Power Hand Tools Key Terms

Get the job done with power hand tools key terms

Making short work of otherwise laborious and often tedious jobs requires a working knowledge of power hand tools key terms. Power tools have earned their rightful place in the hands of virtually every contractor, woodworker, handyman and do-it-yourselfer across the land. If you're in the market for power hand tools in your business, there are a few key terms that will help you master the subject and discuss your tool needs with confidence.

 

Power tool

A power tool is powered by an external source such as electricity, a battery, gasoline or compressed air.
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Portable power tools

Portable power tools are held in the hand during use. The opposite of a portable power tool is a stationary power tool, also known as a machine tool.
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Corded power tools

A corded power hand tool operates by being plugged into a power source such as a wall outlet or generator. Although sustainable power is all but ensured, corded tools can be a hazard because the cord can be tripped over, cut and otherwise in the way on a job site.
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Cordless power tools

Cordless hand power tools don't have a cord, meaning they don't use electricity as a power source. They afford the user a sense of freedom corded tools cannot, using rechargeable batteries as a power source.
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Battery powered hand tool

A battery-powered hand power tool runs off of a rechargeable battery. The convenience of being cordless has often been overshadowed by relatively short battery life, comparatively low energy capacity and high cost.
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Compressed air tools

Compressed air tools, also called a pneumatic tools, are powered by an air compressor attached to the tool with a small hose. Nail guns, drills, hammers and paint sprayers are examples of tools that can operate via compressed air.
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