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| Hack saw |
Cuts metal quickly and smoothly. Proper amount of tension prevents flexing during the cut. The handle provides knuckle protection.
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| hammer drill | The hammering action in a Hammer Drill provides a short, rapid punch-thrust to pulverize relatively brittle material and provide quicker drilling with little effort. It is measured in BPM(blows per minute) or IPM(impacts per minute). Hammer drills are used for drilling holes in heavy materials such as masonry, concrete and stone. The heavy, hammering action helps to break up the masonry so that it can be removed by the drill bits flutes. A good quality hammer drill will have a lever or switch that locks off the special "hammer clutch," so that the tool can be used as a conventional drill for wood or metal work.
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| Hammers | Hammers come in a variety of styles such as ball pein hammers, brass hammers, claw hammers, copper hammers, cross pein hammers, dead blow hammers, framers and mallets, masonry hammers, sledge hammers and soft alloy head hammers. Hammers are used to deliver a blow to an object to break it apart or insert it into another object. Look for a hammer that is well balanced, of durable materials and has the proper weight and construction for your use.
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| Hand Planer | A tool to smooth and true wood surfaces, consisting of a blade fastened in frame at an angle with hand grips to slide it along the board.
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| Heartwood | The wood from the pith extending to the sapwood, darker in colour due to gum, resins, and other materials which make it less susceptable to rot.
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| Heat guns | Heat guns are used for bending plastics, drying parts, heating parts, stripping paint, shrink tubing and packaging, jewelry crafting, and more. Features to look for in a heat gun include: adjustable temperature setting, ergonomic handle, automatic cool.
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| High speed sanders | High speed sanders are used to remove materials, such as old body filler and rust, from flat and contour surfaces and are also used to grind and smooth welds. Key features to look for in a high speed sander include, vibration-free performance, lightweight and ergonomic piston grip, built-in regulator for positive speed control and direct drive motor with handle exhaust.
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| Hose reels | Hose reels are used to store heavy duty hoses used for air tools and extension power cords. Features to look for in a hose reel include: Compact assembly, convenient mounting base, independently operated reels, auto rewind, heavy gauge steel construction and cartride-style spring motors. Hose reels should include: grounding plug, hose, cord and industrial styled receptacle.
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| Hydraulic riveter | Hydraulic riveter are used to set rivets in heavy workpieces. Features to look for in a hydraulic riveter include: vacuum assist system designed for efficiency in downward riveting, cylinder cap with storage area for spare nose pieces, universal air inlet swivel to allow more maneuverability and rubber boot to protect tool and work surfaces.
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