Site Glossary
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BASIC TOOLS AND MATERIALS |
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HandleThe handle is the hammer component connecting the grip to hammer head. | |
HeadThe head of a hammer is the entire metal component made up of the hammer
face, neck, cheek and claw. | |
Hot dippedHot dipped is afastener coating process where the item is covered with molten zinc for extra corrosion protection | |
ImpactAn impact is a repetitive force or strike that mimics the action of a hammer | |
Impact driverAn impact driver is a drill type that delivers a constant forward and rotational force to assist in driving a fastener | |
KnotA knot is a tough, usually dark spot in a board where a tree limb once
was. | |
Linesman pliersLinesman pliers are a
wide tipped gripping tool for cutting and twisting wire | |
Lumber gradeA lumber grade is a rating scale for lumber used to judge lumber based on appearance and strength (1 to 4 and A to D) | |
NeckThe neck of a hammer is the area connecting the hammer face to the cheek. | |
Needle nose pliersNeedle nose pliers are a fine-tipped gripping tool with adjustable jaws | |