Hand Tools
My list of tools needed by a techie. Yes, in the order of my preference. Don’t forget something to hold it all in. Safety Glasses Gloves Tape Measure (At least 16′),Adjustable Wrench (a.k.a. C-Wrench),Pocket Knife (keep it sharp) Phillip’s Screw...Sabre Saw
This is a Sabre Saw, aka, Jig Saw. This saw uses a blade that travels up and down. This cut is being bad using a piece of wood as a straight edge. The line that needs to be cut was marked at both ends, then the wood was placed 1 1/4″ from the line. This is the...Drill / Screw Guns
Comments & Suggestions from our visitors:Tech Tip – when using a screw gun, make sure it’s in the lower speed for driving screws. Then “squeeze and release” the trigger. This technique prevents the screw head from getting stripped. NEVER allow...Circular Saw
This is a blurry circular saw. Don’t worry, it still cuts in focus. The blade spins counter clockwise, thus pushing the wood chips up into the dust guide. Take a close look and you’ll see a hole just to the left of the number 2. In this shot you see my thumb pushing...Drill Press
This is a Sears Drill Press. This photo show that various drill press table accessories we have set up. The clamp to the bottom right is holding a piece of plywood to the metal table. This wood acts as a buffer to keep the drill bits from hitting the metal. The vice...Table Saw 2
The table saw is one of the largest power tools used in the scene shop. It is never to be used with out proper supervision and proper safety practices.
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