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Abrasive Attachments
There are a wide variety of attachments for drills that can be used for shaping or finishing metal. Others can be used for sanding and cleaning a...
Abrasive Cut-Off Wheel
Circular blade used for cutting ferrous metals, masonry, glazed materials and ceramic tile. Must match the type of wheel to the type of...
ABS Pipe
Means Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene. Made from a thermoplastic resin. Lightweight and easier to use than metal pipe. Commonly used for DWV...
Accelerator/Hardener
Also known as Japan drier. Increases the gloss and hardness of oil-based paint. Also decreases dry time by as much as 30 percent. Generally...
Acetone
Fast acting thinner, cleaner and remover for resins, inks, adhesives and contact cement. Also used for thinning and cleaning fiberglass. A...
Adapter Fitting
Any kind of fitting that helps connect two different types of tubing, such as copper and galvanized steel, or threaded and solvent weld, or two...
Adhesive-Backed Foam Tape
Installed by pressing into position and sticking permanently. Requires no nails or tools. One type, pressure-sensitive sponge rubber tape, is...
Adjustable Wrench
Comes in two styles: locking and non-locking. Non-locking styles feature an adjustable end opening with little provision made for...
Air Compressors
Used to power pneumatic tools such as nailers, sprayers and pressure washers. Rated on cubic feet per minute of air volume output (cfm), pounds...
Airless Paint Sprayer
Used when painting large areas with the same color or painting intricate surfaces such as furniture or grillwork where other tools will not reach...
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