Remodeling Tools & Equipment

Framing nailers, or framing nail guns, are among the larger of the nail gun types, and they shoot nails by using electromagnetism, explosive charge, flammable gas or pneumatic compressed air....

A floor sander is an important piece of equipment if you work around your house frequently. Renting one is a good choice for those who only need a sander once a year, but if you need one more...

Whilst a drill/driver is perfect for screwing and drilling into wood and other soft materials, when it comes to drilling into walls, masonry, brick and cement, an impact drill is the right power...

You can weld like pieces of plastic together with hot air and a filler rod. The heat required to weld plastic varies depending on the molecular structure of the plastic. You need to have a...

Dowels are rounded wooden poles that come in a variety of thicknesses. They are available at almost any home-improvement or hardware store, and they may be used for a variety of purposes around...

Like any nail gun, a Bostitch framing nail gun allows you to rapidly and efficiently drive nails into a surface, saving you time and effort on home improvement projects. Using a variable air...

A drill pump is used to pump nonflammable fluids. The drill pump has no internal motor to drive the impeller; instead, you use a standard hand drill to move the fluids. The power from the drill...

Toenailing, or driving a nail in diagonally to connect two boards that meet at a 90-degree angle, is a basic technique widely used in construction. Among other applications, you may need to...

A pop rivet is a fastener that consists of a pin-style shaft that is mushroomed on one end and a flared hollow rivet that as a smooth conical shaped head. Pop riveting guns pull the pin into the...

Condensation will cause air tools to lock or freeze up after an extended amount of time. Condensation forms when air enters the air compressor intake. The humidity in the air turns to water vapor...

A spiral saw essentially is a small router that accepts a variety of bits for cutting drywall, wood, tile and other relatively thin construction materials. Using a spiral saw on drywall allows you...

Over time, bandsaw blades can acquire a buildup of sap and other residue from cutting through wood. The residue makes the blade dull, increasing the risk of splintering the wood and reducing your...

To access the internal components of a Dewalt drill, you must first loosen and remove the chuck from the front of the drill motor. Before you loosen the chuck, you need to determine whether the...

Replacing a worn chuck or worn parts attached to the chuck requires that you remove the chuck from the body of the drill motor. The majority of Dewalt VSR drills have removable chucks. To...

A hole saw consists of an arbor, drill bit and a large tubular hole saw. The arbor secures the hole saw to the drill motor. Held within the arbor is the drill bit used to start a pilot hole to...

If you're building your own granite countertop, you'll notice that after you've done a proper installation, you still have to do something about the rough edges. With a honing stone, you can start...

A well organized workshop can make the difference between a project and a chore, but sometimes it's hard to know where to begin. There are lots of creative organization solutions to alleviate your...

Most radial arm saws are built with a steel frame and a wooden table top. The main reason for this it that the saw blade will penetrate the table top for most cuts. After prolonged use it will...

A plumb bob is a balanced weight with a sharp point on one end and an attachment point for a cord on the other. Properly tying the knot in the cord to secure the plumb bob will ensure that the...

Lapping a chisel simply means to flatten the back, or face, of the chisel; it is the first part of the sharpening process. Lapping a chisel is actually a two-step process (the first step is to lap...

Crown molding is one of the most difficult moldings to install, but one of the most attractive when added to a room. Determining the angle of a corner to make a crown molding cut is never a...

Air tools have simplified the jobs that once required strenuous physical labor. Building homes, painting houses and working on automobiles with pneumatic tools is increasingly more common. In home...

Metric bolts are sized based on their diameter, thread width and length. Some are also labeled according to their strength. Metric bolts can be purchased online or at hardware stores. Before...

A staple gun holds a clip of metal staples that can be used to fasten building materials as fast as the user can pull the trigger. Staples eject with force by a spring-loaded firing system that...

Metric screws are measured differently than American screws. In addition to using metric units, instead of measuring threads per inch, the metric screws list the distance between the threads. If...

