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Most portable of all saws. Cordless versions of circular, sabre and reciprocating saws are available. Very popular among both professionals and...

Used in electric drills and drill presses for fast drilling of holes in wood. Bits have a forged, flat paddle with a point and cutting edges on...

Consists of two kinds of blades in one assembly: two small and thicker-than-normal circular blades on the outside and blades called cutters on...

Used for sanding detail work and in tight spots. Easy to handle. Can accept a variety of attachments for particular applications. Some...

Circular steel disc with a diamond-bearing edge. Used to cut tile, marble, slate, quarry tile, granite, stone, limestone and porcelain...

Used mostly for metal sanding or grinding, but also capable of removing stock in plastics, wood or concrete when used with the proper accessory...

Extends the life of drill bits and drills, since sharper bits put less strain on the drill. Provides consistent sharpenings for a variety of...

Functions as a portable drill press. Has a bracket to hold a portable drill and allows the user to drill perfectly angled or perpendicular...

Used for boring holes in precise, repetitive cuts. With the appropriate accessories, the drill press can also shape, carve, sand, grind, buff and...

Attaches to a jigsaw. Used as a guide to making straight cuts. Some models come with a pivot knob that guides the saw in a circular...

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