Hand Tools Advice

You should always buy good quality hand tools, you may think your getting a better deal buying cheaper tools but a good quality tool can last a life time, if looked after properly. Always use the right tools for the job because it will make it easier, quicker and safer. Keep all your tools in a good quality tool box's also keep them dry so that they do not rust, and any hand tools you are going to use check that it is not cracked or damaged e.g. if it is a hammer check the shaft for cracks also check if the head is not loose, if so you have to replace them instead of using them.

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Saws

		Panel Saw Are used in most house construction. It is used for cutting large structural Timbers.
		Universal Saw Is good for ripping solid plank lengthways and crosscutting. The saw has hardened teeth.
		Tenon Saw Is good for cutting wall studs, floorboard and panelling joints. The metal stiffening along the top of the blade keeps it ridged.
		Pad Saw Also called a keyhole saw this small saw has a narrow tapered blade for cutting holes in timber.
		Floorboard saw This is good for cutting the edge of a floorboard make it easier to avoid damaging the board on either side.
		Coping Saw This has a frame that holds a fairly coarse narrow blade under tension. Used for cutting curves in wood.
		Hacksaw This is used for cutting metal it has a hardened steel blade with fine teeth. Can also be used for cutting steel concrete, reinforcing rods or small pieces of sheet metal.
		All Purpose Saw Is useful for cutting wood, metal, plastic and building boards. The short frameless blade has a low-friction. It very useful for cutting second hand coated timber which contain nails or screws that would blunt the blade of an ordinary wood saw.
		Mason Saw Closely resembles a hand saw, which is used for wood but the hardened Tungsten-Carbide teeth are designed to cut brick, concrete and stone.

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