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Angel Level

Angel Level

Locates angles and pitches (slopes) from 0 to 90 degrees. Commonly used when installing drain lines to check for proper fall of...

 
Angle Drill

Angle Drill

Has an angled head designed for tight fits and close-quarter drilling. Available in 3/8” or 1/2” sizes. Some models feature an angle...

 
Angle Vise

Angle Vise

Contains marked adjustments to permit clamping at different angles. Can also be adjusted to a flat position and used as a regular vise. Can...

 
Anvil Pruning Shears

Anvil Pruning Shears

Has a straight edge blade that cuts against a soft metal anvil. Good for cutting dead wood. Lighter than bypass pruning shears and easier to...

 
Appliance Cords

Appliance Cords

Combine cord and connector. The difference between cord sets can be in type of connector and/or cord used. Free-end attachment cord sets...

 
Appliance Receptacle

Appliance Receptical

Used for heavy-duty plugs and appliances. Contains vertical and slanted slots in various configurations. Configurations are different, so...

 
Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter

Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter

An arc fault occurs when the insulation surrounding wire and cable is damaged or deteriorates. The arc fault can flare at temperatures in excess...

 
Articulated Ladder

Articulated Ladder

Also called a combination ladder. 3-position, multi-lock hinges offer many different arrangements and combinations to become a step ladder, an...

 
Attic Ladder

Attic Ladder

Folding ladder that pulls down from attic access hole to permit entry. 3 sections unfold to rest on floor, then fold back up to store on top of...

 
Auger

Auger

Used to burrow into soft ground to create holes for setting posts, footings or for planting trees or shrubs. Some models have an adjustable...

 
 
 


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