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| Ball-peen hammer | A ball-peen hammer is a type of peening hammer used in metalworking. (The spelling ball-pein is usual in the UK.) It is distinguished from a point-peen hammer or chisel-peen hammer by having a hemispherical peening head. Though the process of peening has become rarer in metal fabrication, the ball-peen hammer remains useful for many tasks such as tapping punches and chisels.
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| band clamp | For clamping round, oval and odd-shaped pieces. Features a nylon band and ratchet mechanism. The clamp is tightened by turning a handle. Can be adapted into a multi-angle (or corner) clamp by adding corner blocks, with the nylon band running through the blocks and final pressure added by the handle. Ideal for frames and objects with corners.
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| Band Saw |
General workshop saws used to cut intricate designs in wood and metal. Band saws range in throat capacity from 8" to 36", with either two or three wheels for the blade. Band saw blades for the workshop range from 1/8" to 1" wide, in a skip tooth, regular tooth and hook tooth version.
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| Bases and tripod stands | Bases/tripod stands are designed for rigidity and strength. Used with laser levels, bases and tripod stands should be made from lightweight, yet sturdy material such as aluminum or wood/fiberglass. Tripod stands should be easily adjusted to varying heights, have heavy-duty screws and hinges and be portable.
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| Belt sanders | Belt sanders range in size from 1" finger sanders to 37" wide, freestandign 15HP sanding machines. The most commonly used belt sander is 3"x 21" (named by belt size). Features to look for in a belt sander include: dB of motor output (for noise), machine balance, location of handle grips to speed control switch, type of platen for a flat sanding surface, and dust collection.
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| Bench grinder | Bench grinders are great for sharpening other tools such as drill bits, turning tools, scissors, chisels, garden shears and mower blades. Bench grinders can also be used to deburr sharp edges on metal stock and with other attachments, bench grinders can be used to buff, polish, shape and remove rust. Look for features such as two wheels, power amperage draw, wheel speed, weight and accessories such as toolrests, spark deflectors, eye shields and adjusting wrench.
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| Benchtop table saw | A benchtop table saw is made to be portable and lightweight. The table saw consists of a circular saw blade, mounted on an arbor that is driven by a motor. The material is supported by the "table". Features to look for include dust collection adaptors, construction material, transmission type, measurement system accuracy, wing extension, hand wheel setup, outfeed support, side handle supports, on-board storage for cords, blades and wrenches.
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| Biscuit and Plate Joiners | Biscuit & Plate Joiners are woodworking tools used to create strong joints in furniture and cabinet making. Plate joiners are specialized mini-saws used to cut thin slots into the edges of stock into which is inserted a biscuit, held in with glue. Accessories include: joining biscuits and mobile base stands.
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| Biscuit Joint | An oval shapped disk that when inserted in a slot with glue swells to form a tight bond. A special tool is required to cut the slot.
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| Blowguns and chucks | Blowguns and chucks are airtools used mainly by mechanics in auto shops. Blow Gun Kits include a sports ball needle, a raft inflater adapter and a Clip-On Blow Gun. The blow gun conveniently clips onto an air chuck, allowing you to keep an air hose dedicated to tire inflation. Blow guns are also used for clearing debris from a work space, drying wet surfaces and blowing up balloons. The best air chucks are made from a solid brass construction.
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| Board Foot | Measurement of lumber equal to one square foot an inch thick or 144 cubic inches. Multiply width in inches X length in inches X thickness in inches, divide by 144 for total board feet.
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| Bookmatch | Successive layers of veneer are arranged side by side to resemble a mirror image of each other.
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| Brad nailers | Brad Nailers are used to attach finish work such as trim and base, casing, crown molding, chair and picture rail. Look for a brad nailer that balances well in your hands, has easy loading, and simple and quick adjustments for depth of driving.
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| Brick mason's hammer | Masonry tool designed exclusively for setting and splitting bricks, masonry tile and concrete block. Forged-steel head with a square striking face opposite a flat, sharp cutting edge. Should never strike metal, including a brick set or stone chisel.
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| Brick saw | Used in sawing bricks. Features coarse-cutting blade that cuts on both the push and pull strokes.
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