tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8959247710823348752011-04-21T12:49:41.767-07:00Get Them Fasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01772628862027164703noreply@blogger.comBlogger21100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-895924771082334875.post-76522838285024479602008-05-07T10:12:00.000-07:002008-05-07T10:24:18.859-07:00<script type="text/javascript"><!-- google_ad_client = "pub-2710684059711773"; /* 728x90, created 5/7/08 */ google_ad_slot = "0536165468"; google_ad_width = 728; google_ad_height = 90; //--><br /></script><br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"><br /></script><br />There is no better way to mess up a home improvement job than by using the wrong tools for the job. You want to make sure you have the right tools and the right size to eliminate the risk of having to start over. There are hundreds of tools that you may have to use during some project, but for this article I will focus on wrenches, hand saws, and other hand tools.<br /><br />When it comes to wrenches, there are over 10 different wrenches you may come across for the job. The most basic kind is the open-end wrench, which provides grip on two sides of the head while allowing another side to be open so the wrench can be placed on a nut. Another common wrench is the box wrench, which has an enclosed head and provides more leverage by enclosing the nut.<br /><br />The other two commonly known wrenches are the combination wrench and the adjustable wrench. As their names imply, the combination wrench is a combination of the open-end and box wrench while the adjustable wrench allows you to adjust the size of the head.<br /><br />Much like wrenches, there are around 14 different kinds of hand saws as well. The rip saw has teeth that are cross-filed to ensure that the chisel point is set square to the direction of cutting. Because of the large, chisel-shaped teeth, it is made to cut with the wood grain. The ragged cut that this hand saw makes is unsatisfactory for finish work.<br /><br />A crosscut hand saw is best used for cutting across wood grain and helps produce a smoother cut than rip saws. This can also be used to cut plywood. The last hand saw worth mentioning is the hacksaw, which is used to cut metal or plastic. This hand saw consists of a blade held in a steel frame with high tension to hold the blade rigidly straight.<br /><br />The last topic I will hit on is your basic hand tools that are of necessity for many home improvement jobs. These consist of hammers, pliers, wrenches, screwdrivers and cutting tools and so on. While there are a hundred different styles and models for hand tools, the best way to find what you are looking for is to decide what kind of job you are doing. For instance, there are cutting tools for cutting ceramic, different axes and hand saws. Once you know exactly what you are looking for, take the time to do further research and you can narrow down your choices.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/895924771082334875-7652283828502447960?l=drill-bits-set.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Get Them Fasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01772628862027164703noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-895924771082334875.post-27356161133856027332008-04-24T04:32:00.000-07:002008-04-24T04:37:30.949-07:00<div style="text-align: justify;">Whether you are fixing up the walls in the basement, putting together the kids crib, or putting up a towel handle in the bathroom, at some point you’ll need to drill a hole. You probably already got a drill, somewhere. Now you need the drill bits. And confronted with the choices in a hardware store, you are liable to wonder why are the prices so different, and what the heck is HSS…<br /><br />So here is a primer for you newbies, (and not so newbies) as to the main choice of drill bit materials out there.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Low Carbon Steel Drill Bits</span><br /><br />This is the cheapest option. Best used only on softwood. This type requires frequent sharpening and has a relatively short life span.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">High Carbon Steel Drill Bits</span><br /><br />This is the next step on the price (and hardness) ladder. These bits can be used on hardwood and even some metals. On the down side, they have low resistance to heat and loose sharpness pretty quickly.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">High Speed Steel Drill Bits (HSS Drill Bits)</span><br /><br />Nowadays these have mostly replaced the older Carbon steel bits on the market. HSS bits are significantly more resistant to heat, and therefore they are well suited to most wood and metal jobs.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Titanium Coated Drill Bits</span><br /><br />Titanium coating makes these bits harder and therefore last longer than the common HSS bits.<br /><br />Of the different Titanium coatings, the most common are Titanium Nitride (TiN), Titanium Aluminum Nitride (TiAN) and Titanium Carbon Nitride (TiCN). These coatings can increase the lifespan of a drill by three, five and more times, with TiAN considered the most long lasting. Unfortunately, though, coated bits cannot be resharpened properly when dulled -- the coating will be gone, and so will all its benefits.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Carbide Tipped Drill Bits</span><br /><br />These are very hard, dissipate heat quickly and hold an edge longer than others. On the down side, though, they are brittle and are likely to chip.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Cobalt Drill Bits</span><br /><br />Again, cobalt bits retain hardness at much higher temperatures than the HSS but are more brittle. They are mostly used for drilling stainless steel and other metals.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Diamond Drill Bits</span><br /><br />As diamond is the hardest material known to man, diamond drill bits (which contain a layer of diamond particles) are used for the toughest surfaces, such as glass, granite, ceramics, etc. These are often used in the aerospace and automotive industries.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/895924771082334875-2735616113385602733?l=drill-bits-set.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Get Them Fasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01772628862027164703noreply@blogger.com0