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Power Tools
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Woodworking with Power Tools
Expert craftsmen and craftswomen explain how they choose, maintain, and use every kind of power tool, from tablesaws to plunge routers, bandsaws to bench planers. There's advice on tool maintenance, techniques for getting the most from your tools, and projects made using power tools.
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Circular Saw Basics [Safety short]
Circular saws are used extensively for a variety of cutting operations. This safety short gives you a quick overview of how to operate a circular saw
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Complete Beginner's Guide to Using an Angle Grinder
Section 4 and 5 of this video focus on the operation of an Angle Grinder.
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Electrical Power Tools
This program shows operators how to get the best out of their Power Tools and how to use them effectively and safely. The tools covered in this program are power drills, belt and orbital sanders, jig and circular saw and power planers. (1992: 15 mins).
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STIHL - How to use a chainsaw
This video demonstrates the basic and safe use of a chainsaw. (8 mins)
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Nail Guns
Nail guns are used every day on many construction jobs, especially in residential construction. The most common nail guns used are pneumatic, but nail guns can also use gas (explosive) or electricity. Nail guns may boost productivity, but they also cause a number of serious injuries each year from unintended nail discharge.
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Working with Chainsaws: A Beginners Guide - Husqvarna
This webpage provides some useful instruction on how to operate a chainsaw as a beginner.
Automotive
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Shop Manual - Today's Technician: Automotive Engine Performance
"The seventh edition of 'Today's technician : automotive engine performance' is a comprehensive learning package designed to build automotive skills in both classroom and shop settings. Following current NATEF criteria, this two-manual set examines each of the major systems affecting engine performance and drivability - including intake and exhaust, sensors, computerized engine controls, fuel, ignition, and emissions. The Classroom Manual addresses system theory, while a coordinating Shop Manual covers tools, procedures, diagnostics, testing, and service. The new seventh edition features updates covering the latest automotive technologies, as well as a collection of electronic teaching supplements that take automotive technician training to new levels."--Publisher website.
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Tools of the Trade: Inside the Automotive Technician's Toolbox
Focusing on both conventional and hybrid vehicles, ... After an introduction to the power train and the fuel, electrical, cooling, exhaust, steering, suspension, and brake systems, the video moves on to the auto tech’s personal hand tools and shared shop tools. ... Safety practices are emphasized throughout. A. Shopware Production.
Automotive & Marine Trimming
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Tools of the Trade
This is a helpful guide to the tools of the trade. If you click on the image, they are linked to a site that has more specific info and pricing so that you can get an idea of the cost.
Building Trades
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Taunton's Complete Illustrated Guide to Bandsaws
The format is highly visual, covering all there is to know about working with a bandsaw -- from basic uses to some of the most advanced techniques -- including shaping operations and sophisticated joinery.
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Tools of the Trade: Inside the Mason's Toolbox
The eye of an artist coupled with the mind of an engineer: that’s a mason. Over the course of this program, viewers will learn about commonly used masonry tools; the attributes of brick, block, tile, stone, cast concrete, and mortar mixes; fasteners, wall ties, and mortar joint reinforcements; estimating material amounts; and on-the-job safety. (24 minutes)
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Angle Grinder Safety
This program covers types of angle grinders, pre-use checks, safe operation, disc shatter, kick back, other angle grinder hazards and control measures. (2014: 9 mins).
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Angle Grinders - Pre-Operational Checks [Safety Short]
The use of angle grinders can be extremely dangerous, posing a risk not only to the operator but to others in the work area. This safety short gives you some checks that should be performed before operating an angle grinder. (1 min)
Carpentry & Joinery - Cabinet Making & Furniture Finishing
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The Lathe Book
Completely revised and updated, The Lathe Book, 3rd Edition is the definitive guide to this essential turning machine written by legendary woodturning author, teacher, and lathe designer Ernie Conover.
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Modern Woodworking
Modern Woodworking is a comprehensive text designed to meet the needs of both beginning and advanced woodworking classes. This text provides full coverage of standard woodworking procedures, as well as new methods, tools, and materials. Safety is strongly stressed throughout the book, with particular emphasis given to explanation of OSHA and EPA regulations as they apply to woodworkers.
