Questions tagged [tools]
Tool (n) - 1. A mechanical device intended to make a task easier, 2. equipment used in a profession, e.g., tools of the trade, 3. Something to perform an operation; an instrument; a means
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What is this tool used for and what is it called?
What is this tool called and what is it used for?
I have searched for the product number on Biltema without luck as the number is not visible anymore. Contacting Biltema with the same pictures also ...
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What weight of dead blow hammer is best of pounding together a large number of plastic crate kits [closed]
I need to assemble a large number of aquablox plastic water matrixes (they are essentially milk crates that snap together) and the instruction video says that a dead weight hammer is best.
What weight ...
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How to straighten a crooked bench grinder arbor?
I finally got sufficiently annoyed by my bench grinder's violent vibrations. I took off the discs and discovered that the little discless stubs are already wiggling themselves quite substantially. ...
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What is this specific tool?
Can anyone identify this? My best guess was some kind of tool for opening drain clean outs maybe?
The inside says “C.A. Inc.” and “D” which I am guessing is a size.
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I don't know what it is. The only similar thing I found was a silversmith tool but this has a point on it and doesn't have the square thing on bottom [closed]
This was in a box of wrenches I bought but I don't know what it is. The only similar thing I found was a Blacksmith/silversmith tool but this has a point on it and doesn't have the square thing on the ...
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Tools for removing ceramic tile baseboard from concrete wall?
I want to replace my tile baseboard with a PVC one, from what I gathered I should be able to remove it with a chisel or a crowbar but I've tried with a chisel and all I can do is chip away the ceramic ...
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What kind of tool can I use to tighten this bolt in a really awkward spot?
Trying to attach a ladder leveler to my ladder.
I need to hold the bolt from one side while tightening nut on the other. Bolt side has the parts from the leveler in the way. Nut side has walls on both ...
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What does this dial on my wire stripper do?
I recently got a wire stripper online which has a slightly more robust version of the 'hold both ends of a wire and pull' mechanism for stripping wire. It works great, but it has a bit of a mysterious ...
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Can anyone tell me what this tool is?
I work for the Forest service and this strange tool just showed up. Can't figure out what it is. Maybe a saw chain measuring tool or tree sight?,
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Should I be wearing hearing protection when using a regular hammer? [closed]
When a hammer strikes an object, the kinetic energy of the hammer is rapidly deposited in the struck object and released all at once. I once read somewhere that this can cause a high impulse of sonic ...
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What tap do I need for this application?
I have some wire shelving units that I would like to extend the poles on to make them taller. The shelves are composed of two vertical poles that are female threaded on one end. The poles are ...
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What justified getting bigger vacuum pump for HVAC?
I have noticed HVAC vacuum pumps come in CFM ranging 3-10 (maybe wider). What determines whether you need more CFM, is it the size of your system (tons) or the poundage of refrigerant, the length of ...
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What is this round metal bar, 1" by 34"?
The knob on the end kind of makes it look like a handle, but when held in my hands, smallish, it doesn't feel like it was made to be a handle.
Google image search didn't provide anything similar.
What ...
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What router bits do I buy?
I have bought this router: https://www.dewalt.co.uk/product/dcw604nt-xj/18v-xr-brushless-8mm-14-router-bare-unit
I assume the "8mm" in the description refers to the size of the bit I can use....
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Info about this old riveting gun from West Germany? [closed]
Found a cute hand tool in a shed. Reverse image search suggests it's a riveting gun. One side says "Intern(i)et W. Germany", the other says "NZ-3". I'm not usually into riveting, ...
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How to add new drain auger (snake) attachments?
Problem:
Clogged outside 3 inch drain pipe. No trees in the yard but it feels like there might be mulch and packed dirt in the drain (the yard previously had a lot of mulch and house is built 2021). I ...
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Morse Taper 1 to ER32 or ER40 collet holder - make?
I have a small vintage benchtop lathe with a MT1 taper in the headstock.
I've been using a modern ER16 collet perfectly well with this setup for a couple of years, but it only goes up to 10mm. I ...
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What is this wire stripping tool connected to a drill called?
In this YouTube video the poster has a quite ingenious wire stripping setup connected to a drill. Was wondering what that was called and whether such a thing can be purchased?
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What is this item with many small gadgets on a keyhole-shaped ring?
I found this in a tool box when I was cleaning out my dad's garage. Does anyone know what it is and it's used for? It says kirsch in the inside. I don't know if there all exactly the same size but I ...
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Is it safe to install plumbing fittings with a battery powered impact wrench?
I'm using Uponor brass fittings to connect to old galvanized Pipe. Some of these fittings are very hard to get to because they're near the eve of the house -- maybe even impossible. I'm wondering if ...
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Is it safe to detach and reattach this propane hose with a household wrench?
I'm wondering if it would be safe to use a household wrench to detach (and reattach) this propane hose at the coupling indicated by the yellow arrow if I've shut off the gas supply at the propane tank ...
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How (not) to treat the surface of a precision ruler?
I made the mistake of leaving my Starrett ruler in a damp, cold workshop and develop a small patch of rust. To compound this mistake, I decided to dip it in rust-remover.
As you can see, I turned my ...
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C-clips removal and installation on spray equipment
Dealing with C-clips when cleaning spray guns frustrates me.
I lose them, bend them, gouge my fingers, scratch my equipment, and sometimes give up.
Is there a recommended way of working with them that ...
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What is this cylindrical spring-containing drill-set accessory?
