Here's a list of why a tape measure is a must-have item for your toolbox: 1. Accuracy. Any grown-up knows that accurate measurements help save time. You need to know whether that new shelf fits your room before you end up purchasing it. Measure the exact dimensions of the shelf and the amount of free space you have, instead of making guesses or basing your purchasing decision on mere estima...
Each and every week, I take the time to read the comments that my readers make about my woodworking blog. First of all I want to them for taking the time to comment, I really appreciate all of the comments and suggestions. This past week there was a comment from a gentleman, who expressed a desire to get into woodworking. As a guy who is passionate about woodworking, I want to welcome him to the f...
Hacksaws are one of the most common hand tools. Nearly everyone owns one, and if you don't have one, you need to buy one. Hacksaws are inexpensive and very economical to use. But most of you never use it because the one time you tried to use it things didn't go well. You broke the hacksaw blade, the blade kept falling out of the handle, or it kept getting stuck in the piece you were trying to cut....
Don't throw broken stuff -- and money -- away! Spend a few bucks on some basic tools that will save you hundreds of dollars each year. Which tools do you need in your fix-it toolbox? I recommend these basics: * A good quality 8- or 16-ounce curved-claw hammer for installing and removing nails * An adjustable wrench (6, 8, or 10 inches long) for tightening and loosening bolts * A set ...
For those not familiar with tools, you may find yourself asking what a wrench is. Well, a wrench is tool that is used to for gripping when trying to turn an object or a component. These components include nuts, bolts, and other types of rotating fasteners. The term wrench is an American standard term for this tool, but for the British the term is spanner. This tool is made from a durable material ...
The combination wrench is the perfect tool for an automotive kit, industrial shop usage or household toolbox. A combination wrench also known as a spanner, is a wrench with an open face on one end and a circular grip on the other. A combination wrench set is useful for the aspiring motor mechanic as well as industrial mechanics, carpentry jobs, household repairs, automotive repairs and for ...
A sledge-hammer is as heavy long-handled hammer used or driving pins, stakes, wedges. Their design includes a double-sided head. This tool is typically used for tasks that require more brute force that's why it needs to be heavy. They commonly weigh at 8-16 pounds but they can be as much as 20 pounds. The handle of the hammer is usually made of wood or fiberglass and they are noticeably longer tha...
A saw is a piece of toughened steel with teeth cut into one edge and a wooden or plastic handle. In some form or other, saws have been one of the principal woodcutting tools for thousands of years. The different types of saw for different jobs can roughly be divided into three main groups: Saws differ in the size and shape of the blade, and the size, shape and number of teeth they have. Rip...
Regardless of the type, virtually all hammers are similar in construction. This simple tool consists of a handle and head, and depending on the type of handle, one or more wedges to keep the head secured. Wood handles typically have three wedges: one wood and two metals. The wood wedge spreads the sides of the tenon to grip the head, and the metal wedges help distribute the pressure evenly. FORGE ...
The house would be turned upside down until all items were located and safely stowed in the designated pocket. Only then would he start his day. Sadly, he passed away in 1999, and because they were so much a part of him, his toothpicks, pocket knife, measuring tape and pliers were buried with him. You never know what one might need on the other side! Pliers come in a variety of styles desig...
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