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Useful DIY Tips And Information About Hand & Power Tools

Here some DIY tips and information about hand and power tools and how to use them that a home handyman will find useful.

Auger

An auger is a spiral-shaped tool used for boring holes in wood.

Backsaw

A backsaw is a fine-toothed saw with a stiff metal back. It is used for accurate cutting.

Cape Chisel

A cape chisel is a narrow-bladed cold chisel which is used for masonry work.

Cold chisel

A cold chisel is a wedge-like chisel which is used for cutting metals and masonry.

Teeth

The blade on a hacksaw must be fitted with the teeth facing forward.

Wrecking Bar

A wrecking bar is a long steel bar used to lever up floorboards. It has a flat chisel point at one end and a curved claw on the other.