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Nail Hammers [Delhi]The two basic types of nail hammers are curved claw and straight claw. A curved claw hammer is used most often for general carpentry and around the house. The curved claw offers leverage to remove nails and even a 2 x 4 piece of wood. A straight claw hammer is a bit heavier and used more commonly used by the professional or for heavy-duty work such as framing and ripping apart pieces of wood that ....
Ceiling Fans [Delhi]Apart from the decorative function in the home, the ceiling fan can also help support heating and air conditioning systems on less energy than a 100-watt light bulb. By setting the fan blades to run clockwise or upward in the winter, the fan draws the air up through the blades across the ceiling and back down the walls. Setting the blades down or counter-clockwise in the summer, will cause a "wind....
Extension Cords [Delhi]Extension cords are for temporary power only. When purchasing, make sure that you get the right size for the job. Outdoor and indoor household types are available as well as commercial cords with heavier gauges, higher amp ratings and extra flexibility. Indoor cords come in two-wire cords in lengths from 6' to 15'. Outdoor cords are used for outdoor lighting and power tools. They come in 16/3, 14/....
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI) [Delhi]The most common cause for electric shock comes from ground faults. Even when proper wiring and fusing has been completed in the home, a person can comes in direct contact with a live wire and get hurt. This can happen in a variety of cases including operating a faulty appliance or power tool and touching an exposed wire or worn insulation. It's most common to occur in kitchens and bathrooms becaus....
Surge Protectors [Delhi]With the increasing use of electronics in the home and office, surge protectors are becoming a must for everyone. There are basically two different types of suppressors: one that plugs directly into the wall outlet; the other mounts directly at the service panel to protect against lightening damage. Surge protectors are graded on Joules, which is the number set to the clamping ability of the devi....
Switches [Delhi]Dimmer switches control the amount of current in a lighting circuit and allows you to control the light capacity by using the toggle or dial on the switch. Dimmers come in single-pole or three-way construction. If two three-way switches are involved, only one of them can be a dimmer for the settings to work correctly. However, some toggle dimmers can operate with two three-way switches being used.....
Wood chisels [Delhi]Wood chisels have large handles that make them easy to handle and control. They should also have crowned steel strike caps to help center the blow to the wood. There are several different types of chisels to use when working on different parts of the woodworking process. Some of these include the butt chisel for carving and paring or using in tight-fitting areas. Use a firmer chisel for cutting de....
Cold chisels [Delhi]Cold chisels are used for cutting and chipping cold metal (unhardened steel, cast and wrought iron, aluminum, brass, copper), never masonry. Whereas, brick chisels should be used when cutting masonry. Always strike a cold chisel with a ball peen or similar heavy hammer with a face diameter 3/8" larger than the struck tool head.....
Files [Delhi]Files are grouped by length, type, and shape. Good quality is determined through lasting performance and cutting ability of the file. The length is measured exclusive of the tang, from point to heel, unless otherwise specified. The desired stroke length and the type of material will determine the length required. File cut is determined by the coarseness and the type of teeth. Four basic cuts are s....
Ball Pien Hammers [Delhi]Ball pien hammers are used with small shank, cold chisels for cutting and chipping work, rounding over rivet ends, forming unhardened metal work and other metal work that does not involve nails. The hammer is designed with a regular striking head on one end and a rounded ball or pien on the other for metal working. The striking face should be at least 3/8" larger than the targeted head being struc....
Mallets [Delhi]Mallets commonly have rubber or wood heads and are used to drive chisels or hammer joints together. Except for wooden mallets, sizes are specified in either head weight or diameter; wooden mallets are measured by head diameter only.....
Braces [Delhi]Braces guide auger bits and drills down when you are making a hole. However, just by adding a screwdriver bit, you will have converted the brace into a powerful hand screwdriver. Drilling with such a brace is done by turning the handle or center section in a circular motion. Pressure that is exerted by pressing down and turning with your hand gives it the power to drill. The head on the bit braces....
Hand Drills [Delhi]Hand drills are only recommended for light work. A common feature on most models is an adjustable drill chuck so you can change the drill point easily. Remember, you are producing the power while turning a hand crank on the frame of the drill!....
Awls [Delhi]Start your screw hole with an awl by tapping gently with a hammer or a soft-face mallet. They can also be used to scribe a line on soft metal or wood.....
Hand Planer [Delhi]Hand planes are used for trimming, beveling, fitting and shaping wood and smoothing out rough spots left from drilling and sawing. A good quality plane is determined by the steel used in construction of the plane; hard steel being the best. Also, the sole should be completely flat and the mouth opening narrow and precisely ground for shaving without splitting the grain of wood.....
Line Levels [Delhi]Line Levels - Used when there are no flat surfaces available. For instance, to measure between two points, a line level can be attached to a string and hung between the two points. Chalk lines or plumb bobs can also measure between points when a flat surface is not available.....
Miter Box [Delhi]Miter Boxes are a simple solution to cut exact bevels and miters. There can be many times that you need to saw a piece of wood at an exact angle to achieve a perfect fit for a door and window trim, rafters, drawers or even picture frames. They especially come in handy when you need to make an accurate cut for slicing inlays where every millimeter counts.....
Nails [Delhi]Every do-it-yourselfer knows that to do the job right you need the right tools. And that rule applies to the nails you use as well. There's a huge difference in nails; each kind having its own specialty. And the shank of the nail (the part that's driven into the wood) determines its holding power. Here's a quick lesson on nails.....
Powder Chalk [Delhi]Snap a chalk line when you need to layout a surface with straight lines that are too long for a straightedge. Chalk reels are especially great for projects that can include tiling, laying out nails for nailing, building a fence or installing shingles. Use the special line reel that stores chalk and line inside the case to easily pull out the length of cord you need. As long as you keep the strin....
