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Get Your Garden Tools Ready - 5 Indispensable Tools For Your Garden

Gardening is considered as one of the most relaxing and enjoyable leisure activities among all populations - unless you are Tarzan or if you don't have a garden - but can become awfully wearisome and frustrating if you don't equip yourself with the right kind of basic garden tools. There are just about half a dozen or so essential garden tools that can make all the difference between frustration and pleasure. And these days, with on-line shopping becoming a hot trend, you can pick up good quality products at affordable prices from websites offering great tool deals on garden implements.

 Some must-have garden tools are: a pair each of pruning shears, lopping shears and hedge shears; a rake; a shovel; a hole digger; and some watering tools like water hose, nozzles, and watering can. Junior Hacksaw

 Pruning/Lopping/Hedge Shears: Shears, also known as clippers, are essential garden tools that are used for pruning, shaping and removing foliage or branches. A pair of pruning shears is used for light pruning of trees, shrubs and rose plants. For pruning thicker branches, larger shrubs and stocky stems, lopping shears are more suitable as they have longer handles and stronger blades. As the name suggests, hedge shears are used for trimming hedges. They have much longer blades, almost as long as the handles themselves. Lopping Shears

 Shovel and Hole Digger: A good shovel and hole digger can make digging fun. Many designs of shovels are available; go in for a design that serves your purpose and gives you a secure handgrip.

Rake: A rake is an indispensable garden tool that is used for gathering fallen leaves, cut grass, branches, hay, etc., as well as for loosening the soil, removing weeds and small stones, and leveling the soil. A big fan-style rake is ideal for removing fallen leaves and cut grass.

 Garden Hose: A good quality water hose is a must-have if you want to make your gardening experience pleasurable. Choose a water hose that is at least 3 or 4 ply in thickness and has brass fittings. If convenient storage is a factor that is of prime importance to you, go for a coiled type of water hose. This is more expensive than the uncoiled type, but is really convenient to store and transport. Long Handle shovel

 Watering Can and Nozzles: Choose a watering can with long nozzles that allows the water to come out gently and reach across long distances. A spray nozzle is good for watering young seedlings.

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Get to Know More About Air Rivet Guns

Air rivet guns are not the weapons used in warfare; rather it is a type of tool used to drive rivets powered by air. Rivets are the permanent mechanical fasteners supporting tension loads. The manufactured head side of the rivet uses air guns while the bucktail side of the rivet uses bucking bar. Large rivet guns are used to drive rivets in structural steels. Smaller ones which can be held by one hand are used in aircraft assembly. They vary in size. Side Cut Pliers

 How the air rivet gun works:

 A regulator adjusts the amount of air entering the tool. A trigger in the handgrip controls the regulated air as it enters and passes the throttle valve. By squeezing the trigger, the throttle valve allows pressure air to enter the piston. Movement of the piston allows the port to open allowing the escape of air pressure. The piston hits the rivet set again. The force on the rivet set prods into the wall and against the buck. The buck deformed the rivet's tail. The piston returns in its original place by a spring on the shifter of a valve letting air to push piston back to the staring point.

 There are several types of air rivet guns: Hand Riveter

 1. Slow hitting gun is able to strike several blows as long as the trigger is held down. The repetition rate is 2,500 blows per minute (BPM). It is easier to control than the one-shot gun. This is the most common type.

2. One-shot gun takes only a single blow to drive the rivet. It is large and heavy compared with the other types for it is used for heavy riveting. The gun strikes one blow each time the trigger is depressed. Its size makes it hard to control on light gauze metals. Under general conditions, this is the fastest method of riveting.

3. Fast hitting gun hits multiple high-weights blows at a high rate as long as the trigger is held down. These are in the range of 2,500 to 5,000 BPM. The fast hitting gun vibration is used for soft rivet.

4. Corner Riveter, a compact rivet gun, can be used in closed spaces. The rivet is driven at right angles to handle spaces by a short barreled drive.

5. Squeeze Riveter uses air pressure to provide a squeeze action that compresses the rivet from both sides rather than distinct blows. The squeeze can only be used closed to the edge because of the depth of anvil. With the proper adjustment, the squeeze rivet will produce very uniform rivet bucks. The stationary (fixed) jaw is placed against the head and compressed by the action of the gun.

 By the use of air rivet guns, rivets can be used to permanently and mechanically fasten and support tension loads. FORGE

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Garden Tools - Quality Goes a Long Way

Having your own property is not only a luxury but a responsibility and as such you should keep it in optimal condition and attractive at all times. Besides the physical aspect of your house the other important part one should never overlook is the landscaping work, you could hire someone to do it for you or you could do it yourself. In most cases property owners end up hiring someone to do the job but this is not cost effective. FORGE

 Learning how to do these tasks yourself provides great satisfaction because all the work has been done exactly how you wanted. In order to get things done the right way you need to own at least the most basic set of garden tools unless you intend to visit your neighbor every time you need to do some yard work.

