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Guide to Bolt Cutters
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Guide to Bolt Cutters

Pound for pound, bolt cutters are among the most powerful tools in any tool chest. By combining long handles with hinges that transfer power to the jaws and cutting blade, they can generate incredible amounts of cutting force.

Angle Grinders Guide
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Angle Grinders Guide

Angle grinder—handheld tools used to cut, sharpen, shape, and polish everything from stone and brick to steel and iron—are useful in many situations and found in many work environments.

What Are Step Drill Bits?
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What Are Step Drill Bits?

There is a wide array of specialty drill bits available for use on different types of jobs. But when you need to drill into sheet metal, you’re going to need to use what are known as step drill bits.

How to Use and Read Digital Calipers
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How to Use and Read Digital Calipers

A caliper is a tool used to measure the distance between two ends of an object. Traditionally, measurements were acquired by reading a ruled scale or dial, but more modern calipers provide a digital display for increased accuracy.

How to Use Locking Pliers
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How to Use Locking Pliers

The first patent for locking pliers was filed by Danish immigrant William Petersen in 1921. Petersen, a failed farmer, was having a go at being a blacksmith when he realized that his job would be easier if he had a tool that held the pieces he was working with in place.

How to Use Wire Cutters
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How to Use Wire Cutters

There are a few tools you’ll need to begin working with wires. Most of these tools are considered pliers, which are tools that help you bend, strip and cut wire. They can be important to have on hand, especially when you’re trying to complete a job safely.

How to Sharpen Wire Cutters or Find a Pair that Works
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How to Sharpen Wire Cutters or Find a Pair that Works

Need to know when it’s time to sharpen your wire cutters? If you’re asking yourself this, there’s a good chance that yours are already becoming less and less effective. While there’s no specific way to know how to tell if your wire cutters need sharpening, here are some reasons why your wire cutters

How to Cut Wire Without Wire Cutters
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How to Cut Wire Without Wire Cutters

Wire cutters can help you make fast, clean cuts in most types of wire including copper, brass, steel, building wire, and others. But what if you don't have a wire cutter handy? While it's not recommended, there are some alternative ways to cut wire without a wire cutter.

How to Sharpen and Care for Circular Saw Blades
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How to Sharpen and Care for Circular Saw Blades

Learn why properly caring for and regularly sharpening circular saw blades is not only key to prolonging the blade life but also a good safety practice.

How to Measure a Drill Press
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How to Measure a Drill Press

In researching the options available in benchtop and floor mount drill presses, you'll learn they're available in a variety of sizes, from 8" to 13" on up to 20". Those sizes measure the swing of the drill press.

Drill/Hammer Drill Chuck Removal and Installation Guide
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Drill/Hammer Drill Chuck Removal and Installation Guide

Whether corded or cordless, a drill or two is often part of the tool arsenal for trade professionals, nearly every homeowner, and DIYers. It's not uncommon for a drill to get a lot of use—and abuse—and the drill's chuck is subjected to plenty of it.

Band Saw Blade Selection Guide
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Band Saw Blade Selection Guide

While there is a wide variety of styles and types of band saw blades, choosing the correct one doesn't need to be a daunting experience.

How is a Rotary Hammer Different From a Hammer Drill?
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How is a Rotary Hammer Different From a Hammer Drill?

In brief, the rotary hammer is meant for jobs that require a more powerful impact. Often times rotary hammers and hammer drills are grouped into a category referred to as “hammer drills,” but that is somewhat of a misnomer when applied to rotary hammers.

How to Replace Circular Saw Blades
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How to Replace Circular Saw Blades

Whether you’re a professional or a do-it-yourselfer, circular saws are a common and crucial power tool that can be fitted with various types of circular saw blades, including wood cutting saw blades, metal cutting circular saw blades, masonry blades and, of course, wood cutting blades.

Jacobs Chuck Key Selection Guide
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Jacobs Chuck Key Selection Guide

Finding a replacement drill chuck key doesn’t have to be a frustrating experience when you use Jacobs’ cross-reference information. Jacobs is a popular leading brand and most manufacturers will list an equivalent chuck number to make finding a replacement chuck key easier.

How to Select the Right Drill Bit or Set
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How to Select the Right Drill Bit or Set

The answer to the question of how to select the right drill bit begins with the material you will be drilling. Another key consideration is the purpose of the hole you need to create.