Scissors are hand-operated cutting instruments. They consist of a pair of metal blades pivoted so that the sharpened edges slide against each other when the handles (bows) opposite to the pivot are closed. Scissors are used for cutting ...
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The art of woodworking has gained some speed with the use of air tools for woodworking. Air tools are tools powered by compressed air instead of electrical-powered motors. The convenience of working with air tools for woodworking projects ...
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POWER tools are now the staple of most people's toolboxes; whether it's a circular saw, a jigsaw or a power drill, even the most avid of DIY fans would struggle without them. Long gone are the days of repetitive actions that wear a person ...
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A survival knife can go a long ways towards making your life a little easier in any survival situation. They can be used to easily help create fire starting tender, cut rope, webbing, para-cord, clean a fish, field dress wild game, create a ...
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Power saws save a great deal of time and labor when used correctly. They can be used by professional woodworkers, or the weekend hobbyist, to create anything from furniture to toys to house trim. The key to using a power saw safely is to ...
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Each year many children are injured severely by lawn mowers. Power mowers can be especially dangerous. However, most lawn mower-related injuries can be prevented by following these safety guidelines. When is my child old enough to mow the ...
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Power woodworking tools give woodworkers a faster, more uniform method to complete woodworking projects. Most woodworking projects will require a type of power saw, power sander and a power jointer or planer. Each type of power woodworking ...
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Many power tools are standard in most workshops. Some power tools are stationary, while others offer more freedom of usage by being portable. Some are cordless, using various-sized batteries, depending on the tool. Dependable, quality power ...
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A pair of scissors consists of two pivoted blades. In lower quality scissors the cutting edges are not particularly sharp; it is primarily the shearing action between the two blades that cuts the material. In high quality scissors the ...
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The five major tasks for which carpentry tools are used are measuring, cutting, fastening, shaping and boring, and power tools have been developed for each task. In fact, it is no exaggeration to say that the modern carpenter depends on his ...
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Tool safety is an important concern for anyone using tools on a job site. During the course of a workday it is possible that many people will come into contact with the tools on a job site. To insure everyone's safety there needs to be ...
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Teaching your child to use hand tools can be great for a parent. Many children enjoy building things and using "grownup" tools, which makes them excited about spending time with you. Together you can build useful or decorative objects at ...
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Use The Right Pliers Pliers today are made for gripping, cutting, crimping, electrical work or other specific purposes. Use pliers designed for the work you are doing. For example, do not try to grip materials with cutting pliers. Not a ...
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A chainsaw (or chain saw) is a portable mechanical saw, powered by electricity, compressed air, hydraulic power, or most commonly a two-stroke engine. It is used in activities such as tree felling, limbing, bucking, pruning, by tree ...
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The hammer is a basic tool used in many carpentry projects. Different hammers are used for work with wood, metal and stone. Most hammers are identified by size and weight as well as by the shape of the face, claw and handle. The face of the ...
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