 Garden tools can be acquired at your local hardware store and even at some lumber yards, however the most important thing to keep in mind is to go for quality instead of quantity, shop carefully and choose the best ones because the right set of tools will last you a lifetime.

 The following are some basic garden tools you will need to get started:

 Shovel: There are many sizes and shapes of these, handheld ones were designed to help you to easily dig into the ground and plant flowers and small trees, long-handled shovel are used to dig holes where you can place large plants. There are many uses for shovels but according to the size of your yard you will need to acquire one that will help you get things done the right way. Round Mouth Shovel

 Secateurs: This is the best tool for cutting and pruning around your garden, some people use it when they are working on flower arrangements or cutting small tree branches. There are three types of secateurs: anvil, bypass and parrot-beak; each one has a different purpose and shape but the most common one is the bypass secateur. Lopping Shears

 Hoe: These are used for cultivating and weeding, they have a sharp blade bent at a 90 degree angle.

 Rake: This is a tool used to gather loosen material (soil that has been dug) or level a surface. Most rakes are many-toothed tools that are also used to gather leaves around the yard.

 There are many other tools you can purchase however the most important thing to remember is to acquire top quality tools or the best tools you can afford, make sure you try the grip to ensure they are comfortable tools to use while working on your garden. Buying top quality tools will ensure you won't have to make several trips to the hardware store to replace them and they will last you a lifetime.

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Best-Kept Secrets To Choosing Quality Hand Tools

It is every homeowner's responsibility and a good amount of common sense to know that having a number of quality hand tools ready for use at home is a must to invest on. However, there are a lot of hand tools available in the market today that it ends up quite confusing and a little hard to choose the ones to have at home. contractors tape measure

 Considering how hard it is financially these days, it is highly recommended to be smart in going through the options. Here are a couple of life-saving tips when it comes to getting quality hand tools. Hss Drill

 1. Steer away from very cheap tools. They might seem like a good deal at first sight because of the lesser amount of money required acquiring them; they are not really the most cost-efficient choice. They are most of the time not of good quality, and to add to that, they do not come with the warranties that are available with the quality tools. in the long run, they are not really worth any of the money spent for them, no matter how small the amount might be.

 2. Stick with what is most necessary. It is important to start out by determining what one needs when it comes to the tools that are most useful at home and for any situations. One can buy those tools that are most needed at home and the ones that are used on a regular basis. The common tools like screwdrivers, simple saw and hammers to name a few are really a must have in most households, but tools such as specific types of wrenches as well as power tools can be easily borrowed from a neighbor or friend. They can also be rented in tool rental shops. Since these tools are used once or twice a year only, they should not be on top of one's to-buy list unless there is a lot of extra cash around.

 3. Research on the tools' make. The best quality hand tools are the ones made out of top quality steel. Although they are more costly, they offer the best return of investment because of their overall quality. If the budget allows, there are tools that come with an application or two of corrosion resistant finish, making the tools more long-lasting for one to use. Dry Wall Hammer

 4. Learn a little more about what makes up the usual tool kit. The basic tool kit is composed of drills, saws, hammers, screwdrivers, sanders and a staple gun. Knowing about these tools is really helpful when looking up which ones to buy and which ones to get on some other day when splurging on things do not hurt the budget a lot. When it comes to drills, one can go around looking at different kinds of drills. They are all designed to create halls on wood. There are hand drills, electric drills, cordless drills and breast drills for larger construction activities. For the saws, the most common kinds include the band saws and circular saws. Screwdrivers, on the other hand, come in different sizes and variations for varied purposes.

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DIY Your DIY Toolkit

Remember the last time your neighbor came over for a drink and you playfully locked him in your bathroom? God, you thought that was such a fun thing to do then, until you discovered that the bathroom door jammed and your vicious Pit bull terrier (who intensely hated your neighbor) was sleeping in the bathroom! Didn't you wish that you'd have had an emergency DIY toolkit for times like these?

 No problem, it's not too late to make your own DIY toolkit and the best way to make your DIY toolkit is to first get some great online tool deals and then follow our instructions. Here you go:

 First, buy a small storage box.

Next, buy the most used items in case of an emergency - no, it's not what you are thinking - these items are fuses, hooks, and insulation tape. Now store all these items in a small drawer that's nearest to the place where you frequently pass by in your house - it can be a drawer closest to the living room or in the kitchen. Don't put these things in the storage box mentioned above!

Now, start adding this stuff to that nearby cute drawer of yours': radiator key, electrical screwdriver, wire and pliers. Again, don't put these in the storage box!Junior Hacksaw

Keep a battery-loaded torch or flashlight handy and ensure that you have a pack of extra batteries just in case. Keep this torch (flashlight) and the batteries in the same drawer.

Great, now the easy part's over and the tough one begins, and here are the tools you need to buy to place in that storage box we spoke about above: tape, hammer, screwdriver set, pliers, knife, spanner and hacksaw set.Holesaw Set

Now, place that storage box back in that nearby drawer - there, you're done.

