Skilled craftsmen rely on the accuracy and dependability of their tools. An inaccurate measurement can result in costly errors. A steel tape measure can be calibrated quickly with a tape…
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A bubble level is a device used in construction, carpentry and photography that allows you to determine if an object is level. Used properly, a bubble level can help you…
Masonry bits are specifically designed for drilling into masonry, specifically concrete blocks, bricks, mortar or cast concrete. A masonry bit is really more like a cold chisel than a standard…
The correct adjustment of a band saw blade is critical. Band saws have settings that precisely control the angle, tension and tracking of the blade. If any one of these settings…
A brief demonstration of how a band saw works and what it can do.
Setting up a band saw correctly is fundamental in ensuring optimal cuts.
Typically cut and molded with the help of high-powered electrical saws, granite presents a stubborn challenge for hand tool carvers. Since much of the mineral make-up of granite is quartz…
When a blade breaks in a jigsaw, it can be difficult to figure out how to change it. This is due in part to the blade breaking off inside the…
An Allen wrench, also called a hex key or hex wrench, is a small, L-shaped tool used to fit screws with hexagonal recesses, which are often used in small spaces…
Allen wrenches are a tool that anyone should have in their toolbox, no matter whether you own or rent a home or live in an apartment. So many things require…