The cold chisel derives its name because it is primarily used to work unheated metal components. They are typically made from hexagon-shaped or octagon-shaped treated steel rods. One end is…
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An auger is a type of giant corkscrew that uses a metal bit to drill holes. auger, tool (or bit) used with a carpenter’s brace for drilling holes in wood.…
A jigsaw is a tool used for cutting arbitrary curves, such as stenciled designs or other custom shapes, into a piece of wood, metal, or other material.
Armour cables are cables that have outer casings made from either aluminium or steel. This protective casing is formed by wrapping metal tape to form a corrugated sheath for the…
Stippling brushes are used for decorative painting in interior design projects. Brushes have square or oblong thick wooden handles with long, stiff bristles that will cover a good-sized area with…
The Stanley Tool company began as the Stanley Works manufacturing company in Connecticut in 1843, manufacturing bolt and door hardware. Stanley now produces a variety of tools, including a number…
A sharp wood chisel can cut mortises, shave rough surfaces, chop out corners and scrape off glue. We’ll demonstrate these techniques and show you how to sharpen your chisel. The…
When it comes to wood working there are certain tools that can make your life a lot easier. For instance, if you’ve ever tried to start a screw without puncturing…
Using teflon tape may seem simple. But, there’s actually a couple tricks to applying teflon effectively. In this tutorial I will not only show you how to use teflon tape,…
Don’t damage the item – or yourself – when using a hammer. Play it safe and follow these simple instructions. Step One Use the right hammer for the job. Step…