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A power tool is a tool that is actuated by an additional power source and mechanism other than the solely manual labor used with hand tools. The most common types of power tools use electric motors. Internal combustion engines and compressed air are also commonly used. Other power sources include steam engines, direct burning of fuels and propellants, such as in powder-actuated tools, or even natural power sources such as wind or moving water. Tools directly driven by animal power are not generally considered power tools.
Power tools are used in industry, in construction, in the garden, for housework tasks such as cooking, cleaning, and around the house for purposes of driving (fasteners), drilling, cutting, shaping, sanding, grinding, routing, polishing, painting, heating and more.
Power tools are classified as either stationary or portable, where portable means hand-held. Portable power tools have obvious advantages in mobility. Stationary power tools, however, often have advantages in speed and precision. A typical table saw, for instance, not only cuts faster than a regular hand saw, but the cuts are smoother, straighter, and more square than what is normally achievable with a hand-held power saw. Some stationary power tools can produce objects that cannot be made in any other way. Lathes, for example, produce truly round objects.
Stationary power tools for metalworking are usually called machine tools. The term machine tool is not usually applied to stationary power tools for woodworking, although such usage is occasionally heard, and in some cases, such as drill presses and bench grinders, exactly the same tool is used for both woodworking and metalworking.

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  1. R

    power tools needed to install central heating

    what power tools are needed to install a central heating system?
  2. P

    Cordless power tools

    Hi all, hope this is in the right place. So this weekend some delightful charmer broke into my van and made off with all my Bosch 18v battery tools. Grinder, Jigsaw, multitool, brushless combi/impact set, SDS, Radio, light and my Metabo core drill. plus drill bits chisel bits, spare batteries...
  3. D

    What power tools?

    Hi all I will soon hopefully be moving from my current employer to my new one to carry on my apprenticeship and I will be doing new build site work 1st and 2nd fix and I need to supply my own power tools(battery kit). Could you please roughly advise me on what make to go for and what actual...
  4. G

    Van broken into - all power tools stolen

    Word of warning, the van was dead locked all round with expensive dead locks http://www.locks4vans.co.uk/products_locks_deadlocks.html No problem what so ever the side door was just bent back and in they go. The locksmith is now saying have a Clifford alarm fitted in stead of locks Stay safe...
  5. P

    A few Milwaukee power tools

    I have a few Milwaukee power tools for sale. All tools are used but in great condition as I am a little OCD about my tools. I have two 18 volt 1/2" hammer drills. I am asking 40£ for one and 50£ for the other one as it is newer and in better condition. I also have a 1/4" impact driver for 45£...
  6. hammers4spanner

    Power tools

    Just gone through my power tool kit today got quite a bit 1x 12v dewalt drill 1x 18v dewalt drill ( on last legs) 1 x 240v cheap drill 1x 110v makita ripsaw 1x 110v makita drill 1x 240v makita drill 1x 24v makita drill 1x 18v makita drill 1x rems amigo 1x 18 v milwaukee 1x milwakee impact...
  7. M

    Power tools?

    Where do most of you buy your power tool gear?
  8. R

    £500 worth of free power tools

    That got your attention, didn't it? And its a genuine offer too. Your favourite sponsor is looking to open 18 to 20 branches in the next 3 years, mostly in the Northern home counties - so Essex, Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Bedfordshire. Any town in one of those counties with a minimum...
  9. S

    I am giving up PLUMBING , van for sell + lots of power tools !!!!

    here is the link if anyone is after a reliable van that has been LOOKED after : 2008 VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER 1.9TDI PD 102PS Van Diesel in Hackleton | Auto Trader Vans
  10. K

    New power tools

    Looking for cordless sds plus maybe could stretch to a 6 piece kit. Any recommendations or just make them up yourself? I.e. Buy a bag like makita's and buy individually batterys, charger, drill etc
  11. J

    Best power tools?

    Hey guys, currently an apprentice doing my NVQ level 2 and building my tools up. Looking to purchase the following; - SDS drill - Angle drill - Impact driver - Combi cordless Just want to know which are the best tools out of them 4. Money no object (within reason) as I'm willing to save money...
  12. B

    Best brand of power tools

    What would you think are the best brands of power tools out there in terms of quality, durability and price? Looking to buy a screw gun and sds hammer drill and just want to know of the best brands. Thanks.
  13. K

    Wickes power tools

    My wet vac is a wickes one and it does the job. I was in there this morning and just had a little look at their power tools. I wouldn't personally buy any but I was wondering if they are any better or worse than other cheap branded tools?
  14. G

    Power tools of the net

    Does anyone know off any were on the net to get power tools cheap? im after a makita li-ion drill and grinder. cheers
  15. D

    Ryobi power tool kit

    HI EVERYONE I POSTED A THREAD ABOUT STARTER TOOLS ETC. BUT SINCE THEN I HAVE FOUND THIS KIT. DOES ANYONE HAVE THIS OR KNOW IF ITS ANY GOOD TO GET ME STARTED?? CLK124 12 V / 4 Piece Kit 2x 12v (1.2Ah) Lithium-Ion batteries Lithium-Ion charger 45 minute charge time 12v Drill Driver...
  16. M

    dewalt power tools

    hi i have just bought some tools and was just wondering if they are good value for money DeWalt DCX5401 Cordless Toolkit 4 Piece 28 Volt DCX5401-GB now my mam got these from the factory shop brand new for £500 the guy in the shop told her it was such a good deal she bought them there and...
  17. M

    anyone attending the phex exhibition in old trafford october the 14th?

    as title says and has anyone been before ? im looking at getting some power tools are there good bargains to be had? i can haggle with the best of them but is it any better than my local dealers?
  18. K

    Help buying tools?

    Hi, my boyfriend is starting up for himself and as its his birthday in a few weeks so i would like to kit him out with new tools, But what sort of tools do plumbers use? a list of the basics would be ideal. Thanks all, K
  19. S

    looking at buying some power tools

    I am looking at buying some power tools and have seen the ryobi one + tools which look good other than the colour and like the idea that the batteries work on the whole range and they come with a 2yr warranty but don’t know much about them so could any one help me on weather they are any good or...
  20. S

    Hot air heating system. Easy to remove?

    Hi, I have just bought a house with grilles from a hot air heating system however we also have a combi boiler and radiators so the system is now redundant and has been closed off. I want to knock down a cupboard between two bedrooms but there is a grille at the bottom of the wall each side. When...
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