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TOOL sa ADZE sa AIR TOOL sa AIRCRAFT TOOL sa AUTOMOBILE TOOL sa AWL sa AXE sa BASKET MAKING TOOL sa CARVING TOOL sa CHISEL sa CLAMP sa CONCRETE TOOL sa DRILL sa FILE & RASP sa FROE sa GARDENING TOOL sa HAMMER sa HOIST sa JEWELRY MAKING TOOL sa JIG & FIXTURE sa KNIFE sa LEATHERCRAFT TOOL sa MAGNETIC TOOL sa MALLET sa METALWORKING TOOL sa MITER TRIMMER sa MODEL & MINIATURE TOOL sa MODEL MAKING TOOL sa MOTORCYCLE TOOL sa PEAVEY sa PLANE sa PLIERS sa POWER TOOL sa PRESS sa PUNCH sa PUSH STICK & HOLDDOWN sa REAMER sa RIPPING BAR sa ROTARY CUTTER sa ROUTER sa SANDER sa SAW sa SAWHORSE & WORK SUPPORT sa SCISSOR sa SCREWDRIVER sa SHAPER sa SPUD sa STAPLER sa TAMPER sa TOOL BAG, BELT & POUCH sa TOOL COLLECTING sa TOOL HANDLE sa TOOL MAINTENANCE & REPAIR sa TOOLBOX sa TOOLMAKING sa TOY TOOL sa TROWEL sa VISE sa WIRE CUTTER sa WORKBENCH sa WRENCH x WOODWORKING TOOL Birth of a notion. An outline and analysis of the various steps in creating an invention. Advice on designing, manufacturing, marketing, patenting, ... a new tool accessory. Buying tools by mail. Some tips. Tooling up. Norm Abram, America's most popular woodworker, picks the power tools and machinery for building a "core" workshop. Hand tools. A guide to the essentials for many basic woodworking operations. A list of 50 tools and accessories for a well-equipped tool box. A Japanese craftsman and his tools. The secret of Japanese tool use from a Japanese master, Toshio Odate. Tips on renting tools. A look at the rental contract, costs, getting the most value, etc. Working with hand tools. Bring back the joy of woodworking by learning to use hand tools. Seven "rules" to remember when investing in woodworking tools. Saving money on tools. Advice from the "Consumer's Guide to Home Improvement, Renovation & Repair" on which tools to buy, which to rent, and which to leave for the professionals. How to save money using rented equipment. How to buy power tools. A look at the differences in construction and quality of internal parts between inexpensive tools designed for the homeowner, light commercial tools, and heavy-duty commercial tools. Includes a price range guide to eight common portable tools. How to stock a basic tool box. How to invest in tools. What kind of tools you should own. Quality and price considerations outlined for power tools for the beginner through the craftsman. Insights on using tools. Tips on organization, maintenance, measuring, troubleshooting, and safety. Have tools really improved in 100 years? A special feature compares old handtools with their newer counterparts. How to get a grip on quality. An expert tells the difference between a heavy-duty professional tool and consumer tools. Looks at portable electric tools such as drills and circular saws. A bargain hunter's guide to do-it-yourself discounts. Pro tips to avoid accidents when working with tools. The renovator's tool kit. A versatile collection that fits in a carpenter's toolbox. Tip: Build an overhead sling support for a heavy tool. A bucket of sand counterweights the tool. One man tells which three power tools are the most important to have in the shop of a serious woodworker. Antique tools. A buyer's guide to many you can use in your woodworking. Tip: Use a miniature padlock to lock up the plugs of power tools. Mechanical advantage. All about woodworking machines and a visit to Rockwell and Powermatic tool companies. Tips on choosing large power tools. A comparison of some brands and some features. Tips on determining which steel tools to buy (such as chisels) by looking at the Rockwell C index. Tools are where you find them. Musical instrument restorer gives tips on locating tools and supplies to solve unique problems. Made in Taiwan. Copycat tools give U.S. makers a run for their money. Includes tips on buying Taiwanese machines. Vintage cast-iron woodworking machines. Tips on where to find them and which ones to buy. Working wood without electricity. How Amish woodworkers convert modern machines to operate off of a diesel-driven lineshaft, hydraulic pressure, and air power. How to buy used hand tools. Advice on locating high-quality tools at flea markets and auctions. Power tool safety tip involves attaching blade or cutter changing wrenches to the plug end of the power cord. Power tools for starters. How to begin acquiring tools for your home workshop. Tooling up. Having the right tool makes fixing-up easier and improves the results. Here's a guide to the ones you'll need. A companion guide to accompany the PBS television series "Hometime". A list of the basic tools that apartment dwellers and homeowners should have. Includes plans for constructing a toolbox to carry them. How to get the tools you need. A comprehensive plan for acquiring tools, based on your priorities. A look at mini power tools for the apartment dweller, hobbyist or model maker. Pullers, powerful tools for tough jobs. Selecting and using pullers to remove gears, pulleys, hubs, bearings, etc. from shafts. Looks at both commercial and homemade devices. How to anchor large, stationary power tools to the floor. Shop tools from commercial hardware. Build a foot-operated stop-brake for power tools. Thirteen tools every man should own and what points to look for in each. Consumer's guide to tool sets. Tips on how to buy used power tools. How to make a hand-operated hydrostatic pressure tank tester. 