common hand tool with opposing jaws for gripping, bending and cutting. The two cross metal limbs provide leverage to multiply the strength of the person using the…
Sedimentary rocks like shale are rich fossil sources because organisms became trapped in the muddy areas that eventually became shale. As the mud dried over time, the fossils were created.
Shale gas refers to natural gas that is trapped within shale formations. Shales are fine-grained sedimentary rocks that can be rich resources of petroleum and natural gas. Sedimentary rocks are…
Dust masks are flexible pads that are strapped in place over a person’s nose and mouth in order to filter out environmental particles, gases and vapors from the lungs. Dust…
A power hacksaw is an electric version of the classic hacksaw that is used to make cuts in metals. Hacksaw blades come in different sizes and strengths depending on the…
A homeowner often keeps a hacksaw in his tool box. Hacksaws cut metal components such as bolts, pipes and solid metal pieces. A hacksaw has two parts: the frame and…
Hacksaws are hand tools designed to cut metal that is too thick or hard for snippers or cutters. Hacksaws consist of two main elements: a frame with a handle and…
A hacksaw is a manual saw that consists of a metal frame for securing a narrow, toothed blade and can be used for cutting wood, metal, plastic and other materials.…