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Its the little cube or rectangular thing that gets worn down. I have replaced a couple from other power tools but I need one now but I don’t know what they’re called.

They’re called brushes, many hardware stores carry a selection of them. Bring an old one with you, as the difference in the various sizes can be very small.
PS- They’re not magnetic, but hey do conduct electricity.

I would like to start doing some DIY work at home.

Buying power tools these days is like finding a needle in a haystack. There are lots of brands to choose from, but what brand offer the best value for money and the best service?

What would people prefer to buy:
1. Ridgid Tools
2. Makita
3. De Walt
4. Or something else

All the brands mentioned are very good quality tools. I have purchased a lot of brands and the one one I prefer will definitely be Ridgid Tools. Ridgid is by far the best quality for the best price. Their service is excellent and have a lifetime service agreement. I am sure you will get value for money from Ridgid.

If you would like to purchase Ridgid Tools, you should visit <a href="http://www.ridgidtools.net">RidgidTools.net</a>. They have the best prices by far and a wide variety.

Looking for a non-electric way to sharpen things like hand plane blades, axes, knives, and chisels on the go. I was thinking of a medium to large size sharpening stone. Any suggestions, thanks

you can get a tool for that at a hardware store that is easier to use than a sharpening stone. If you get the right one, it will sharpen just about anything.

Well im planning to build a shed in the back yard.
What are some good power tools to get started with?
From home depot or lows.
Thanks
Give as much info as possiable thanks guys!

Buy the best quality you can afford. Get extra batteries if the item does not come with a couple, especially a drill. There used to be a lot of power difference between battery operated and corded drills but that isn’t as big a problem as it once was. I can’t tell you the last time my husband used his corded drill; it’s been years!

Now circular saws that are corded still do a better job. He has a little battery operated circular saw that does great for thin materials like paneling because it doesn’t run as fast but for brute cutting strength, a corded one is still better.

A miter saw can cut a lot of material like you would be cutting for a shed. Hubby uses his a ton! Then you would only have to use the circular saw for things like sheet goods (plywood or T111).

Dewalt is one of the brands of choice here. Hubby has several Dewalt items and they have lasted and still work really well. He’s got a few of the higher end Black & Decker (used to be called Firestorm) and he’s also happy with that set up.

Buy the best you can afford, what fits comfortably in your hand. You can go a long way with a cordless drill set up, and a circular saw or a miter/chop saw.

I’m designing a product for the developing world, and was just wondering what tolerances could be achieved if it is designed to be made exclusively using hand tools e.g a band saw, drill press and hand saw.

I’m thinking it could be in the order of 1-2mm? But any ball park figure based on experience or otherwise would be much appreciated!

for hand saw cut (6.3 – 50 micron )
band saw cut (3.2 – 50 micron )
drill press (6.3 – 25 micron )

use design data book of engineers
and chk dis
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R83pZb9BQrU

Hand tools in Singapore can buy it? Such as Benchmad, al mar, mcusta

What do you want?

I have an idea on a few but there are many planes and don’t know which are best, so let me know what other stuff i’ve missed?
Planes( rabbit,block,router…)
hand powered drill + bits
Drawknive vs spokeshave
auger
bevel
gauge
others i’ve missed

What is best really depends on what you want to make, but here is my list:
- Bit and brace for auguring out holes for tennons.
- Good rip saw.
- Good crosscut saw.
- Good miter saw.
- Bench chisel.
- Mortise chisel.
- Tri-square.
- Bench with vise, benchdogs, and stops.
- Jack plane.
- Cabinet scraper.

Check out Roy Underhill’s Woodwright’s Shop books and PBS series. He is all hand tool.

I need some help finding a good wholesaler that does branded hand and power tools.
Or if anyone knows any reps thats does tools.

Try the magazine the TRADER best of luck Tom

I have some hand tools (mainly sockets and ratchets) with rust on them. They were left in my trunk of my car when water leaked in.

Now most of them are rusted, but I’m not familiar on how to clean them?
Are there any household items I can use?
Best product to buy?

Steel wool & WD-40, or some light weight oil such as 3 in 1 … steel wool is graded by 0 —to 00000
the more 0’s the finer and softer it is, i’d try 00 first

I have some older ones, slightly rusted, perhaps 30-40 years old. The tool guy at Craftsman was trying to persuade me not to trade them in for new ones, claiming that the older ones are much better built.

Are the older ones better? Should I keep the older tools even though slightly rusted since he claims they are better and stronger? How do I know what is the truth? How can I know which of my hand tools are the better older ones and should be kept vs trading them in for new ones?

I would trade them in, there is nothing like a new tool. If they break you return them again, gotta love craftsman