How To Sharpen Tools With A Bench Grinder: A Complete Guide When I was organizing my home tool kit, I realized that a lot of my tools needed to be sharpened. Since this is an issue that I deal with quite frequently, I decided to find something that I could invest in to do the …
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When it comes to completing DIY home improvement projects, it is important to keep in mind the correct techniques and safety precautions in doing so. Since I have been recently taking on a few projects of my own, I have started to do some deeper research on topics that might help me out in my …
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When I went to remove a bolt earlier this week, I realized that it had been broken and became almost impossible to take out. In panic, I did some research to find out how I could use my vise grips to extract it safely. How can you remove a broken bolt with vise grips? When …
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The history of many tools dates back so early in human history that no one person or group can be credited with their invention. The tool that we now call a plier was once called a pincer, and probably dates back to the Bronze Age, where it was likely used to hold hot objects during …
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When it comes to driving a nail into any kind of surface, there is always the risk of pounding it in crookedly and not noticing until it is too late. By that time, the hole will have already been created and the nail inserted. To combat this common mistake, I came up with a list …
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After considering a purchase of a new handsaw for my garage toolkit, I came across a wide variety of these tools that I could choose from. Not sure where to start, I decided to compile a list of 12 main categories and come up with a comprehensive guide on what each one is used for …
*Scroll down to go right to the hand tools pictures and names list! After starting to build-up my own homeowner’s toolkit post-house purchase, I started to wonder if I was missing anything. So, I did some research to compile the ultimate list of the different types of hand tools, what they are used for, and …
In a recent conversation that I had with some of my friends in construction this week, I heard them briefly mention the topic of torquing with a spanner. Since I don’t know much about these topics myself, I decided to do some of my own research to come up with a guide on how to …
When I was reading through an article online that had to do with a DIY project I am planning to attempt, I noticed the word hacksaw throughout the piece. Since it sounded very similar to handsaw, which is a tool that I happen to own, I decided to do some research to find out what …
After my recent purchase of a new doorbell for my front door, I realized that this area of my home is constructed with brick and that I would not be able to follow the recommended method of installation. In a panic, I did some research to find out how to drill into brick without using …