Tools & Equipment

For the last century, contractors have used traditional wood studs and metals with high-gauge for framing load-bearing walls. The price, construction, along with the availability of labor usually decide whether a contractor uses wood studs or metal. While both of them can be a great option based on the specific construction requirements there are differences … Read more

Put simply, an expansive bit is a tool used to bore holes of different widths into variable materials. The bits themselves are created with cutters that are adjustable. This means that they can be expanded or retracted depending on the need. This allows for one bit to do the job of several, saving time and … Read more

Originally called a scribe, the engineer’s scriber is a tool used to mark guidelines onto workpieces before they are machined. The name scriber comes from the Latin, scriba, which refers to a person who would inscribe, engrave, or mark documents and items. The sharp point of the engineer’s scriber is normally made from a very … Read more

Sandpaper is a key tool in the process of removing paint from wood. The type of sandpaper you use will determine how quickly and easily the paint comes off, as well as the amount of damage that is done to the underlying wood. Using a grit that is too coarse can result in deep scratches … Read more

The try and mitre square is a tool used to check angles and mark straight cuts. The try and mitre square itself is relatively simple. They are made from two straight pieces known as the stock and blade which connect at either a 45 or 90-degree angle. The try square checks 90-degree angles while the … Read more

If you’re planning a project that will require gluing items together, you may be wondering which is product is better: wood glue or Liquid Nails. There are some important things to know about the difference between these two products, one of them being that Liquid Nails is a brand name product that involves a number … Read more

Also known as a wood bit, a brad point bit is designed to bore neatly through the wood. While standard twist bits may not drill accurately, especially at the beginning when it skates across the surface of the wood, the brad-point is quite accurate and smooth. The brad point itself consists of a sharp point … Read more

Sometimes called a crowbar or a pinch bar, the classic pry bar is one of the most useful tools, especially for demolition work. The basic purpose of a pry bar is to pull apart two objects that are otherwise connected. Because of the design of the pry bar, it allows you to apply considerable force. … Read more

There are times in which you are going to have to cut the head of a nail, screw, or other fasteners that are stuck in the material. This often occurs when the screw head gets stripped, or the nail head is bent to a point where it cannot be removed using standard methods. Cutting off … Read more

Carpenters’ pencils are tools used to mark wood and are usually also made of wood with a graphite core that is often known as the “lead.” These pencils are used to clearly mark visible lines on almost all types of surfaces regardless of the material or the presence of grain. Lines and shapes are marked … Read more