Pliers look may look simple, but they are one of the most versatile tools available. The small hand tool with opposable teeth turns bolts, twirls nuts, and keeps objects in…
Handheld-Tools
Pasta machines aren’t just for rolling out noodles. You can also use them to roll out pie dough. Doing so cuts down on the tedious work of rolling, re-flouring the…
A router is a very useful tool – and potentially quite dangerous. A little knowledge goes a long way toward using a router safely. If you’re not very handy you…
Staplers have eased office work for more than a century. Most offices and homes have a least one manual stapler that only seems to jam when you need it to…
How to use more sharpening tips for a hand saw; get professional tips and advice from an expert carpenter on how to sharpen carpentry tools in this free instructional video.
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…
Pliers are a kind of adjustable wrench. Instead of having one wrench for 1/16 inch bolts and another for 1/8 inch bolts, you can use pliers for gripping both –…
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…
Almost all carpenters use a hand saw at one time or another. Hand saws come with different sawtooth configurations and blade lengths to cut different types of wood. Always use…
Lineman’s pliers are powerful pliers used to crush, bend, grip, pull and cut a variety of material. Lineman’s pliers have a ridged nose for gripping, a double-bladed cutter and a…