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Taunton's Complete Illustrated Guide to Bandsaws
The format is highly visual, covering all there is to know about working with a bandsaw -- from basic uses to some of the most advanced techniques -- including shaping operations and sophisticated joinery.
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Woodworking with Power Tools
Expert craftsmen and craftswomen explain how they choose, maintain, and use every kind of power tool, from tablesaws to plunge routers, bandsaws to bench planers. There's advice on tool maintenance, techniques for getting the most from your tools, and projects made using power tools.
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Hand Tools for Woodworking
This program shows how to use a variety of saws, planes, and chisels. It explains how to measure and mark out a project and then safely secure it.
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How to Use a Circular Saw
Circular Saws are one of the most basic and versatile woodworking tools around - and you can get your hands on one for nearly nothing. Here's some advice on how you can use them safely and effectively.
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Tools of the Trade: Inside the Carpenter's Toolbox
This program takes a look at the tools and construction materials carpenters depend on every day.
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What Chisels do you need?
There are obviously lots of types of chisels out there. But the question is, what do they do and which ones do you need? In this video I'll be explaining the uses behind each type of chisel to give you a clearer understanding of what you need to get started in woodworking.
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What Planes do you need?
Starting woodworking is a daunting process. What tools do you invest in? What do you need?
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Why Use Hand Tools in Woodworking
Why I choose hand tool woodworking as a furniture maker. I delve into the hand planes you need and what to look for in a hand plane. Hand tool woodworking eliminates dust, noise with minimal space requirements. I explore the hand tools and hand planes used in my furniture making. Little maintenance is required with hand tools. Woodworking with hand tools is often quicker than power tools. Hand tools excel at detail work with emphasis on the process.
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Woodworking Tools Series
Demonstrates correct operation and maintenance. Changing blades, cutters, bits, and other parts is also illustrated, where applicable.
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Working with Lathes
This program covers the safe and correct use of the Lathe. (1992: 25 mins).
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6 Must-Have Tools that Every Builder needs
If you’re considering a career in this hands-on industry, here are the 6 must-have tools that every builder needs.
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Angle Grinders
Angle grinders can be a dangerous power tool. Kickbacks can result in severe cuts. Discs can shatter or disintegrate producing fragments which may become lodged in the operator’s eyes or other parts of the body, potentially causing a fatality.
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A Comprehensive Guide to Hand Tool and Power Tool Safety
Tools are such a common part of our lives that it is difficult to remember that they may pose hazards. All tools are manufactured with safety in mind but, tragically, a serious accident often occurs before steps are taken to search out and avoid or eliminate tool-related hazards.
In the process of removing or avoiding the hazards, workers must learn to recognize the hazards associated with the different types of tools and the safety precautions necessary to prevent those hazards.
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Nail Guns
Nail guns are used every day on many construction jobs, especially in residential construction. The most common nail guns used are pneumatic, but nail guns can also use gas (explosive) or electricity. Nail guns may boost productivity, but they also cause a number of serious injuries each year from unintended nail discharge.
Hand Tools
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The Tool Book
Clear photography and illustrations present more than 200 hand tools from every angle, showing you how to use and care for them, why each tool is right for the job and why it deserves pride of place in your collection.
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Woodworking with Hand Tools
In Woodworking with Hand Tools, expert craftsmen explain how they choose, sharpen, and use every kind of hand tool. There's advice on tool maintenance, techniques for getting the most from the tools, and projects made using hand tools. With clear photographs, drawings, and step-by-step instructions, Woodworking with Hand Tools will be a useful and necessary resource for anyone who works wood.
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Hand Tools - Safety and Technique
A Safetycare video - This program shows techniques and safe work practices relating to a wide range of basic hand tools. (1989 : 15 mins).
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Off Hand Grinding and Safety
This program covers types of grinding machines, components which make up a grinding machine, types of abrasive wheels, abrasive wheel identification, inspecting an abrasive wheel, fitting a new wheel, personal safety, dressing and truing abrasive wheels, how to use an off-hand grinding machine and sharpening a twist drill. (2012: 19 mins).
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General Hand Tools for Flooring Installation
Some general purpose tools are used in just about all of the trades that involve on-site installations. Below are the main hand tools that you're likely to have in common with the other building trades, even if you're using them for a different purpose.