Now, imagine the scene above if you were equipped with a DIY toolkit - most probably you'd have used the spanner and unhinged the bathroom door, and would probably have been in time to transport your neighbor to an intensive care unit! That's how useful a DIY toolkit can be!

 Jokes aside, you never know when an emergency can crop up and you may have no one else to help you tackle it. These are times when you are all alone and have to do things single-handedly - it is in times like these that you cannot do without an emergency DIY toolkit.Junior Hacksaw

 So, go right ahead and make that DIY toolkit because you never know when you'll need it. And, hey, don't forget to look for some great tool deals on the Internet - you'll end up saving up loads of cash!

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How to Fix Pipes in a Building

A pipe is used to convey liquids or gases into or out of the building. The types are mainly P.V.C pipes or mild steel pipes. They are located inside walls, ceilings, ducts, or exposed on the wall surfaces. The liquid to be conveyed determines the size and type of tubing to be used. When fixing, connections to the main supply and the utility feeding point are done. It is important to follow instructions of the manufacturer when joining pipes.Junior Hacksaw

 Once pipes are installed, insulation is done at one inch clear of any adjacent surfaces. The same clearance should be given from one tube to another. It also important to allow for expansion and contraction of pipes. Precautions should be taken against any arising forces are no transmitted to the adjacent surfaces. Valves and operational equipment should be easily reachable to control the use of the pipe. this is important for all fluid carrying pipes.Heavy duty hacksaw

 When fixing pipes on ceilings, roofs or roof structures it should be done with mild steel hangers. These should be cut and pinned to the building structures. Where more tubes are placed together, they are in positions that leave the lower surfaces at the same horizontal level. The support shall be arranged at equal intervals over the whole pipe length. The pipe diameter determines how far supports shall be placed. They should be maximum three feet.

 Sleeves in piping are provide where they are passing through walls, solid floors or concrete structures. These allow movement of the tubes through this structures. When cutting, it is important to use a hacksaw or other cutting material. This should not injure the tube. It also should not reduce the diameter or form beads or feathers that restrict the flow of fluids. Before joining pipes, they must secured properly. Ensure all formed bends retain the original diameter.

 Andrew Karundu Is A Building Economist Providing Home Based Solutions To Fixing, Repairing, Remodeling, Redesigning Your Homes Using Simple Tried And Tested Methods To Improve Your Lifestyles. Heavy duty hacksaw

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Hacksaw, Handles & Blades - No, You Don't Know How to Use One

Hacksaws are one of the most common hand tools. Nearly everyone owns one, and if you don't have one, you need to buy one. Hacksaws are inexpensive and very economical to use. But most of you never use it because the one time you tried to use it things didn't go well. You broke the hacksaw blade, the blade kept falling out of the handle, or it kept getting stuck in the piece you were trying to cut. If you did manage to get the piece cut, it took forever and the cut ended up crooked.

 I will cover each of these difficulties as you and I go through this article.

 Hacksaws and hacksaw blades are designed to cut metal (I will tell you how to use it to cut wood and plastic) and most people find cutting metal very difficult and frustrating. The reason, most of the time, is that they don't really know how to use the metal hacksaw.

 What is a Hacksaw? Junior Hacksaw

 A hacksaw is a metal frame designed to hold a tempered metal blade. The blade is typically 1/2 inch high and the majority of them are 12 inches long. The blade has a hole on each end that fits into pins on the hacksaw. Hacksaws are designed to cut on the push stroke. The handle (grip) on a properly designed saw is angled just right so you put a little pressure on the blade when you push it through the material you are cutting. Even though some so-called "experts" will tell you that you can put the blade in the other way a hacksaw does not work well if you have the blade in backwards.

 Do you need a Hacksaw? Mini Hacksaw

 You can cut almost anything with a hacksaw. Although it was designed to cut metal, you can use it to cut plastic, wood, metal tubing, aluminum, copper, and brass. It works very well to cut electrical tubing (conduit), BMX (flexible metal tubing), plastic water pipe, (PVT & CVT) and even nuts and bolts. You can use it to cut a 2X4 in a pinch and with the right blade porcelain tile.

 Setting up the Hacksaw to Cut.

 Step 1. Determine which blade you will use to cut the material. Use a 32 t.p.i. blade for conduit, an 18 tooth blade for cutting off a bolt or plastic pipe and an 8 tooth for wood. In practice you want at least three teeth in contact with the material at any time. If you are cutting deeper than the depth of the blade use a blade that has wavy teeth. The wavy blade leaves a wider slot (kerf) that keeps the blade from sticking in the groove you are cutting. Heavy duty hacksaw

 You can use it to cut wood. It will cut a lot slower than a wood saw, but it works if you don't have anything else. Use a 8 or 10 tooth blade and mark the cut line on the board both horizontally and vertically. Use the horizontal mark to make you initial cut (groove) and the vertical mark to keep your cut straight. Take your time and don't put a lot of pressure on the hacksaw.

