- Industria: Construction
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More versatile than regular snips. These snips are used for straight and moderately irregular cuts in either direction and ranges in size from 7” to 16” in length.
Industry:Construction
Has a grooved blade and head that can be adjusted (by loosening the thumbscrew) to many locations along the 12” blade to provide different measurements and for scribing. One edge of the head has a 90-degree fence for crosscutting while the other has a 45-degree angle for use as a miter square.
Industry:Construction
Used in general carpentry and wood framing typically used with harder woods. Applications include house foundation, floor joists, rafters and internal studding.
Industry:Construction
A cold chisel should be used only for cutting and chipping cold metal (unhardened steel, cast and wrought iron, aluminum, brass and copper), never masonry.
Industry:Construction
A horizontal beam fastened above the lower ends of rafters to add rigidity.
Industry:Construction
The tip has four points of contact and will lock into the screw head when turned counter-clock-wise. Because of the many contact points, the tip will not damage the screw head under high torque situations.
Industry:Construction
Also known as a test lamp, a voltage tester, a neon tester or a test light. Used to determine if there is electricity running through a circuit or if it is properly grounded.
Industry:Construction
Circular in shape, this tool is used for leveling flat surfaces over a 360 degree plane, such as table tops and appliances. Also called Bull’s Eye or Surface Level.
Industry:Construction
A roofing material known for its durability, as it can last up to 50 years. May be flat or rounded in shape, and may even have a glossy surface.
Industry:Construction
A long thin board, thicker on one edge, overlapped and nailed on for exterior siding.
Industry:Construction
