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Abrasive Attachments

Abrasive Attachments

There are a wide variety of attachments for drills that can be used for shaping or finishing metal. Others can be used for sanding and cleaning a variety of materials. Buffers polish metal or...

 
Abrasive Cut-Off Wheel

Abrasive Cut-Off Wheel

Circular blade used for cutting ferrous metals, masonry, glazed materials and ceramic tile. Must match the type of wheel to the type of material being cut. Only use with saws that have an...

 
Drain Pipe

ABS Pipe

Means Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene. Made from a thermoplastic resin. Lightweight and easier to use than metal pipe. Commonly used for DWV (drain-waste-vent) applications or for underground...

 
Japan Drier

Accelerator/Hardener

Also known as Japan drier. Increases the gloss and hardness of oil-based paint. Also decreases dry time by as much as 30 percent. Generally mix 8 oz. per gallon of paint. Not for use...

 
Acetone

Acetone

Fast acting thinner, cleaner and remover for resins, inks, adhesives and contact cement. Also used for thinning and cleaning fiberglass. A heavy degreaser, it can be used as a metal cleaner...

 
Adapter Fitting

Adapter Fitting

Any kind of fitting that helps connect two different types of tubing, such as copper and galvanized steel, or threaded and solvent weld, or two different sizes that are usually incompatible. A...

 
Adhesive-Backed Foam Tape

Adhesive-Backed Foam Tape

Installed by pressing into position and sticking permanently. Requires no nails or tools. One type, pressure-sensitive sponge rubber tape, is suited for larger problem areas. Another type,...

 
Adjustable Wrench

Adjustable Wrench

Comes in two styles: locking and non-locking. Non-locking styles feature an adjustable end opening with little provision made for slippage. The locking style also has an adjustable head, but...

 
Air Compressor

Air Compressors

Used to power pneumatic tools such as nailers, sprayers and pressure washers. Rated on cubic feet per minute of air volume output (cfm), pounds per square inch of air pressure input (psi) and...

 
Airless Paint Sprayer

Airless Paint Sprayer

Used when painting large areas with the same color or painting intricate surfaces such as furniture or grillwork where other tools will not reach all surfaces. Airless sprayers eject paint at...