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| Dado |
| A dado is one of those cuts requiring a specific blade known as the dado blade. A dado is a U shaped groove cut with or against the grain and commonly used to create joints for furniture construction. |
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| Deluxe mitre gauge |
| The Deluxe mitre gauge has positive adjustable stops with an index pin at 90 degrees and 45 degrees for faster, easier set ups. |
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| Detailed Sander |
| A sander that allows the user to effectively sand the small, hard-to-reach areas. |
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| Diagonal cutting pliers |
| Pliers have a nose and full cutting bite designed for cropping metal and cutting wire at a diagonal slant in a tight place. These pliers are also useful for installing and removing cotter pins. This tool is not appropriate for gripping or bending. |
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| Double-Insulated |
| Electrical products featuring two separate insulation systems. No need to ground these tools. |
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| Dovetail saw |
| UResembles a backsaw in the shape of the blade, but has a straight, screwdriver-shaped handle. Blades are short, made of very thin steel, and have fine teeth. Excellent for cutting fine joints. |
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| Drill |
| A revolving tool using either a drill bit to create holes or a screwdriving bit to fasten screws; drills typically have higher torque and greater RPMs than a screwdriver. |
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| Drill Bit |
| An accessory placed in the chuck of the drill that enables the drill to create holes in such surfaces as metal, steel, wood, and plastic. |
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| Drill press |
| A drill press functions just like an electric drill that is steadily guided into a workpiece and may have varying adjustments to cut holes of varying depths and angles. |
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| Dust Mask |
| Helps you breathe easy in dusty environments. Always use one when you're grinding, sanding, or doing anything that creates a lot of dust. |
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| 1/2" Drill |
| Designed for heavy drilling, which require higher torque and lower speeds. |
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| 3/8" Drill |
| These are drills that have a 3/8" chuck and are designed to meet most every need, from light-duty to light-commercial applications. |
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| Drive size |
| Size of square end that fits into a drive tool such as a ratchet. Available in four basic drive sizes - 1/4", 3/8", 1/2" & 3/4" drive. |
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| Drywall gun |
| Drywall guns are speciality drills that deliver higher RPMs and lower torque settings to prevent over-tightening and damaging the material or the screw head. |
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| Duckbill snip |
| The duckbill tin snip is designed especially for cutting intricate patterns and curves. It will make straight, irregular, or circular cuts in sheet metal, screening, or leather, and is suitable for either right or left hand use. |
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| Ear Muffs |
| Hard, formed external ear protection. |
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| Ear Plugs |
| Soft, internal ear protection. |
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| Ear Protection |
| Insulated ear muffs or ear plugs that help protect your ears from noise that power tools often generate. Especially important when working in small, enclosed spaces or running tools for a long period of time. |
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| Edger |
| An outdoor tool with a rotating blade used to eliminate overgrowth and create a clean cut along driveways, sidewalks, patios, curbs, etc. |
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| End cutting nipper |
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Ideal tool for cutting wire or nails. |
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| Extension bar |
| The extension bar is a handy accessory used between the drive tool and the socket to extend the reach of the socket. |
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| Extension Cord |
| An electric cord used between power tools and outlets to extend the range of the tools. Use only UL or CSA listed cords of proper gauge, as recommended in your instruction manuals. For use outdoors, only use cords marked "For Outdoor Use." |
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| Face Shield |
| An impact-resistant plastic shield that helps to protect your face from chips sparks or wire wheel bristles that can be thrown by certain power tools. |
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| Feather Board |
| A work helper used to firmly hold your workpiece against the fence or table of the tool when you're cutting. Helps keep hands from getting too close to dangerous blade or cutter areas. |
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| Fence |
| A device mounted on a tool that helps locate and guide your workpiece through the tool's blade or cutter. |
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| Finish Sander |
| A sander that provides a high finish quality and allows for moderate accessibility into small areas. |
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| Flex head ratchet |
| The flex head ratchet is the same as a ratchet except it has the added feature of being able to swivel from 15 to 90 degrees. |
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| Fore plane |
| The fore plane is 18 inches long and is used to true (make straight) uneven surfaces and long edges. The fore plane is often used to trim the edges of doors that are too long. |
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| Front locking chest |
| Chests and/or Cabinets that have a metal bar which gets locked in front of the drawers for security. |
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| Goggles |
| Special impact-resistant eyewear that must be worn whenever you operate a power tool. To assure your safety, look for the ANSI Z87.1 or in Canada the CSA Z94-3-M88 marking on your goggles. |
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| Grass Shear |
| An outdoor tool used to cut grass and small weeds that operates by having two metal blades moving in opposite directions; useful to trim around flower beds, trees, walkways, ponds and pools. |
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| Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter |
| A safety device that senses hazardous electrical leakage and quickly shuts off the circuit to help prevent electric shock. |
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| Grounded Outlets |
| Electrical outlets with two vertical slots and a third rounded hole for use with either two-or three-pronged plugs. Many power tools feature three- pronged plugs and require grounded outlets. Never remove the third prong to make the plug fit a two-holed receptacle. It's a real bad idea (potentially lethal). |
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| Guard |
| Protective devices that help cover power tool blades or grinding heads. Varieties include "Blade Guards" and "Cutter Guards." Never use a tool if the required guard has been removed or is not functioning properly. |
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| H formed runners |
| Chest and/or Cabinet slides that use an H shaped runner inside a C shaped runner similar to a filing cabinet's runners. |
