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Safe chainsawingAvoid hazardous kickback injuries by learning the basics of a good grip Read More.. |
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How to use a planerShape up by shaving layers of timber using this classic hand-held power tool |
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Guide to HandsawsEverything you need to know about using handsaws. From the keyhole saw to the general-purpose saw,... |
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How to use a RouterStay on the edge with this accurate workshop cutter |
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How to Use a Power DrillAn electric power drill with a hammer-drilling function is a versatile, ... |
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![]() | Guide to Handsaws 4Everything you need to know about using handsaws. From the keyhole saw to the general-purpose saw, we have them all covered. | ![]() | Hammers & Mallets 2Hammers are the most frequently used tools of all. So why are there so many bent nails, dented pieces of timber and bruised thumbs around? Selecting the right hammer is all-important! | ![]() | How to use a Router 2Stay on the edge with this accurate workshop cutter | ![]() | Carve a sign with an electric chisel 1Carving into hardwood gives cleaner edges than softwood. Use a long piece of weathered 170 x 35mm timber to carve the sign. | ![]() | How to use a planer 1Shape up by shaving layers of timber using this classic hand-held power tool | ![]() | How to use a claw hammerA claw hammer will drive all but the smallest nails with ease, and its claw will extract nails that are misaligned or bent while being driven in. Hold it near the end of the handle and watch the hammerhead to make sure that it strikes the nail head squarely. | ![]() | How to use a pin hammerA pin hammer is easier to handle when driving small panel pins, tacks, upholstery nails and glazing sprigs (used to hold glass panes in wooden window frames). | Gripping and tightening toolsAround the house you will have to tackle a variety of small jobs where you need to get a grip on something. | How to drill holesThere are few DIY jobs that do not involve drilling a hole at some stage. Your cordless drill is the power source for most of these operations, used in conjunction with a range of drill bits and other accessories. | Shape wood by handMost of the wood you use will be in standard sizes or will be a ready-machined moulding, and the range of sizes and cross-sections available will meet most of your requirements. |
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