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Measuring Devices

SQUARES Used to check and mark right angles, squares are defined as steel, try and combination. Combination squares will also measure 45 degree angles. If it has a degree scale, it can determine any angle. A steel square is made from one piece of steel, with the long...

Levels

Levels measure true horizontal (level) and true vertical (plumb) either with vials (spirit levels) or sensors (electronic levels). These mechanisms are incorporated into rails of wood, plastic, aluminum or magnesium. The rail or body of the level may be solid, I-beam...

Hammers

Most common home-use hammers are nail, ball peen, tack, mallet, hand drilling, sledge and soft face. Quality features include: Forged steel heads for strength, durability. Heat-treated heads for strength, toughness, wear resistance. Should be heat treated differently...

Drilling Tools

BRACES Braces guide auger bits and drills. Attaching a screwdriver bit converts them into powerful screwdrivers. Drilling is done by turning the handle or center section in a circular motion. Pressure for drilling is given by bearing down on the head of the bit brace...

Chisels

There are two main types of woodworking chisels-butt and firmer. A butt chisel has a short blade that ranges from about 2 1/2″ to 3″ long. It is used by pattern-makers, cabinetmakers, carpenters and do-it-yourselfers for carving, paring and similar work....