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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...

Circular blade used for cutting ferrous metals, masonry, glazed materials and ceramic tile. Must match the type of wheel to the type of...

Used to power pneumatic tools such as nailers, sprayers and pressure washers. Rated on cubic feet per minute of air volume output (cfm), pounds...

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...

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"...

Operates similar to a sabre saw. Some models have a worm gear and a large blade orbit to make it suitable for metals, plastics, thin wood and...

A circular saw with a high capacity, usually with blades 10” and larger. Can cut through 4” material. Used for cutting heavy timbers or for...

An attachment for a circular saw that looks like a chain saw and gives the standard circular saw a 12” cutting capacity. Used to rip,...

Sands using a continuous belt or abrasive material. Used for aggressive removal of stock. Uses two pulleys, a drive pulley that drives the...

Has a band or loop-like blade that comes in various widths and strengths for different cutting purposes. Used for making irregular cuts in...

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