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Also known as a snake. Consists of a coiled spiral cable, usually 1/4î thick and of varying lengths. The most basic type has a z-shaped...

Most commonly used with a brace for drilling holes in wood. Length varies from 7" to 10". Dowel bits are short auger bits from 5"...

Punch that is not stuck by a hammer. It has a spring-actuated internal drive that pushes the attached punch point into the material to be center...

Also called compound leverage snips. Available in right-handed, left-handed or straight models corresponding to the various directions of the...

Used to make screw-starting holes for drilling, screwing or nailing when lightly tapped by palm of hand or with hammer or soft-face...

Has a single sash hinged at the top. Opens at the bottom with a hand-turned crank. More durable than casement windows. One type is the...

An anti-siphoning device. Prevents reverse flow of water and contaminants back into plumbing pipes through unprotected hoses. Can be plastic...

Is a thick-bladed saw with a stiff, reinforced back to provide the rigidity necessary in precision cutting. It varies in length from 10" to 30"...

Used with cold chisels for riveting, center punching and forming unhardened metal work. Striking face diameter should be about 3/8” larger...

Uses a large lever to turn a ball that closes or opens the flow of water with one quick quarter turn. Are the standard for natural and LP gas,...

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