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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.