The Sawzall is a versatile reciprocating saw designed to be used in wide variety of projects. It can be used to cut PVC, metal, wood and nail-embedded wood, and to make scroll cuts, rough cuts and...

With attachments, a standard electric drill can quickly become a sheet metal cutting tool. Sheet metal drill attachments range from circle cutters to shears. Shears are the most versatile drill...

The key to drilling into masonry is to use an impact drill, also called a hammer drill or driver. Using a carbide-tipped masonry bit will result in optimum performance. An impact drill works by...

The Leatherman Super Tool is a multi-tool with a variety of functions and extensions. The Super Tool features three blades and 15 additional tools designed to assist its user in performing common...

There are six basic cuts. The cross cut, the rip cut, the miter cut, the bevel cross cut, the bevel rip cut and the compound miter cut. Long cuts are technically called "rip cuts." Rip cuts are...

The miter saw, a circular power saw, is one of the most useful tools in your home workshop. Securely attached to a base, it gives you the power to quickly and accurately make crosscuts in wood or...

Before you set up your miter saw take some time to get familiar with the elements that make up the miter saw. The saw will come with a blade. A 10" blade will cut materials up to 2" thick or 6"...

Rusty nails should never be used, as they will not be effective. There are a numerous ways you can remove rust from a nail, however, depending mostly on how much rust there is. Rust can also be a...

Ryobi power planer blades are reversible; you get two blades for the price of one. When the blade becomes dulled, switch it over and use the other side. Blades for the Ryobi planers come in pairs;...

The Skil line of saws is known for ease of use and durability. Over time the blade on your Skil saw may become dull or even break. If you suspect your blade needs to be replaced, pay close...

Creating compressed air also creates moisture. It's important to always drain the compressor tank before operating the unit. If you don't, you can end up with a tank full of water, not air....

Replacing a Ryobi 10-inch miter-saw blade is easy if you follow some basic concepts. The key to it is to make sure the blade isn't bigger than 10 inches or thicker than the factory-supplied blade....

Pegboards are excellent storage centers that allow you to see your tools and get to them easily. Installing a pegboard is an easy task with basic carpentry skills. Within an afternoon you can have...

Sometimes when using a miter saw you may need a thicker fence. The size and position of the woodwork can demand it. If you take a look at your existing miter fence you'll see some holes. The holes...

Eyebolts are used to lift heavy machinery. Equipment can have any number of eyebolts, which are bolts with looped heads. Electric motors and compact vertical equipment will generally have one...

Plastic screws and other plastic fasteners have a few advantages over their metal counterparts. The fact that they're not conductive makes them ideal in electrical applications, and their...

Tools can not only be expensive to replace, they are often a source of pride for their owners, sometimes even holding sentimental value. One way to make keep a vaued shovel in use, for instance,...

If it hasn't happened to you, it's probably happened to someone you know. At some point, everyone gets their fingers stuck together when using super glue. But remaining calm and following the...

Electrical extension cords are notorious for getting tangled, coming unraveled, and generally causing problems when trying to store them between uses. You may have noticed an experienced tradesman...

Lifting slings are used to lift loads with a crane. A lifting sling can be used as a basket, choker or straight connection. The eye loops of the lifting sling are connected to the body of the...

Nylon lifting slings are used to lift heavy loads. When a nylon sling is damaged and is not removed from service, the results can be deadly. Performing routine inspections of nylon slings is...

Changing the bits in a Dewalt driver is simple. While there are several types of Dewalt drivers, they all have chucks and jaws on the front in common. You driver, or drill, may be keyed or...

If you are in the market to buy a roofing nail gun, there are many considerations to make before buying one. This tool is a great way to work efficiently and quickly when putting a new roof on...

A soldering iron may be one of the simpler pieces of electronic repair equipment you will use, but it needs regular maintenance in order to operate properly. If you do not keep your soldering tip...

When you're trying to get business for your contracting company, it's important that your interactions with customers are professional. Writing a clear and detailed estimate for a home improvement...