 Step 2. Insert the blade so that the teeth are pointing forward. If you can't see this, rub your finger gently over the teeth of the blade.

 You will feel the teeth "grip" your finger. Put the blade so it grips when you push the saw. The holes of the blade go into the pins on the bottom of the frame. Many hacksaws are designed to take different length blades so if you have an adjustable frame you may have to shorten or lengthen the frame to fit your blade.

 The teeth should try to "grab" your finger when pushed. If they don't feel sharp, the blade is dull and should be replaced. Blades are inexpensive so don't be afraid to replace it.

 Step 3. Tighten the thumbscrew until you can't turn it with your hand (Hand tight).This amount of tension on the blade should keep the blade from bowing as you cut. Sometimes when I am have problems with the blade falling off, I will tighten it another 1/4 turn with a pliers.

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How to Keep Your Saw Sharp & Clean

Hold your saw the right way.bow saw

 The first step in keeping your saw in tip-top shape is to hold it the right way. Grab the handle with all of your fingers in the slot. Then take your index finger and point it straight out in front and against the handle. This will give your greater control of the saw and allow you to make straighter lines.

 Remove resin from the blade

 Some woods such as pines can cause a gummy buildup on the blades. This can make your saw blades dull. Spray oven cleaner on the blades in order to remove the resin. To prevent the buildup in the first place, apply silicone along the teeth. You can also try running a soap bar on them. This procedure is only for construction jobs and not for finished pieces. Side Cut Pliers

 Keep your hacksaw clean

 Cutting metals with a hacksaw will eventually lead to clogged teeth. This can be avoided by using a bigger toothed blade, keeping your strokes slow, and being gentle when pushing down on the saw.

 How to tell if your saw is dull

 Carefully inspect the teeth to see if there is wear on the cutting edges and if the points are rounded. You can get a close look by using a magnifying glass. If you have a dull blade, take it to a professional and have them resharpen it. Junior Hacksaw

 Inexpensive way to cover your saw

 Covering your saw is vital to making it last. If you have misplaced the store-bought cover, you can use an old garden hose with a slit down the middle. You can also use rigid foam, or slip on spines from a report cover as backup options. Mini Hacksaw

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Shears for Garden, Hedge and Lawn - Which Ones to Choose

Shears for gardening

 Hand shears cut in the same way as scissors, with edged blades closing onto the material to be cut, and it's handy to have a pair of these in the shed, ready to tackle soft growth that needs trimming back.

 Shears for hedges and other plants

 Smaller shears are fine for short lengths of leafy hedge and other soft trimming jobs such as tidying up herbaceous perennials and heathers. But woodier material tends to slide out of small-bladed versions, so larger shears are necessary to give you the leverage and power to snip through twiggy hedges with their thicker harder stems. Very woody material can still escape, so shears with wavy-edged blades (such as Drapers) are the better choice here. But generally, the meatier the shears, the heavier they are, so if you think this will be a problem, look for lightweight shears such as the ARS K1000 (from Burton Mcall), which weigh 650g (that's about 1lb in old money).

 A cutting notch at the base of the blades is also useful for cutting through the occasional thicker twig without having to fetch the secateurs. However, hedge shears are not suitable for cutting back into older wood -- it takes a lot of effort to cut material more than 3mm (1 inch) thick.

 Trimming hedges soon becomes tiring, so make the work as easy for yourself as possible by choosing shears with adjustable blade tension. This solves the problem of the blades being too tight or too loose. If the blades are too tight, it's difficult to open and close the shears. When the blades are too loose, they don't meet and can't cut material cleanly.

 Also, look for shears with shock absorbers in the form of rubber stops or buffers fitted to the handles, because these reduce the jarring each time the blades are closed.

 Trimming above waist height really tells you about your arm and shoulder muscles,and although long-handled shears give you greater reach, they are usually heavy, so many gardeners prefer to use their usual shears and stand on steps to reach the hedge top. But if you can track down a supplier of ARS long-handled shears, you're on to a winner, as these are incredibly lightweight --however we're not sure if they're still available in the UK, so let us know if you find out where to get them from. In our notes we have a comment that they weigh 60g but we have not been able to check this.

 Long-handled shears are too awkward to use for jobs where you don't need the extra reach, so if you have many different tasks in mind, but only want one pair of shears, then choose a version with telescopic handles for versatility (eg from Spear & Jackson).

 Shears for lawn edges

 Lawn edging shears

 Long-handled edging shears are made by nearly all the garden tool companies and you'll find a good range available. Grass Shears

 Some gardeners hate lawn edging because they make it hard work for themselves --by opening and closing both handles as if using loppers. A more efficient technique is to hold one handle still (the one connected to the lower blade) and just move the handle connected to the upper blade in order to snip through the grass. Try it and see -- t's faster and less tiring.

