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Impact wrenches provide extra pressure through either an electric or air motor. Learn how an impact wrench works from this article.
Self tapping screws fasten materials together tightly without the need for a pre-drilled hole. Learn how to use self-tapping screws for aluminum in this article.
It’s helpful to use self-tapping screws for products that need to be maintained regularly and where you need to dissemble and reassemble the item along the same threads. Learn more about how you use self-tapping screws from this article.
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Whether you're removing an old finish or applying a new one to wooden floors or furniture, steel wool can be a useful alternative to sandpaper. Learn how to sand with steel wool in this article.
Using a spindle sander will add a smooth finish to your projects. Learn more about how to use a spindle sander from this article.
Finding studs behind plaster walls can be a challenge. Learn how to use a stud finder on plaster walls in this article.
Instead of retiling your floor, you can simply replace any broken ceramic tiles with new ones using adhesive. This article will teach you how to use adhesives to repair ceramic tile.
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Torque wrenches measure the torque force applied when fastening a bolt, but sometimes angle measurements are also necessary. Learn how to use an angular torque wrench in this article.
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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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.