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Used for wood turning applications to create spindles, miniatures, bowls and plates. Consists of a track or bed, headstock, tailstock and a...

Also known as a carbide-tipped bit. Used in electric drills, drill presses or hand drills for drilling holes in brick, tile, cement, marble and...

Also known as a chopsaw. Used for making repeated straight or miter cuts. Uses a circular blade that is pivoted to the correct angle, then...

Available in different types according to the type of application, such as roofing, drywall, concrete, finish and framing. Framing nailers can...

Has a belt that is narrower than a typical belt sander, making it ideal for sanding in tight places. Easy to maneuver. With a bench stand...

Also known as a finish sander. Sandpaper attaches to a rectangular pad on the bottom of the sander. The motor moves the pad in small, circular...

Used to square up, resize or smooth wood in width or thickness. Best for larger flat surfaces. Performs the job of a hand plane, but faster and...

Also called a biscuit joiner. Used for making strong plate joints, or biscuit joints, that join separate pieces of wood together. The tool is...

Similar to a fixed-base router, but the motor is mounted on two posts and can be retracted from and lowered into the workpiece. Required depth...

Circular blade used for cutting plywood. Has small teeth to resist splintering and resist the abrasion of plywood...

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