 Designed for you to tidy up lawn edges (best done after every mowing session so that the clippings can drop and shrivel unobtrusively), the main points to look for are appropriate handle length, blade length, and weight. Ideally you should be able to edge your lawn while standing upright, not stooping over and getting backache. Shorter blade versions are better for curving lawn edges and are lighter too. Lopping Shears

 Grass shears

 Grass shears are designed for single-handed use, leaving your other hand free to gather up the material. Basic grass shears open and close in the same plane as the handgrip so you have to twist and turn yourself for different angles; more versatile ones have adjustable blade angles so you can twist them around for vertical lawn edging.

 You have to bend down to use these short-handled shears, which are specially made to trim grass in awkward places and are also useful for snipping off flowering grasses (that the mower has missed) and for dead-heading flowers in the border. They are easier to use on dry grass, but will cut wet grass if the blades are in very good condition. Most hand tool manufacturers include these in their range. Round Mouth Shovel

 The handles on grass shears are off-set to be higher than the blades so that you don't graze your knuckles on the ground, but for greater protection, consider Wolf's range -- in addition to having an enclosed handgrip, they are suitable for left- and right-handed use, and have swivel blades.

 Looking after your shears

 Whatever shears you have and whatever plants you trim, the job is much easier if you take care of your shears. Long Handle shovel

 The sap which builds up on the blades makes opening and closing them more difficult, so wipe them clean with an oily rag after use (and part-way through trimming, if there's a lot to do). For ease of use and cleaning, consider buying shears with stainless steel or teflon-coated blades. Stainless steel doesn't go rusty and teflon-coated blades are easier to clean than ordinary ones.

 Check the blade tension is correct and oil the pivot point regularly.

 Some shears are self-sharpening. If not, check whether one or both blades have a cutting edge, and sharpen that edge at the same angle with a sharpening stone.

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Shears - Helpful Friend For Daily Life

Shears are basically manually operated devices used for various purposes. We have various kinds of shears available for all purposes. From your kitchen to the garden, you will definitely find a pair of shear partnering up with you in completing your task.

 For animal shearing, we use blade shears. For gardening purposes, to remove the unwanted leaves and shaping them up to get your garden a beautiful look, we use pruning shears. To remove the grass and hedges, we have different scissors fulfilling this purpose. For the purpose of trimming the grass and hedges we use grass and hedges shears. Nail shears are used for shaping and cutting the finger nails and toe-nails. FORGE

 Thinning shears are one of the most popular scissors used by hairstylists. Thinning shears serve the purpose of thinning hair to avoid the bushy hairstyle. There are various types of hair shears available and each hair scissor provides a different look to you. Thinning scissors are designed especially for removing the over weight hair without damaging or any effect to the length of the hair.

 Kitchen shears, as the name suggests are basically used in kitchen preparations. They perform various functions in a kitchen. Usually made up of stainless steel, a kitchen scissor is designed keeping in mind various tasks involved in a kitchen. A special care about the hygiene to be involved in the kitchen is taken while designing kitchen scissors. Today, kitchen shear other than helping out for food preparation serves many other purposes as well. bow saw

 Apart from these, we have various shears fulfilling various purposes. For making wool, we have sheep shears and machine scissors to help us out. Poultry shears are used for cutting the poultry easily and systematically. Hedge Shears

 Pinking shears are scissors used for cutting cloth, especially the woven cloth. They help in cutting the unfinished edges of the cloth without leaving any fray. Pinking shears are different in design from the normal ones being used. They have a saw-toothed blade which limits the length of frayed thread and further prevents it. The zigzag pattern of blades helps giving a pattern and design to the cloth. Bypass Secateurs

 Shears are one of the most widely used parts of our day-to-day life. With them, the works have become easy and very systematic to perform and get through with.

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Why You Need a Tape Measure

Here's a list of why a tape measure is a must-have item for your toolbox:

 1. Accuracy. Any grown-up knows that accurate measurements help save time. You need to know whether that new shelf fits your room before you end up purchasing it. Measure the exact dimensions of the shelf and the amount of free space you have, instead of making guesses or basing your purchasing decision on mere estimates. When it comes to measurements, never ever trust your imagination, or you might regret exceeding even just a few inches and you will have to repeat the process.

 2. It has many uses. A measuring tape has endless practical uses. You can use the steel tape for measuring room dimensions when you need to buy a new piece of furniture, or for estimating if the furniture will fit through the door after you buy it. You can use one for measuring woodworking projects: is a twelve-foot birdhouse really reasonable? It's always great for measuring the length of your flower garden. Better yet, you can measure the amount of space you have available for your garden in order to learn how many plants you can have in it.

 You can use the soft tape to measure the fabric for your new curtains or the length from the top of the window to the floor, to know whether your workout and diet are effective and whether you have trimmed a few inches off your waist and hips, or to make sure the pair of pants you bought as a surprise gift to your dad fits him perfectly. Indeed a tape measure can be used countless ways, and you will only realize this once that need arises!

