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Saturday, April 18th, 2009

Tools! You Need Them, But What and How Many?

Executive Summary about : Kit Tool  by Stephen Dolan


Tools ! A basic toolbox is essential for any homeowner, or even renter.

It is important to first consider the importance of getting quality tools before buying any tools. You should only buy quality tools. Quality tools will last longer, and work better. A well-made drill will drill straighter. A well-made screwdriver will tighten faster.

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The first tool you should buy for your toolbox is a screwdriver. A screwdriver will come in handy on almost any project around the house, from replacing your telephone jacks to building a that new addition you’ve always dreamed about. If you can afford it, get a screwdriver with a full set of detachable tips (including Phillips heads).

The final basic tool you need for your toolbox is a set of adjustable wrenches. Other small tools you can fit into your toolbox are a level, tape measure, utility knife, pliers, and flash light (always useful when working in out of the way corners).

You can start expanding into more substantial tools once you have your three basic tools covered and have started to fill your toolbox with smaller gadgets.

The first non-toolbox tool you should buy is an electric drill. If you’ve ever had to put screws in by hand, you will immediately appreciate the power and convenience of using a drill. A good drill will help you put in screws effortlessly and accurately. When buying a drill, be sure to compare the prices of normal power drills with cordless power drills.

The Best Place For Your Tools

Executive Summary about : Tool Box by Greg K. Hansward

If you are just starting out in acquiring your tools, a small tackle box may serve the purpose of a tool box, as long as it is sturdy and big enough to hold the basic tools. There are even tools boxes that have molded spaces to fit the various tools perfectly.

So what tools do you want in your toolbox? - A home repair manual. - A hammer. There are a lot of other kinds of hammers, such as framing hammer, balpeen hammer, a mallet or a sledge hammer. You will learn from experience if you need any of these.

1. Screwdriver.

It is a simple enough tool with a handle, shaft and head. - Pliers. Pliers enable you to grab things firmly. But there are also pliers that do more than grip, such as cutting pliers or crimping pliers for electrical work. But even gripping pliers come in different types such as flat nose, round nose and needle nose.

2. Tape measure.

A frame saw may be needed for larger jobs.

3. Putty knife.

4. Wrench. Other types are box end, crescent, socket and allen wrench.

Cordless Drills

Friday, April 3rd, 2009

Cordless Drills: Cordless Drill Review

Executive Summary about : cordless drills By screwdriver-tool.com

Ten of the tested cordless drills use lithium-ion batteries. Despite their higher price, expert reviews say lithium-ion cordless drills and drivers have such longer lives that they can be better investments in the long run. Lithium-ion cordless tools are also much better for the environment.

The lithium-ion cordless drills compared at Consumer Reports vary in voltage, while the more recent comparison tests at Popular Woodworking cover only powerful 18-volt cordless drills. Fine Homebuilding tests 12 lithium-ion cordless impact drivers in an even more recent review.

A review at Tools of the Trade also tests lithium-ion cordless tools, including circular and reciprocating saws. Lithium-ion batteries have also reinvigorated cordless tools at the lower extreme of size and power. Experts say this 1.8-pound cordless drill can drive most screws without the need to drill a pilot hole, and one review in Fine Woodworking recommends it as the best cordless drill/driver for most users. For example,

Popular Mechanics recommends the 12-volt DeWalt DC742KA (*Est. $140) as the best cordless drill for homeowners. Reviews also favor compact, lightweight cordless drills ranging from the “pocket-size” 10.8-volt Bosch PS20-2 (*Est. $100) to the 15.6-volt Panasonic EY6432GQKW (*Est. $190). Among budget cordless drills, Ryobi and Craftsman outperform Black & Decker, Firestorm and Skil.

What kind of cordless drill or driver do you need?

If you mainly need to hang pictures and shelves, assemble furniture and other light tasks, experts recommend a small, lightweight cordless screwdriver or “palm driver.” Here’s a rundown of the various types and uses of cordless drills.

  • Cordless drill/driver: Best for most homeowners. The most common type of cordless tool, these come with bit for both drilling holes and driving or removing screws. An adjustable clutch regulates the torque, or twisting power, applied to a screw. These are best for most homeowners who need both drill and screwdriver functions.
  • Cordless hammerdrill/drivers for drilling in concrete or brick. These are more powerful but also heavier. They have a specially designed clutch that allows the drill bit to punch in and out while it’s spinning. You can turn off the hammer action for general use.
  • Cordless impact drivers for driving lots of screws. Impact drivers are different from hammerdrills. When an impact driver senses resistance, torque increases so the bit is less likely to slip out of the screw head than it would with a regular drill. While capable of drilling holes, they are mainly used for projects which require driving a large number of screws — such as building a deck.
  • Cordless screwdriver. Sometimes called “palm drivers,” these are small, simple and lightweight tools, good for hanging shelves and pictures or assembling furniture.

If you’re just drilling a lot of holes, a cordless drill is faster. But if you’re drilling a pilot hole, then switching bits to drive a screw, a cordless impact driver is the faster and better tool, partly because it eliminates the need for a pilot hole.

The type of battery affects runtime and price.

  • NiCad batteries cost the least but are the least environmentally friendly — that’s because their manufacture releases cadmium. NiCad batteries require careful recycling to prevent contamination of soil and groundwater. They lose their charge in storage, and it can be tricky to maintain them properly through a lot of recharging cycles. Their one advantage is that they work well in very cold weather.
  • NiMH batteries have a longer runtime between charges and are considered more environmentally friendly. To work at full power in very cold weather they need a few minutes of recharging to warm them up.

Lithium-ion batteries are smaller and lighter, so you get more power with less weight. A 28-volt lithium-ion cordless drill may weigh as little as an 18-volt NiCad drill. Lithium-ion batteries have a long runtime, keep their charge for a very long time between uses and have a longer lifetime (more charging cycles) without any “memory effect.”

They’re also designed to keep the tool running at full power up to the very last second of battery charge (using a “fuel gauge” to warn the user), and work well in cold weather.