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torpedo level

Construction; Home remodeling

Usually 9" long and 1” wide, it is used for obtaining readings in close quarters where a typical carpenter’s level won’t fit. Because of its compact size, mechanics, plumbers, ...

toolbox saw

Construction; Home remodeling

Also called Panel Saw or Short Cut Saw. Good for ripping, crosscutting and general cutting of lumber, plywood and particleboard and plastic materials.

tongue-and-groove pliers

Construction; Home remodeling

Good for gripping and applying limited torque to round, square, flat and hexagonal objects. Jaws may be straight, smooth or curved and sizes generally range from 4-1/2” to 20-1/4” ...

tongue-and-groove

Construction; Home remodeling

Carpentry joint in which the jutting edge of one board fits into the grooved end of a similarboard.

time delay fuse

Construction; Home remodeling

Similar in appearance to a plug fuse. Provides a minimum time delay for small household motors that cause an electrical surge when started. That surge would cause a regular fuse ...