Everything You Need to Know About a Stillson Wrench
The Stillson wrench, also called a faucet wrench, is a manual tool that is used to adjust or loosen parts of different dimensions, such as screws, nuts, tubes, pipes, etc. This type of tool is considered within the line of adjusting wrenches along with the English or French wrench, the cross wrench, or the extendable […]
Continue readingTypes of Screws for Electric Screwdrivers
The following is a classification proposed in the Bosch catalog, which gives a precise idea of the kind of screw concerning the material in which it is used and the field of application. Although the classification is simple, it allows to clarify an approximation to the different types of screws and also to choose the […]
Continue reading10 Things You Should Know About Cordless Multi Tools
Multitools, also known as oscillating multipurpose tools, have advanced over time to become a piece of equipment that makes life easier for users in a variety of construction, DIY and joinery tasks. Wireless multitools cover a broad spectrum of work. And the design of some models includes carbon-free engines, an ergonomic finish that fits hands perfectly […]
Continue readingHow Does a Torque Wrench Work?
A torque wrench is a precision tool which is used to apply a certain tension to screws, nuts, bolts, etc. They are useful in applications where fastening accessories, such as nuts and/or bolts, must have a specific tension. It is commonly used in equipment for handling low-pressure liquids and gases, internal combustion engines, air conditioning, bridges […]
Continue readingChisels for Wood Turning, How to choose?
The lathes used for the machining of parts are a powerful indispensable tool in the metal-mechanical industry. However, today’s sophisticated lathes have their ancestors in ancient machines that appeared several centuries before the Christian era and that were destined to work the material available par excellence at that time: wood. Woodturning is today a vast market […]
Continue readingHow to Choose a Toolbox? Guidelines and what you need to know
In all trades, workshops, industries and even homes, there is a toolbox that is essential. From the simplest and smallest to the most sophisticated and extensive, they are a useful resource for storing and transporting both manual and electrical tools, as well as countless accessories, from nails and screws to nuts, washers and a host […]
Continue readingIntroduction to Combination Wrenches
The mixture of a fixed spanner with a star spanner in a single two-end spanner with a single measure has given rise to mixed or combined spanners. Thus, for example, it is common to find flat-star or flat-rack combination wrenches of the same size to combine their advantages, i.e., the accessibility allowed by the star […]
Continue readingHow to Maintain and Use a Pickax
The origin of this useful hand tool dates back to prehistoric times. The first peaks were nothing more than antlers of a suitable species of antelope such as deer, skillfully carved by man for ease of use. They were mainly used in agricultural tasks and were precursors of other more complex tools like the plow […]
Continue readingDifferent Types of Files and their Specific Use
The file has existed since practically the pre-industrial era; it is an extremely simple manual tool but indispensable in the toolbox of almost anyone. Its primary use is roughing metal parts, wood, and to a lesser extent, plastic. It is a ubiquitous tool, with dozens of different models. We will focus on the different types used […]
Continue readingHow to Use a Pruning Saw Properly
In any pruning activity, saws are one of the essential tools that must be available to carry out the work effectively and efficiently. As widely used cutting tools, there are several types of pruning saws designed to facilitate the work and to provide greater protection to the user.How Does a Pruning Saw Work?The functional essence of […]
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