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Benchtop Table Saw

Benchtop Table Saw

Most portable and lightweight table saw. Used for ripping wood. Has a circular saw blade extending up through a slot on a flat table. Motor...

 
Brad Point Bit

Brad Point Bit

Used for wood drilling only. Tip has a screw-type point leading the drill flute that prevents drill walking. Helps prevent splintering, as...

 
Cabinet Table Saw

Cabinet Table Saw

A professional-grade table saw where the saw motor is housed in a cabinet. Has a circular saw blade extending up through a slot on a flat...

 
Carbide-Tipped Saw Blade

Carbide-Tipped Saw Blade

Circular blade used for working with plywood or hardwood. Lasts up to 10 times longer than regular blades. Do not use on masonry or material...

 
Chuck Key

Chuck Key

A small T- or L-shaped tool used to tighten and loosen the chuck on electric drills and drill presses. Available in various sizes, as well as...

 
Circle Cutter

Circle Cutter

Also known as a fly cutter. Has a cutting blade attached to a horizontal arm. It can cut holes up to 7” in diameter. Primarily used on a...

 
Combination Blade

Combination Blade

Most commonly used circular blade. Used for cross-cutting, ripping and mitering in hardwood, softwood, veneer and plywood. Does not leave a...

 
Compound Miter Saw

Compound Miter Saw

Uses a circular blade that is pivoted to the correct angle then dropped onto the material, which is clamped stationary on a plate. In addition...

 
Contractor Table Saw

Contractor Table Saw

More portable than a cabinet table saw, but bulky and originally intended for temporary use at a jobsite. Has a circular saw blade extending up...

 
Cordless Drill

Cordless Drill

Operates with a rechargeable battery, with sizes ranging from 9.6 volts to 24 volts. Most portable drill and popular among DIYers and...

 
 
 


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