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| Caulk gun and adhesive dispenser | Caulk gun and adhesive dispensers are used to apply caulk and adhesive to edges that need sealing and to materials that needs bonding. Caulk guns and adhesives gun are available in manual models and battery operated cordless models. The type of application and how much you will use it will determine which type of caulk/adhesive gun is needed.
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| CFM | Cubic Feet per Minute: A measure of the usage of air movement in a particular tool. The higher this number is on an air compressor, the more frequently the compressor will need to run to keep the tool working. With a vacuum, it is quantity of air moved by the vacuum motor at a particular system load, such as 2-1/2" orifice (hose). The actual system load is determined by the type, size and length of the hose used, the accessory tool used and the filter system used.
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| Chamfer | To bevel the corner of a board at a 45° angle.
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| Circular saw | Circular saws are used to cut wood, steel, masonry, and ceramic tile. Classified to by the diameter of their blades, 5-3/8" to 7-1/4" are the most common. Features to look for include: blade capacity which determines the maximum depth of cut a saw can make; electric brakes which reverse the flow of electricity in the saw motor when the trigger is released; and shaft locks which make it easier to change the saw blade.
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| Clamps | Clamps are used primarily for well, clamping stuff together. Clamps come in a variety of sizes, shapes and materials. there are bar clamps, cantilever clamps, C-clamps, corner/edge clamps, face and angle clamps, rapid action lever clamps, self positioning hold down clamps, spring clamps, super quick clamps, toggle clamps, woodworking clamps, bench and other specialty clamps.
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| Claw hammer or 'cats paw' | Finish carpentry and light-duty nailing jobs. Features two sharp, beveled edges for gripping and drawing out stubborn nails.
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| Cold chisel | A stone-cutting tool that has an integral handle and blade made of steel. The handle is struck by a hammer to cut material. It can cut sheet metal, remove rivets, bolts, nails or cut away ceramic tiles adhered to a surface.
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| Combo Kits | Combo Kits are a good way to save money when purchasing power tools. The cordless kits usually come with two batteries and a charger, which usually can be used with other power tools in the particular manufacturers line. Start off with a combo kit and you can then add "naked" tools economically. Plus you often get a cool bag or carrying case.
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| Compound miter saw | A miter box and hand saw used in conjunction to make compound-angle (45 and 90-degree) miter cuts. Also can be used with a measuring accessory for cutting frames. Basically a chop saw with a tilt mechanism added to the pivoting head. Miters are set by rotating the tool’s turntable and the head is tilted for bevel cuts.
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| Concrete vibrators | Concrete vibrators are used to level and remove air bubbles from concrete.
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| core drill | Core drills come in a variety of sizes and are ideal for drilling holes in floors, walls, ceilings and concrete anchoring systems. Core drills are also designed to remove a cylinder of material such as a core sample from the earth for mineral exploration and/or mining. Diamond tipped core drills are commonly used in construction to create holes for pipes in concrete and stone. Features and options include a slip clutch, diamond bits in various sizes, drill rig stands, core drill motors, anchor bolts and vacuum pumps.
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| Countersink | A special drill bit that allows a screw head to sit flush with the face of the material it is driven into.
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| Cranked neck rasp | Ideal for carefully shaping flat or slightly concave surfaces and is especially useful in woodcarving.
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| Cross-cut saw | Hand saw used to cut across the grain (the width of the material).
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| Cut-Off Saw | A Cut-Off Saw, also known as a Chop Saw or Abrasive Saw, is a type of power tool used to cut metal and other hard materials. Features to look for include switch location, balance, smooth blade-guard operation, easy blade changing, serviceability and wet-cutting capabilities.
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| Cut-out Tools | Rotary/Cut out tools are used to well, cut out stuff. Cut out tools vary in amps, weight, and balance but are all relatively inexpensive. Look for a cut out tool with a variable speed motor that has the widest range of speeds available.
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| Cutting Tools | Cutting Tools such as axes, cutters, files, hand saws, knives, scrapers, sharpening tools and snips are all used for cutting and sharpening wood, metal, meat and other materials. Look for a cutting tool that has durable construction because the more durable your tool is, the safer it will be to use. Also look for a cutting tool that is well balanced, sharp and suited for the material that you are working with.
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