 3. It is affordable and has the potential to save you money. Measuring tapes are real money-savers, and not only because they don't cost a lot. If you have the right measuring tools, you can take on do- it-yourself projects and create things instead of just buying them from a store. You can sew your own skirt, which would fit you perfectly, instead of grabbing one off a store rack. Or you can build your dog a little house instead of paying somebody else to do the woodwork for you.

 4. Along with a set of basic tools, a sturdy measuring tool makes a great gift for a college-bound teen, a newlywed couple, or anyone settling into their own digs. Sometimes practical gifts are the best.

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What Things To Know To Read A Tape Measure

A tape measure is really an essential tool. It can be utilized in a lot of different jobs easily, which makes them extremely popular and useful. It works by using the same units of measurement that's basic with rulers. Usually, the tapes made these days will be double sided. One side of the tape will provide measurement that's in linear increments, while the other side will provide measurements in metric increments. In other words, one simple measuring tape can function anywhere on this planet. FORGE

 You can find various kinds of tape measures on the market. Some are used to measure big areas like your room, roof, large areas that require a measuring tape that is durable. This is the type you can pull and let snap back after use. There are also ones that are made from softer material, which are utilized to measure fabric and is also intended for indoor use. No matter what measuring tape you use, an individual should know how to read a tape measure. It will require very minimal skill and all that you need to understand are the divisions you see on this particular tool. Listed below are what you need to fully understand for you to read a tape measure. contractors tape measure

 Here is the way you read a tape measure: Step # 1: Pull out a length of your measuring tape beginning at the point in which you want to start measuring. If you are using a durable tape measure, you can lock it at the length where you stopped so you don't have to hold the length of tape down with your own fingers. Step # 2: The first thing you read from your measuring tape is the inches. Read or note down the nearest number to where you stopped. Step three: You then check out each of the half inch, quarter, and other lines on it and note them down until you get to the point in which you stopped. crimped wire cup brush

 Reading the Inches - The most obvious marks you will find on your tape measure are the ones for inches. They are the ones having the large numbers on your strip of tape. Each distance from one number to the next is exactly 1 inch. Reading the Half Inch Marks - If you read a measuring tape you will see that there are lines in between each number representing an inch. The lines are of various lengths and the tallest ones mark every half inch. These are generally in between every number for every inch on your tape measure. Quarter, Eighth, and Sixteenth Inch Marks - As you learn how to read a measuring tape, you will discover that there are more marks between the half inch and inch numbers. The next tallest ones are the quarter inch markers, then the eighth inch, and sixteenth inch markers. Every smaller fraction of an inch is marked with a shorter line.

 Remember, if you are measuring huge spaces you may hook 1 end of the tape measure and pull the entire length back. You may also lay and read a tape measure on the ground. Most measuring tapes you will find will have the same unit of measurement. wire end brush

 A Tape Measure should always come in handy since it is a unique tool for the Construction and Industrial professional. Tape Measures are very flexible and permits one to measure around curves or corners.

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Types Of Pliers

Tools are important. In order to complete a construction project or a home-improvement project you need to have all the necessary tools. These tools can come in various sizes it can be big or it can be small. However, regardless of the size, these tools will help you finish your project. When it comes to adding final touches to a project, there are certain tools that you must possess. One of these tools is a pair of pliers. What is this tool? This tool is a hand tool specifically designed to cut, bend or compress materials. Dry Wall Hammer

 There are different types of pliers, each with a specific purpose. Here are some of them. Hand Cultivator

 Long-nose - these are also known as needle-nose. This type is typically used for holding items that are small. Those who are into arts and crafts are familiar with this type. Those who make accessories use this type of pliers to bend and shape wires according to a specific design.

 Vise Grips - these are actually locking pliers. This type have jaws that can be locked and set in place. This can be used as a clamp or wrench and is capable of holding a material in place. The jaw shapes can be curved, straight, or C-shaped. Transplanting Trowel

 Lineman's Pliers - this type is most useful to electricians and to those who work around electrical wires most of the time. This is perfect for cutting and twisting electrical wires.

 Round-nose - this is another must have tool for people who love making accessories. An important tool in craft making this pliers is used to create circular wires for rings, bracelets, earrings, and necklaces.

 Crimping Pliers - this type is used for joining or sealing two ends together. An important tool in the industrial sector, this can come with a hefty price tag. Slip Joint Pliers

 Other types are available and you might want to check it out, but do not let it confuse you. Choose only what you need.

