Reciprocating Saws

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Reciprocating saws, despite their power, often have blades that are surprisingly thin and fragile. elaborate share

Saws (hand saws, coping saws)

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The teeth of a hand saw are usually set (bent alternately to either side), not just sharpened, to create a kerf (cut) wider than the saw blade itself, preventing the blade from binding in the wood. elaborate share

Files

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The earliest known use of the term "file" to refer to a collection of data dates back to the punched card era of computing. elaborate share

Pliers (various types)

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Slip-joint pliers, a common type, were invented by William Petersen in 1845. elaborate share

Table Saws

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The blade on a table saw spins counter-clockwise (when viewed from above) in most models. elaborate share

Nail Guns

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Early nail guns were actually powered by gunpowder! elaborate share