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Hardened Steel Tools
Many steel tools or implements are hardened, or contain components made from hardened steel e.g. hammers, chisels, drill bits, pin punches, letter and numeric stamp punches, split wedges, crowbars and wrecking bars, cutting tools and various machinery parts.
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Nail Guns
Nail guns are used every day on many construction jobs, especially in residential construction. The most common nail guns used are pneumatic, but nail guns can also use gas (explosive) or electricity. Nail guns may boost productivity, but they also cause a number of serious injuries each year from unintended nail discharge.
Conservation, Horticulture & Landscaping
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Chainsaw Operation
Chainsaw Operation is a practical guide to safe work technique for chainsaw operators..
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Chainsaw Operator's Manual
Includes charts, colour illustrations and instructions to guide chainsaw users through basic cross cutting, simple tree felling and problem tree felling, including machine assisted tree felling techniques. This third edition is illustrated with colour line drawings and photographs, and is for all professional and recreational users of chainsaws.
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Cutoff Saws
Also known as miter saws, cutoff saws will crosscut long stock, cut picture frame molding, fit crown molding, and quickly cut multiple boards to the same length. This video compares straight, compound, and sliding compound models. A viewable/printable instructor’s guide is available online. Correlates to competency standards for core curriculum and carpentry from the National Center for Construction Education & Research. A Shopware Production. (21 minutes)
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Radial Arm Saws
A radial arm saw may just be the most versatile power tool in the shop—and also the most hazardous. This video thoroughly acquaints viewers with it. A viewable/printable instructor’s guide is available online. Correlates to competency standards for core curriculum and carpentry from the National Center for Construction Education & Research. A Shopware Production. (17 minutes)
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The Safe Operation of Chainsaws
This program looks at a range of operations and cutting procedures that are crucial for the safe and successful operation of the chainsaw in all situations. (1993: 14 mins).
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Chainsaw Maintenance and Safety
Included in this program are sections which deal with the following:
The components of the chainsaw;
Chain types and selection;
Chain components;
Sharpening the chain and setting the depth gauge;
Guide bar maintenance and chain assembly;
Chain Tension;
Personal Safety;
Operational Safety.
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Table Saws
This video covers both cabinet and portable table saws-the tools of choice when a circular saw just won't cut it.
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Circular Saws
The circular saw is one of the most widely used portable power tools at construction sites. This video spotlights direct-drive and worm-drive models.
Electrical
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Electrical Black Book
This book "is a technical electrical resource book consolidating the abundance of electrical information into a easy-to-read and convenient user friendly format. The Electrical Black Book is now available in the USA, Australia and New Zealand. Whether you are a Electrician, Designer, Engineer or looking to understand the Electrical field better. It has been manufactured with specially designed paper that offers superior protection for the rugged user. Each page is highly durable and tear resistant, in addition, each page surface is glare free for easy reading in bright conditions. Includes a chapter on electrician's tools & testers.
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Electrical Trade Practices (2nd Edition)
This new edition has been updated to match the standards of the new edition of Electrical Installations (Wiring Rules) AS/NZS 3000:2018, and written to the core practical units of competency from the UEE11 Electrotechnology Training Package.
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Electrical Safety
A Safetycare video - This program covers basic facts of electrical terms, basic rules that apply to electricity, effects of current on the human body, common hazards and hazard control. (2015: 22 mins).
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Electrical Safety - Basic rules
A Safetycare video - In addition to the potential for injury and death, electrical accidents in the workplace can result in a wide variety of outcomes including damage to equipment, fires and explosions. This safety short outlines the important rules to consider when working with electricity.
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Electrical Safety - Do's and Don'ts
A Safetycare video - Most electrical accidents occur as a result of existing control measures being either ignored or violated. This safety short gives you a quick overview of some do’s and don’ts when working with electricity.
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Tools of the Trade: Inside the Electrician's Toolbox
After a general introduction of electricity—electrons, current, kilowatts, and the journey of electrical power from utility company to home—this program examines the work materials and tools commonly used by an electrician.
Glass & Glazing
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Working with Lathes
This program covers the safe and correct use of the Lathe. (1992: 25 mins).
