Power tools are becoming even more popular in industrial and construction environments. The main advantage power tools have over their hand tools counterparts is speed, in that they can get the job quicker and still be accurate. The manpower, in addition, is less behind certain tools, as, aside from holding and positioning, the tools mostly do the work. The most popular designs on the market are cordless and corded, or electric, but air tools have a niche all to themselves due to a lightweight design. Some of the more well-known manufacturers are Makita and Hitachi, as well as Campbell Hausfeld, and more well-known brands offer a full line of tools. As with all types of tools, they offer general and specific options geared toward the tasks you need done.
Whether you're looking to do work on your home or are a contractor for a living, most of the basic power tools are those designed for putting holes in walls and putting a screw or bolt in. These tools are hammers, drills, wrenches, drivers, and screwdrivers. Hammers, drills, and drivers are geared toward putting the hole into the wall, and these three functions are often combined into a multi-use tool like a hammer drill. Screwdrivers usually put the screw, or bolt, into the wall, while the wrench tightens it.
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Another type of commonly used tool is a saw. As with all types of saws, this bladed tool is designed to cut through or into various surfaces, such as wood, pipe, and concrete. Some saws, such as those with circular blades, are needed for larger sized jobs, such as working in a sawmill or construction site, while others are needed for smaller, finer work, such as jigsaws or reciprocating saws.
Other power tools are geared toward specific occupations, such as woodworking and metal working. These tools include routers, sanders, planers, and grinders. These tools are designed for altering the surface of a metal or wood object, such as by evening it out, cutting shapes or pieces out, and cutting excess material off the surface. Similarly, certain surfaces or objects require nails or staples to hold things together, such as putting singles on a roof, linoleum on a floor, or upholstery on a chair. Such job-specific power tools needed for these instances are nailers and staplers. Although these tools operate in much the same way, different nails or staples need to be loaded for various tasks.
When you're looking to do renovation, think about the power tools needed to complete the required tasks. Do you need to put down linoleum? Will you be sanding? Will you be putting screws or bolts into a wall? While having the basic power tools on hand is probably best, in some cases you may need more specific tools.