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How To Use The Safety Plier

Safety wire pliers are devices that are actually used for electrical purposes. They are being used by most of the manufacturing company because of the fact that they are very easy to use and are also very safe. Different types of organizations require these types of safety wires for their purpose. The diameters of these safety wires usually range between.020-.040. They are available in every electrical store because of their heavy demand in the market. They are the safest and durable to use as the customers have reviewed that person using such device is free from all types of danger. Heavy duty hacksaw

 In the market so many safety pliers are available that it sometimes becomes difficult to choose the correct one. It will be better that before you purchase such a device you must know about the process as that will help you use the device easily. You can also browse internet for gathering information about the safety pliers. Twist Knot Cup Brush

 Actually the safety wires have two main purposes, one is to retain bolts and components from falling off from vehicle and it also prevents fasteners from backing off due to some reasons. The first step that everyone should follow while safety wiring is to drill a hole from where the wire will pass through. Try to use the pre drilled bolt and try to make your own vice jaws with soft wood. The banjo bolt does not require the same process as in this case you have to drill a shallow hole on one of the corners and pass the wire. The use of safety pliers will let you have a different process as in this case the number of twist required totally depends on the and the best way to count how many twists are taken you will have to know how many turns the pliers have taken and it is being assumed that 9 twists are taken per inch. Stubby Claw Hammer

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Toolbox Essentials – Pliers

My dad, a grain and cattle for most of his 83 years, always wore denim overalls, and always carried four distinct items in his pockets. In his bib pocket he always carried a supply of toothpicks. In his right pocket, a small pocket knife. In his left pocket he carried a 6-foot retractable measuring tape. And finally, in a pocket on the right leg of his overalls, designed specifically for this item, he carried a pair of pliers. Aside from the toothpicks, these tools were ancient and he would never leave the house without them. Heaven forbid if any of these were ever misplaced! The house would be turned upside down until all items were located and safely stowed in the designated pocket. Only then would he start his day. Sadly, he passed away in 1999, and because they were so much a part of him, his toothpicks, pocket knife, measuring tape and pliers were buried with him. You never know what one might need on the other side!

 Slip joint pliers are also handy for a variety of tasks. They can be used for twisting wire, tightening bolts, loosening bolts, squeezing metal parts, pulling almost anything, cutting wire, holding hot parts, turning screws, and a variety of other jobs. Their pivot point can be moved to increase the size range of their jaws. Long Handle shovel

 Pliers come in a variety of styles designed for different purposes, so you might consider a few types for your toolbox. I keep a small pair of needle nose pliers in a drawer in my kitchen. They come in handy when I'm unable to open a can of pop the conventional way or if I find it hard to pull the tab on a juice carton. They are also great for fixing jewelry. I have a small pair in the toolbox in the garage that I usually carry in my pocket when I'm trimming the grass. They are really handy when the line on my grass trimmer breaks off at the hole where it feeds out.

 Linesman's pliers, also known as combination pliers, are often used by electricians and other tradesmen primarily for gripping, twisting, bending and cutting cable or wire. Mini Hacksaw

 Crimping pliers, used extensively in metalworking, are used to join two pieces of metal or other malleable material by deforming one or both of them to hold the other. The bend or deformity is called the crimp. Electricians use these pliers also, for securing electrical connectors.

 Locking pliers, commonly known as Vise-Grips, are pliers that can be locked into position. One side of the handle includes a bolt that is used to adjust the spacing of the jaws, the other side of the handle includes a lever to push the two sides of the handles apart to unlock the pliers. Locking pliers come in a variety of sizes and configurations, such as needle-nose locking pliers, locking wrenches and c-clamp locking pliers. If you've ever stripped a screw and the screwdriver is no longer effective in removing or tightening it, small locking pliers can come in handy. Junior Hacksaw

 Groove-joint pliers have serrated jaws usually set 45 to 65 degrees from the handles. Often, these pliers have long handles for increased leverage. The design of these pliers allows them to be adjusted to a number of different sizes without the distance in the handle growing wider. These pliers are usually used for turning and holding nuts and bolts, gripping irregularly shaped objects and clamping materials. Holesaw Set

 I've only mentioned a few of the types of pliers that are available, but my point is that every household should have at least one pair of pliers in their toolbox or kitchen drawer. I carry a small Vice-Grip in the glove box of my vehicle (along with a few other tools) and have a variety of sizes in my toolbox in the garage.

 Pliers and Vice-Grips can make a great birthday or Christmas gift for new homeowners or the young folks just starting out on their own. I suggest that at least a 3-piece locking pliers set or a 5-piece mechanic pliers set belongs in every toolbox.

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What Makes a Quality Pliers?

This article is going to cover what makes a quality pliers. It doesn't matter if it is a slip joint, pump, tongue & groove, arc joint, needle nose, or long nose pliers. Good quality pliers all have the same characteristics.

 Bright & shiny is not always good.

 Many cheap pliers look great. They are usually bright silver in color. If you look closely at the cheap pliers underneath the shiny coating the metal is rough. There are no smooth surfaces anywhere on the pliers. A quality pliers usually has machined surfaces on at least two sides. While some quality pliers are plated (usually a bright silver color) many of them are not. Some of the best pliers are not plated at all. The parts are usually a dark gray and if you look at them after a few years they will turn to a deep brown. Most quality pliers will rust if left outside. The rust doesn't harm them. Just scrub them with a scotch-brite pad and rub on a light oil. Even if they get really rusty you can sand them with sand paper to remove the rust. Round Mouth Shovel

 So how do you tell a quality pliers from a cheap pair.

