Tools & Skills

The term Mini belt sander can be defined as, or has a description of “Ideal for shaping wood. Usually a “finger width” belt of abrasive, ideal for shaping wood. Not suited to finishing larger areas.”

The term Reciprocating Saw (or Multi-saw) can be defined as, or has a description of “This saw can sand, file, derust clean and shape.”

The term Multi-sander can be defined as, or has a description of “Multi sanders give a finer finish than orbital sanders.”

The term Multi-meter can be defined as, or has a description of “A combined voltmeter, ammeter, and continuity tester.”

The term Lump hammer can be defined as, or has a description of “A small, but very heavy hammer, normally used with cold chisels for masonry work. Not suitable for most types of woodwork.”

When you buy or hire a ladder, wooden or metal, bear in mind that: Wooden ladders need special care however most modern ladders are now made of light weight aluminium. Wood Ladders should be made from straight-grained, knot-free timber. Good-quality wooden ladders … Read more

Jigsaw is a special type of power tool that uses a thin blade to cut through materials. Jigsaws are used to make a variety of cuts in wood, plastic and metal. The saw has a thin blade that reciprocates at high speed, … Read more

Hot air guns are the modern equivalent of a blowtorch, they are often also referred to as heat guns. They are used to heat up metal, plastic and other materials. Hot air guns have many uses, from removing paint and varnish to … Read more