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Best Glass Cutters Reviewed & Rated
Picking up the best glass cutter you can get your hands on really isn't that difficult - or that expensive, and you will be glad you did when it's time to precisely score your glass panes to get the best possible cut you can get. It will also help reduce wasted product due to unnecessary mistakes, caused by not using the right tool.
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Glazing Tools Buying Guide
Glazing tools are indispensable for anyone who needs to replace a broken window. Glass cutter, glazing hammer, silicone, putty, putty knife and glazing nails are the must have pieces of equipment. For both cutting glass with a grinder or drilling it with a diamond bit: here are all our tips!
Metals
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Machinery's Handbook: Toolbox
Universally considered the principal reference in the manufacturing and mechanical industries, the Handbook is the ultimate collection of essential information needed by engineers, designers, drafters, metalworkers, toolmakers, machinists, educators, students, and serious home hobbyists.
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Metalworking: Tools and Techniques
Metalworking is written for everyone inspired by the versatility of metal. It includes advice on setting up a workshop and equipment, an introduction to the qualities of metals, working with the metal, drills and drilling, threads, shaping and joining metal, and machines.
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Angle Grinder Safety
This program covers types of angle grinders, pre-use checks, safe operation, disc shatter, kick back, other angle grinder hazards and control measures. (2014: 9 mins).
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Metal Cutting Circular Saw
Dublin, Ireland based hire company Makita 4131 Metal Cutter has a powerful motor and a long lasting CERMET tipped blade to tackle multiple applications. Available in 110 volts only.
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Metalwork Tools
This program shows the correct and safe use of a wide range of metalworking tools. (2012: 19 mins).
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Tools of the Trade: Inside the Welder's Toolbox
Welding is part skill, part science, and a whole lot of precautions. This program shows viewers the safe way to work with fire, gas, and molten metal as it profiles the tools used by welders to perform a variety of tasks. Specific tools and equipment for OFW, GMAW, GTAW, and SMAW are spotlighted, along with a variety of general tools and safety items. The video also takes a look at basic welding diagrams and pre-welding treatment of materials. A viewable/printable instructor’s guide is available online.
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Working with Lathes
This program covers the safe and correct use of the Lathe. (1992: 25 mins).
Mortar Trades
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Foundation Skills: Painting and Decorating, and Mortar Trades
1. Occupational health and safety -- 2. Working effectively in the general construction industry -- 3. Planning and organising work -- 4. Workplace communication -- 5. Basic measuring and calculations -- 6. Plan interpretation and specifications -- 7. Levelling procedures -- 8. Hand tools, plant and equipment.
Addresses relevant common and OH&S units of the CPC08 Construction, plumbing and services integrated framework at AQF level1 & 2.
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Angle Grinder Safety
This program covers types of angle grinders, pre-use checks, safe operation, disc shatter, kick back, other angle grinder hazards and control measures. (2014: 9 mins).
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Angle Grinders - Pre-Operational Checks [Safety Short]
The use of angle grinders can be extremely dangerous, posing a risk not only to the operator but to others in the work area. This safety short gives you some checks that should be performed before operating an angle grinder. (1 min)
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Basic Plastering Tools
An introduction to basic plastering tools.
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Tools of the Trade: Inside the Mason's Toolbox
The eye of an artist coupled with the mind of an engineer: that’s a mason. Over the course of this program, viewers will learn about commonly used masonry tools; the attributes of brick, block, tile, stone, cast concrete, and mortar mixes; fasteners, wall ties, and mortar joint reinforcements; estimating material amounts; and on-the-job safety. (24 minutes)
Painting & Decorating
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Foundation Skills: Painting and Decorating, and Mortar Trades
1. Occupational health and safety -- 2. Working effectively in the general construction industry -- 3. Planning and organising work -- 4. Workplace communication -- 5. Basic measuring and calculations -- 6. Plan interpretation and specifications -- 7. Levelling procedures -- 8. Hand tools, plant and equipment. Addresses relevant common and OH&S units of the CPC08 Construction, plumbing and services integrated framework at AQF level1 & 2.
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How To Choose A Paint Brush
The professionals at Purdy® explain how to choose a paint brush based on the job and type of paint being used.
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How to Use Conventional Spray-gun Systems
There are several types of conventional spray systems. The low-pressure system uses a gun attached to the pot directly, and is used for smaller jobs requiring high degree of control.
