Tools & Equipment

If you remember the first time you stripped a screw, you know how difficult it can be to remove it. Given the sheer number of screwheads that are on the market, it pays to know the differences. That way, you can avoid stripping the screwhead because you have the right tool for the job. What … Read more

For the last century, contractors have used traditional wood studs and metals with high gauges for framing load-bearing walls. The price, construction, along 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 between … Read more

Put simply, an expansive drill 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 … 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 done to the underlying wood. Using grit that is too coarse can result in deep scratches and gouges while … 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

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

There are times when 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 the … Read more

Carpenters’ pencils are tools used to mark wood and are usually made of wood with a graphite core 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 into it and … Read more

For many who look at an auger bit, it may seem like just another drill bit for making holes in the wood. But there is a significant difference both in design and function that makes an auger bit unique. An auger bit is a spiral-shaped design drill bit that allows it to drill deep into … Read more