A collection of drill bits contains three elements like the one in the picture below. It's about 30mm high. 15mm outer diameter, and marked "ADW". Internally it contains a spring with some ...
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Testing phone installation without phone service
Is there a way, such as a simulation tool, that would allow me to test some phone wiring + outlets without having actual phone service? A device that would fake signal from one end to another?
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How to remove this lock in order to change the door knob?
I am trying to change a door knob but first I need to remove the lock. There seems to be a kind of nail that is visible on both sides of this piece (see pictures), but it is stuck. I tried to hit it ...
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Spacing tool for joints - anyone know what the tool seen here is called?
Does anyone know what this tool seen at 4:48 is called? I tried searching for various names of what I thought it might be called but can't find anything. Or a similar tool would be fine - basically ...
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why does my multimeter show continuity (but no resistance) when not connected to anything?
Why does my multimeter show continuity (but no resistance) when not connected to anything?
Continuity is detected!
But no resistance is detected at 200 ohms.
Or 2 million ohms.
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Can any one tell me what this tool is?
What is this?
What is this tool used for?
it seems to be a stainless tool steel and has a round shaft with a triangle tip.
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Customising an ikea kallax 4x4 [closed]
I'm completely new to diy and wanted some pointers on how to turn an ikea kallax 4x4 to fit into a space.
I would like to sand and repaint the blue pieces.
Questions are:
What grit of sandpaper would ...
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How do i reassemble a Arrow Powershop Pro 8000 staple gun?
I have a Powershop Pro 8000 staple gun that jammed on me. So I opened it up to fix jam and it came all apart. How do I reassemble it? Is there a site I can get a diagram of the inside of it?
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Remove stubborn drill press chuck
I have an old craftsman drill press. Model #113.213090:
and I've noticed the chuck that I have with it really starts to slip off drill bits, even if I try to crank it tight. So anyhow I went to ...
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Tool Identification - screwdriver-like
I got this tool from my grandfather's house. It looks incomplete, like some parts are missing. The tool is simply a 1/8" steel rod about 7" long with one end flattened into a screwdriver ...
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What do the 1/4 , 3/8, and 1/2 in the impact drivers mean?
I bought my first impact driver--a Worx 1/4 & 3/8 impact driver. I am trying to buy sockets and realised that these sockets come with drive sizes mostly 1/2".
I read more and I found that the ...
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How to remove small nails from Homasote?
I have a Homasote underlayment. The small nail heads holding it down are deeper than the surface of that Homasote so it’s hard to get a grip on them. Should I just give up on the nails and use a ...
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Can circular saws be used in a wet application to cut concrete with a diamond blade?
I've seen videos of people cutting concrete using a circular saw and diamond blade, and using a hose on the running blade to minimize the dust. My initial reaction is how are they safely running ...
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pilot bit for masonry hole saw
This seems like a stupid question, but I cannot figure it out ...
I have a couple of masonry hole saws (carbide tips) that I am using to drill holes through a cinderblock foundation wall for various ...
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Convert pipe wrench to crescent wrench
Has anyone seen any sort of jaw covers for a pipe wrench to be able to convert it to a crescent wrench (would also need to adjust the angle of the bottom jaw of course)? It'd be nice to have able to ...
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What do we call this simple ragged-end cylindrical tool for making round holes in walls? It's a hand tool, to be hit by hammer
I came across the Russian word шлямбур (shlyambur), describing this kind of tool for making holes in brick/concrete walls, but I can't seem to find the correct English term. The entries in the ...
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Purpose of indent on tape measure hook
What is the purpose of the little indent on the bottom of the hooks on tape measures?
There's no end to the sites and videos explaining that the hole/notch is for hooking on the head of a screw, but ...
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Can You Help Identify This Tool? Assuming It's 1800s!
My grandfather was gifted this tool and we're trying to identify what it is. It has no unique markings other than the portion where engraved "US." It has a rivet on it, and that's as far as ...
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I have a circuit breaker in my panel which I don't know where it goes. How can I find it out?
When I turn it off, everything in my home still works. I suspect that it leads to wires that are buried in the wall somewhere.
The only problem is that I need more electricity.
So I probably need a ...
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How to repair the handle of a mitre saw
The handle of my mitre saw has cracked and is about to break. How can I repair this to be able to keep using the saw?
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What is an adjustable wrench fit for tightening bolts?
The other day I saw a plumber tighten a bolt with what looked like an adjustable wrench. But it seemed like he didn't need to take it off the bolt every time to turn it further. Rather, it looked like ...
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How to use multimeter probes overhead?
If I have to do some testing in an overhead electrical box with a multimeter, it is very hard to keep hands still enough to maintain the tips of probes on the wire because you are holding them ...
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How can I use a plunge router on a vertical surface? [closed]
tldr: can I use a plunge router horizontally (for example, routing a recess on a wall stud).
I am planning a project using low profile architectural panel clips (Sugatsune VL-03, if it matters). I am ...
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What is this tool that looks like a prybar with tapered tines?
I found this tool in the middle of the road. Appears to be a pry bar of some sort, approximately 16" long. Can anyone identify it and its use?
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Rivet gun not gripping rivet again on 2nd pull?
I'm using a (brand-new) hand rivet gun to re-attach 2 plastic pieces of a car bumper (there were rivets here previously).
The first rivet went in perfectly. But since then the rivet gun seems to push ...
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Cast Iron Valve/Square Wrench?
Found this in my grandfather’s garage. Any idea what it is/used for? Handle embossed with “KEEP UPRIGHT.” Square hole approximately 15/16".
