Most steel cutting used to be carried out with an oxyacetelene torch. Today, cutting is also done with plasma cutters which are similar to a cutting torch. Whether gas or…
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Safety goggles are used to protect the eyes of the wearer during activities where eye injury is a risk. From inexpensive home improvement store plastic models, to prescription goggles such…
Pliers are a useful tool capable of trimming or clutching objects with relative ease. Their tasks include wire cutting, gripping and bending. As many kinds of pliers exist, any combination…
A hacksaw is a fine-tooth hand saw with a blade held under tension in a frame, used for cutting materials such as metal or plastics.
A hammer is basically a force amplifier that works by converting mechanical work into kinetic energy and back.
Stanley produces a retractable work knife called the FatMax 778 that allows the user to lock the blade in place to produce straight cuts. Blades on most retractable work knives…
A drill bit is effective only as long as it remains sharp. With use, even the best bit loses some of its edge, taking longer to penetrate the surface, or…
How to manually sharpen a hand saw; get professional tips and advice from an expert carpenter on how to sharpen carpentry tools in this free instructional video.
Drilling a hole in an acrylic sheet requires a specialised drill bit or a high-speed metal drill bit modified to drill through acrylic without chipping or crazing the acrylic sheet.…
Connoisseurs of antique hand saws love them for the craftsmanship they possess. This craftmanship, however, is often hidden under layers of grime and rust. This is also a problem for…