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Types Of Paint Sprayers
Find the best paint sprayer for your project to cover large areas quickly and evenly. Choose from airless, cup, pneumatic and other types of paint sprayers. They come in different varieties too, such as handheld or cordless.
Plumbing, Drainage & Gasfitting
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Drain Cleaning Tools
RIDGID offers a wide range of tools, in different shapes and sizes, perfectly suited for any type of blockage and drain cleaning application.
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Tools of the trade inside the plumber's toolbox
From plungers, to pipe wrenches, to Teflon tape, this program introduces each common tool of the plumbing trade with a brief demonstration of its proper use. Safety precautions and industry tips are provided as well, and four major types of piping and tubing—steel, copper, plastic, and cast iron—are described. A viewable/printable instructor’s guide is available online. Correlates to all National CTE Organizational Standards (including the provisions of the Perkins Act). A Shopware Production. (32 minutes)
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How to Unclog a Drain Using a Cobra Drum Auger
signed for most sink, shower and tub drains, Cobra Drum Augers feature a strong cable, a high-impact polymer drum housing, and a grip handle.
Transcript
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Using Hand Tools - Plumbers
From WorkSafe Victoria - These are the most common injuries and hazards for plumbers working in the construction industry, as shown by injury claims.
Woodworking with Power Tools
Expert craftsmen and craftswomen explain how they choose, maintain, and use every kind of power tool, from tablesaws to plunge routers, bandsaws to bench planers. There's advice on tool maintenance, techniques for getting the most from your tools, and projects made using power tools.
Taunton's Complete Illustrated Guide to Bandsaws
The format is highly visual, covering all there is to know about working with a bandsaw -- from basic uses to some of the most advanced techniques -- including shaping operations and sophisticated joinery.
The Lathe Book
Completely revised and updated, The Lathe Book, 3rd Edition is the definitive guide to this essential turning machine written by legendary woodturning author, teacher, and lathe designer Ernie Conover.
Modern Woodworking
Modern Woodworking is a comprehensive text designed to meet the needs of both beginning and advanced woodworking classes. This text provides full coverage of standard woodworking procedures, as well as new methods, tools, and materials. Safety is strongly stressed throughout the book, with particular emphasis given to explanation of OSHA and EPA regulations as they apply to woodworkers.
The Tool Book
Clear photography and illustrations present more than 200 hand tools from every angle, showing you how to use and care for them, why each tool is right for the job and why it deserves pride of place in your collection.
Woodworking with Hand Tools
In Woodworking with Hand Tools, expert craftsmen explain how they choose, sharpen, and use every kind of hand tool. There's advice on tool maintenance, techniques for getting the most from the tools, and projects made using hand tools. With clear photographs, drawings, and step-by-step instructions, Woodworking with Hand Tools will be a useful and necessary resource for anyone who works wood.
Chainsaw Operation
Chainsaw Operation is a practical guide to safe work technique for chainsaw operators..
Chainsaw Operator's Manual
Includes charts, colour illustrations and instructions to guide chainsaw users through basic cross cutting, simple tree felling and problem tree felling, including machine assisted tree felling techniques. This third edition is illustrated with colour line drawings and photographs, and is for all professional and recreational users of chainsaws.
Machinery's Handbook: Toolbox
Universally considered the principal reference in the manufacturing and mechanical industries, the Handbook is the ultimate collection of essential information needed by engineers, designers, drafters, metalworkers, toolmakers, machinists, educators, students, and serious home hobbyists.
Metalworking: Tools and Techniques
Metalworking is written for everyone inspired by the versatility of metal. It includes advice on setting up a workshop and equipment, an introduction to the qualities of metals, working with the metal, drills and drilling, threads, shaping and joining metal, and machines.
Foundation Skills: Painting and Decorating, and Mortar Trades
1. Occupational health and safety -- 2. Working effectively in the general construction industry -- 3. Planning and organising work -- 4. Workplace communication -- 5. Basic measuring and calculations -- 6. Plan interpretation and specifications -- 7. Levelling procedures -- 8. Hand tools, plant and equipment.
Addresses relevant common and OH&S units of the CPC08 Construction, plumbing and services integrated framework at AQF level1 & 2.