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| T slot mitre gauge |
| The T slot mitre gauge allows for faster, easier set ups. |
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| Table saw |
| The table saw is noted for its accuracy and ease of adjustment, particularly over the radial arm saw which required more adjustments. Because the circular blade of the table saw can be moved up, down and at an angle, it can make all conventional cuts. The table saw is also considered the tool of choice when making rip cuts. |
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| Tack hammer |
| Used mainly in upholstery work and for installing carpet. |
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| Tool box |
| General purpose tool boxes are the best option for the homeowner with a limited supply of tools or the mechanic who needs to carry tools to the job. |
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| Tool cabinet |
| Tool cabinets provide added storage flexibility. Cabinets have numerous drawers, and some have doors too. An important feature is the ease of rolling out the drawers no matter how heavily they are loaded. Drawers with ball bearing drawers open easier and quieter. |
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| Tool chest |
| Tool chests are usually heavier and stronger than tool boxes and have a greater capacity. These chests come in portable sizes or larger dimensions. Chests have drawers, and some have a tote tray that can be removed to carry tools needed for a specific job. |
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| Torque |
| Torque is a measurement of the amount of pressure which is used to produce rotation or torsion. |
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| Torque wrench |
| Wrench that has a built-in device to measure the torque or turning force of the tool. This wrench is used when a bolt must be tightened to a predetermined tightness, for example, on car engines. |
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| Try square |
| The try square checks work more 90 degree angles and for smoothness. It also marks right angle cuts on boards. |
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| UL-Listed |
| Tested and accepted by Underwriters Laboratories as safe for use when operated properly. If you aren't sure what's proper, re-read the manual. |
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| Universal charger |
| A universal charger can charge battery packs of different voltages. |
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| Universal joints |
| Add flexibility to a socket by allowing the socket to be used at various angles in tight places. |
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| Universal motor |
| Universal motors are typically found on drills, circular saws, pad sanders, belt sanders, jig saws, mitre saws, routers and wet/dry vacs. They have the advantage of being compact while being able to produce high speeds and offer a wide range of speed and power. They are however noisier than induction motors and their life is limited by the quality of their brushes. |
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| Vise |
| Same as clamp |
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| Voltage |
| Measure of electric potential. Typically 120 volts is required to operate corded power tools. |
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| Wet/Dry vac |
| The primary purpose of the Wet/dry vac is to make cleanup around the home, garage and basement quicker and more efficient than the standard household vacuum cleaner for rough debris such as wood chips, gravel and wet pick-up. |
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| Wide-jaw diagonal cutting pliers |
| Works well for cutting cable and other heavy wire. |
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| Wood lathe |
| A wood lathe rotates the workpiece on a horizontal axis. Wood turning chisels are then applied to the piece to round the stock or to create straight, rounded, squared, and V shaped cuts. |
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| Wrecking bar |
| The wrecking bar is used for heavy duty prying, stripping, and ripping. The basic difference between it and the ripping bar is size, the wrecking bar is much larger. |
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