25 tools. A master list of implements for homestead repair and maintenance. A guide to Japanese woodworking tools. Includes drawings of three joints commonly used in Japan: (1) a rabbeted oblique scarf joint, (2) a draw pin through a mortised joint and (3) a stub mortise and tenon combined with a gooseneck and lap joint. How to identify a professional-quality tool. Simple tips to customize tools, making them easier to use, easier to store and safer. Restoration tools. Four articles recommend a basic tool inventory, both hand and power, for anyone undertaking renovation work. A system for assembling a system of "tool kits" that keep all the tools and supplies needed for a particular task together. Suggested contents listed for paint kit, paint-removal kit and masonry kit. Flexible coupling made from vinyl tubing. Your tools, one of the best investments you'll ever make. A review of what has happened to the prices of tools. Tips on keeping your tools in good operating condition and bargains which you may find in used tools. Also, what price to charge for tools you are selling. PM picks 16 tools which the master craftsman should own. Photos of some new hand tools coming from Japan. How to make small tools (internal sander, scraper, screwdriver, etc.) from Chinese chopsticks. How to avoid the 6 most common hand-tool mistakes. "Bionic" retriever. Make a mechanical arm for retrieving and assembling small parts in hard to reach places. Est. cost: $10. Sheet steel tool. A pocket tool, which can double as a key ring, is suitable for checking several common measurements and can be used as an "emergency" screwdriver, wrench, thread chaser, etc. How to avoid the most common tool-related shop accidents. Tool specifications can influence your tool-buying decisions. Here's what to look for. Tip: Warm your metal tools (wrenches, sockets, etc.) with an infrared lamp when using them in a cold workshop, outdoors, etc. Dictionary of woodworking tools. SPECIAL SECTION illustrates and describes an A-to-Z assortment of hand and power tools and various woodworking accessories. Suggested tools for an apartment dwellers toolbox. Homeowner's toolkit. Suggested list of basic tools required to make improvements and repairs. Hand tools for $100. Advice on shopping for used woodworking tools (chisels, planes, etc.) and typical prices. Tips on what to buy used and what to buy new. Rental tools. Tips on those unique tools which you should consider renting to make difficult jobs much easier. Homeowner tool kits. A list of tools and supplies for household carpentry, plumbing and electrical repairs. How to get good value when purchasing power tools. Split tools, making and using them. A rosette cutter and other cutting and shaping tools. Buying a basic, commonsense tool kit. Some tips. Japanese hand tools. Advice on selecting, purchasing, and using Japanese woodworking tools. Tip: Attach a serrated metal strip to your workbench. Use it to cut string, cord, tape, etc. Power tools, an explanation of the difference between consumer and professional lines. Advice on buying a basic commonsense tool kit. The professional difference. Differences between "professional" and "homeowner" tools are discussed. What you need to know before buying power tools. Buying used tools. Tips on both hand and power tools. The shipwright's toolbox. Acquisition, care and storage of tools for the boat owner and carpenter. Description of what handtools should be in a beginning woodworkers tool kit. Several useful checklists for use when considering woodworking machines. The craft of cabinetmaking. Part 2. An introduction to large woodworking machines. The craft of cabinetmaking. Part 4. Choosing, buying and sharpening hand tools. Elbow power. A compendium of hints and ideas for making portable power tools more useful. Looks at drills, drill stands, saws, circular saws, power planes, biscuiters, belt sanders, finish sanders, and routers. The cannibal workshop. How to re-cycle old woodworking machines for use in your workshop. Some tips. The beginning woodworker. Buying a basic set of hand tools. Hand tools, a must. First in a series on how to choose and use hand tools. Examines what a basic set of hand tools would include. A look at the energy consumption of power tools. A catalog of catalogs. A list of sources of catalogs which describe tools and supplies of interest to the do-it-yourselfer. Tip: Make a tool borrower sign this agreement to return tool and repair or replace damaged tools. Japanese woodworking tools. What is available and tips on their selection and use. Three ergonomic-related factors to consider when purchasing a power tool. Tip on storing instructions near a woodworking machine by placing them into a piece of PVC pipe attached to the machine. Ergonomic tools. A look at the new generation of hand and power tools and advice on selecting ones that fit. | |||||||||
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