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…
Tools
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…
Hundreds of kinds of drill bits are used in woodworking–drill bits of all sizes and types to suit different types of wood and wood based products. Using a drill bit…
Acetylene gas is produced by mixing a by-product of electric furnace steel production — calcium carbide — with water. Acetylene can produce a flame of 4,000 degrees. When mixed with…