Hand & Power Tools – Buying and Maintenance Tips for DIY Enthusiasts
The most important distinction between tools is the one based on their power source. The basic household tools (screwdriver, wrench, hammer, clamp, handsaw) are hand powered. Slightly more intensive projects require tools powered by electricity, such as drills, grinders and circular saws. Industry or trade specific tools can use pneumatic, liquid fuel, hydraulic, and powder-actuation. Bulky or power intensive tools (like a table saw and demolition hammer) are stationary and need access to electrical power with a cord. Smaller tools are easier to manoeuvre with in tight spaces. They are cordless, are usually powered by a battery and come with a charger. Here’s a bit more info regarding the different types of tools, some buying, maintenance and safety tips.
