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Uses propane gas that mixes with the surrounding air to produce a hot flame (temperature about 1371°C/2500°F). Different tips are

Produces clean cuts on copper or steel pipe or tubing.

Turns threaded pipes.

Features an indented center groove in the cover to conform to the contour of heating pipes. Make sure you apply

Focuses a controlled amount of heat, usually between 121°C (250°F) and 593°C (1100°F), to soften paint so you can remove

For applying paint to unusually-shaped items, such as spindles.

Cleans paint brushes or rollers.

Tempered hardened-steel teeth cut large holes in wood, metal, and sheet goods.

Used for top-quality joinery and making decorative edges or surfaces.

Rakes out mortar to a depth of 12 mm (1/2 in.) from a joint. The length of the nail that

Head is filled with steel shot and oil that absorb energy when the hammer impacts, eliminating any rebound in demolition

Combines a workbench, tool stand, vise, and sawhorse in one compact unit.

Has a blade assembly that slides along two rods, allowing you to cut wide stock by pulling the assembly toward

Used for fast straight cuts in wood or other materials. Upper blade guard is fixed; lower guard is spring-loaded and

Measure, cut, and strip wire; also crimp wire connectors and cut machine screws. As with other wire strippers, handles do

Favored by electricians, these pliers have smooth, tapered, round jaws designed for bending thin wire and sheet metal into different-sized

Drives staples with a squeeze of the handle.

Clamp firmly onto objects.

Has two or three screws extending from the frame to exert right-angle pressure on the edge or side of a

Scores lines in glass.

Saber saw with a pivoting blade holder for cutting intricate curves and contours without the operator turning the body of

Makes both crosscuts and rip cuts in wood.

Convert an electric hand drill into a sander.