 1. The hinge joint is close tolerance.

 On a solid joint pliers like a needlenose grab a handle in each hand and try to wiggle the joint. A quality pliers will have no "wiggle" in the joint. If you have an older set and the pliers get stiff and hard to open and close, spray the joint with a penetrating oil like "LiquidWrench" or "PB Blaster". Leave it set for a few hours and it will loosen up.

 On slip joint pliers you can "slip" the joint on a slip joint pliers which increases the capacity range of the pliers. The joint of a quality slip-joint pliers will also be tight like a solid joint pliers. But, the joint should "slip" easily when you move it intentionally. Lopping Shears

 2. The teeth on the jaws are sharp.

 For example, Let's say you want to take the end off a curtain rod. You decide to use a slip-joint pliers to hold the round part of the rod while you unscrew the end. With a cheap pliers it will slip and ruin the finish on the rod. With a quality pliers it will grip the rod and not slip. Yes it will make some score marks, but they will be small and you won't see them when the rod is put back up.

 The easy way to understand this is to go to your favorite hardware or big box store and look at the cheapest slip-joint pliers and the most expensive ones. On the most expensive pair the teeth or grooves on the jaws will be sharp to the touch. They aren't sharp enough to cut you but they will be noticeably sharper than the cheap pair. You want the teeth sharp so they will grip the item you are using them on. The good pair will grip well and let you hold the item without gouging or scraping it. Yes, pliers will leave a mark on the item they are grabbing, but a good pair will grip well and not slip easily and mar the surface. Hedge Shears

3. Handles

 On a quality pliers the handles have a knurled grip or a cushion grip. The knurling should be rough, but not sharp. In other words, the handles should fit your hand. If they are not comfortable, you won't want to use them. Cushion grips are molded to the handle. Don't buy a pliers where the cushion grips are slipped on. They will slip off when you try to use the pliers. Grass Shears

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Why You Should Take Care of Your Chainsaw

When it comes to the maintenance of your chainsaw there are some very important things to remember. Paint Roller Cover

 First of all your going to need a gas can specifically marked "mixed gas" there has been many times chainsaws have been filled with raw gas like we use in our every day vehicles today. You will find the proper mixing oil at your local home improvement retailers and your local chainsaw repair shops. It is best to use the high grade gas to mix with your mixing oil. This is the same kind of gas you can get at any local gas station. When it comes to the oil that you will need for the bar oil I highly suggest for you to use the bar oil that is recommended for chainsaws, because it is especially designed to stay on the cutting bar better when in use. Side Cut Pliers

 Now here are more some suggestions to keep in mind to maintain your chainsaw in top working order. It best to purchase a file to fit your chain to keep it in quality cutting condition. Also you might want to consider and electric chainsaw sharpener they are great and they are fast for getting the best results in a sharp chain. Another reason for a chainsaw sharpener is to correct the chain if it is sharper on one side than the other and it will not cut in a straight line and you will find your self having to work harder to get the job done. Bypass Secateurs

 Here are some of the things you will run into to cause your chain to become dull. Anytime you hit the dirt while your cutting any log or tree that will automatically reduce the effectiveness of your chainsaw. Be careful when your cutting into a tree if you stay away from any imperfections in the tree it could be a nail that has been grow over with time and this will ruin your chain. Then is when it's best to be carrying a file with you to the woods to be able to at least sharpen it to correct it. Also I like to carry a plastic wedge with me if I might get the chainsaw stuck in a tree and that is easily done.

 Next I recommend having a chain guard to place over your chain to protect it from being bumped or you might even cut yourself by hitting it. All a chain guard is a plastic cover you can find online at any auction site or your local dealer.

 I like to keep a repair manual around, because you never know when you might need it. I have seen online some that have been transferred to a CD's and they work and they are rather cheap, but not if your going to need it outside.

 Keeping your chainsaw clean after using it will be a good habit to get into. I like to take off the filter cover and use my air compressor to blow out the filter and the surrounding areas. It will make for a more efficient running chainsaw. Also I like to take the chain cover guard off and repeat the process. This suggestion to me has been one of the most important things to do, it is always empty the fuel reservoir because when you put up your saw for the season the gas will deter ate and soften the gas line to where it will not be able to allow the fuel to be transferred to the carburator.The gas in the tank will cause it to gel and collaspe. Be sure to store your saw in a dry and secure place while in storage. Aviation Tin Snips

 Finally if you're not going to be using a chainsaw allot, you might want to consider an electric chain saw. They are very convenient especially when all you're going to be using it for is trimming the limbs around your shrubbery and they are known to be of a less trouble to keep up. There is one more thing to consider when using an electric chain saw is the hassle of having to keep up with the extension cord and possibly cutting it.