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Power Tool Terms Explained
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| EXPLANATION OF TERMS | |||
| Adjustable Clutch | Permits you to drive a screw without slowing the motor down when the screw seats. This EXTENDS the motor life. | ||
| Bench Tools | Bench tools are for smaller job. They are meant to be bolted or clamped to the top of a bench or stand. | ||
| Around-the-corner-bit | This bit lets you drill a 90-degree bend. Used to drill pathways for electrical cable around inside wall corners. | ||
| Clutch | Gives you control so that you don't strip a screw or overdrive it once it's snug. | ||
| Cordless Tools | Run on battery packs rather then electricity. | ||
| Electric Brakes | Brings the chuck to a stop as soon as the trigger is released. | ||
| Extensions Bits | Adds up to 2 feet to the length of 5/8-inch or larger drills. | ||
| Horsepower | A unit of power used by tools that is equal to 745.7 watts or 33,000 foot-pounds per minute. | ||
| Floor Tools | Bigger, free standing machines. They have bases that sit directly on the floor. | ||
| Hammer Drill (Rotary Hammer) | Used to drill a hole in masonry or holes larger than 3/8-inch in diameter. | ||
| Portable | Can be carried or moved with ease. | ||
| Right-Angle Drill | Drill holes in tight places. Used to drill cable pathways between studs and joists. | ||
| rpm | Revolutions per minute. | ||
| Spade Bit | For Drilling 1/4-1 1/2-inch holes in soft wood. | ||
| Torque Rating | Tells you the maximim amount of turning force a drill has. | ||
| Voltage | Electromotive force or potentional difference usually expressed in volts. | ||
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