The experienced carpenter examines several factors when choosing a wood boring tool: the type of wood being drilled, the size of the hole and the finished appearance of the hole.…
Category:
Tools
When it comes to drilling into cement, tile, stone or other hard materials, a masonry bit is the right tool for the job. Using a masonry drill bit correctly first…
Standard English tape measures and rulers measure in feet and inches although they also show metric milimetres and centimetres. When imperial measurements aren’t whole numbers, the measurement is expressed as…
Before power hand tools, men all around the world walked around with scabs, cuts and bruises on their hands. These tools save time and physical effort — as well as…
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…
A circular saw is the tool of choice for making straight, square cuts. Circular saws can cut metal if they are properly equipped, but they are most commonly used to…
There are three main types of electric saw available to the DIYer: circular blades, reciprocating blades and continuous bands. Electric saws range in sizes from hand-held devices to table-mounted and…
Hard-to-cut materials such as porcelain, ceramic and metal can make any home-remodelling or craft project very difficult. Hacksaws, however, are a type of saw with blades designed to cut not…
Acetylene torches are used to cut, weld, braze, heat, bend and silver-solder metals. It’s a very versatile tool with different torches for the different activities. Training is required to use…
The DeWalt jigsaw has joined the ranks of hard-working, dependable tools. They are hardy and do their job effectively. However, there comes a time when it’s necessary to change a…