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Crosscut saws are made of relatively soft steel, but the blades require frequent sharpening. Find out how to sharpen a crosscut saw from this article.
To tighten the blade on a circular saw, use a wrench to hold the arbor nut's flange in place as you turn the nut with a socket wrench. Learn how to tighten the blade on a circular saw in this article.
Torque wrenches are used to tighten bolts to a set level of pressure. Learn how to read a torque wrench in this article.
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There are a number of precautions to follow when using a heat gun for reflow soldering. Learn more about reflow soldering with a heat gun from this article.
Lag screws are used to bear particularly heavy loads. Learn how to install lag screws in this article.
Some materials for crafts projects can be found right at home. Learn how to make white glue in this article.
Coping saws are used for fine woodworking and cutouts. Learn how to change the blade on a coping saw in this article.
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Plasma cutters use super-heated, ionized gas to melt through metal. Learn how to cut metal with a plasma cutter in this article.
Always take the proper safety precautions and use the right drill bit when you drill through glass. Learn about how to drill glass from this article.
Studs are the beams that frame your house and hold up your walls. Learn how to find a stud in a wall without using a stud finder in this article.
Many electric sanders use sandpaper discs that can be attached and removed just like Velcro. Learn more about hook-and-loop sandpaper in this article.
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Micro-Mesh sandpaper is used to polish airplane windows and just about everything else. Learn about what Micro-Mesh sandpaper is used for from this article.
Drilling holes in ceramic tiles can be tricky, and the tile can easily shatter. Learn what kind of drill bit you need for ceramic tiles in this article.
Putting up shelves or pictures might require boring holes into brick or concrete. But what kind of drill should you use?
By Talon Homer
Woodwork requires special drill bits for hard and soft wood. Learn what kind of drill bits you need for wood in this article.
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Start with a fine grit of sandpaper when you're removing enamel paint from walls. Learn about which sandpaper grit to use for enamel paint on walls in this article.
Drill bits are made of different materials, and the type you need depends on the kind of job you need to do. Learn what type of drill bit you need for metal in this article.
Torque wrenches are precision tools used to measure the force applied when tightening a fastener. Learn if a torque wrench stops when it reaches its torque in this article.
Needle pliers are multipurpose tools used by electricians, for arts and crafts projects and for various home repairs. Learn how needle-nose pliers are used in this article.
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Finishing nails are used for the final touches in the home. Learn what the different sizes of finishing nails are in this article.
A torque screwdriver can resemble a regular screwdriver or an electric drill. Learn what a torque screwdriver looks like from this article.
A coping saw is a handsaw used for delicate tasks. Learn whether you can sharpen coping saw blades from this article.
Router bits can be used for drilling projects. Learn more about using router bits for a drill from this article.
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Steel wool can catch fire easily, even when wet. Learn whether steel wool can catch fire in this article.
A very fine grade of sandpaper can really make metal shine. Learn about whether you can polish metal with sandpaper from this article.