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Is used for cutting joints in concrete to control cracking. Common groove sizes range from ¼” to ½”” wide and are generally ½”...

Also called a finishing trowel, this tool is used to compact and finish the surface of the concrete to the required smoothness. Concrete...

Used for cutting irregular shapes, curves and intricate decorative patterns. Name comes from saw’s usefulness in coping back the joints of...

Designed to hold miter or butt joints at a 90º angle. They can be used for gluing picture frames, cabinets, molding and...

Used to form inside and outside corners.The most requested sizes are square and 1/2"...

• Used for crimping sheet metal or metal duct work. • Used in HVAC work to reduce one end of a metal pipe, gutter or duct so two pieces of...

Designed for cutting across wood grain and produces a smoother cut than rip saws. Has teeth shaped like knife points to crumble out wood...

• Can be side, end or diagonal types. • Side cutters have a cutting blade on one side only and are available in long-, curved- and short-nose...

Common household and office tool used to staple paper and other lightweight materials...

Tool used for measuring inside and outside diameters of cylinder-shaped objects, such as drill bits and pipe. Dial readout provides accurate...

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