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	Power Tool Advice If you use power tools with a frequency then make sure you buy semi-industrial tools; they are designed to last longer than normal power tools and they are in the same price range as well. When buying power tool try getting ones that come in its own plastic case, they make life easier because you know where all the addition components go because they make space for them. If they don't come in their own case then buy a good quality tool box to store all your tools in. Also make sure it has a draw or a tray because most power tools come with different tools, dust bags, and sanding sheets, therefore you will have a safe place to place them. If you can afford to buy one with a vice on top its very handy for keeping things in places when drilling or doing other work.
	Inspecting tools Always check your tools, so as to avoid any accidents or injuries. With tools such as a skill saw or mitre saw, anything that uses circular blade; firstly make sure that it is unplugged to avoid an accidents and then check the blade for cracks and look to see if the teeth are not broken or twisted. You also need to check the plastic cases on the main body of the saw to make sure there are no cracks, also check the power cable for any cuts or breaks and look at the plug in case the plug case has come loose or pins are broken. It’s advisable to buy a circuit breaker plug for the power tools, you plug the power tool into the plug on the circuit breaker then plug circuit breaker into the wall plug or extinction (some of these also have circuit breaker built in to the extinction). then if for some reason the cable get cuts or power tool get damaged (e.g. getting wet) it will automatically cutting off the power to the power tool, saving you and the and sometimes power tool from any serious damage. A last bit of advice is when drilling or cutting through a wall always use a mains and pipe detector in case there is wires running through the wall see repair index detector.
	Drills There are two different types of power drills Mains and Cordless. Mains Drill Mains drills are rated in Watts. Manufacturers usually rate drills in input power but what you want is output power which is normally 60% less than the input power. Below there are some Watts rating that you should take into account when buying a drill. 250 Watts for light work in wood and soft masonry. 350 to 400 Watts will handle most jobs. 600 Watts if you’re planning to drill into concrete. Try getting one with speed control and a reversible chuck to use with a screw driver bit. If you want to do a lot of drilling in walls or concrete get one with hammer action, which sends the drill up and down at the same time as it rotates this helps break the surface up under the drill bit. Also try them out first to see if they are comfortable in your hand and are balanced correctly. Check to see how long the power cord is because short cords are a problem when drilling into walls or ceilings due to the weight of the extension lead making the drill difficult to balance.
			Cordless drills These are great for when you have to do jobs outside or far from a power source, they are also good for jobs in the home where a trailing lead might get in the way. Cordless drills are usually rated by their battery capacity which is measured in volts. When buying a cordless drill look for one with the highest voltage you can afford 12v should be the minimum 24v or higher will give you a more powerful drill. Also look for one with a replaceable battery so that you can charge one whiling using the other one. Again try to get one with a speed control and a reversible chuck to use with a screw driver bit. If you are doing a lot of drilling in walls or concrete get one with a hammer action which sends the drill up and down at the same time as it rotates this helps break the surface up under the drill bit. Also try them out first to see if they fit comfortably in your hand and are balanced correctly.
	Saws There are three different types of saws Circular, Reciprocating and Jigsaws. Power Circular Saw Will accurately cut timber or man-made board down to size. The power saw has a very clean cut so that you most likely won’t need to plane it after.
	.		Power Reciprocating Saw Is a two handed power saw that has a long pointed blade, it is very powerful. It can cut through a complete stud partition and also will be able to cut through metal pipe
	Power Jigsaw Is useful for cutting curves in boards and timber. It can also be used for cutting holes in fixed wall panels and sawing through floor boards		.
			Power Planer A power planer is similar to a standard hand tool planer, but unlike the hand tool it is a much more easier to use with better results. It is used to trim off excess wood, for example if needing to make a door fit a frame.
	Router This tool is used predominately in wood work, to engrave and bevel wood. Also can be used for kitchen counters to make hidden joints.

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