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Are you looking to buy a circular saw? Not to be confused with a reciprocating saw, it's a versatile cutting tool. Circular saws live up to their namesake by featuring a circular blade. As the blade rotates, it will cut through the workpieces with which it's used. Below are several tips to follow when choosing a circular saw.Corded vs Cordless There are corded circular saws, and there are cordless circular saws. Corded circular saws are powered by exclusively by electricity. You can connect …

Drill presses are commonly used in the manufacturing industry. Also known as pillar drills, they are mechanical workbenches with a powered drill. You can use them to drill holes in workpieces. Most drill presses support both wooden and metal workpieces. When using a drill press, though, you should avoid making the five following safety mistakes.#1) Not Securing Workpiece Before DrillingNever attempt to use a drill press on a loose workpiece. Rather, you should secure the workpiece before drillin …

Pallet jacks make it easy to move materials, inventory and other objects around the workplace. Also known as pump trucks, they feature a pair of fork-like tongs that can slide under and lift pallets. While pallet jacks are typically considered safer than forklifts, you should still follow some safety precautions when using them.Do Stay Within the Weight RatingPallet jacks can only support so much weight. Before using a pallet jack, check the weight rating. The weight rating, of course, is the ma …

Fire extinguishers can protect against indoor fires as well as fire-related injuries like burns and smoke inhalation. As you know, they are designed to put out small fires. Most fire extinguishers feature a nozzle that and a handle. Pulling the handle will release a fire-suppressing liquid or substance out of the nozzle.Of course, maintaining fire extinguishers in your home or place of business is only beneficial if you know how to use them. Many people invest in fire extinguishers, only to neve …

Have you heard of compression sleeves? They are commonly used to assist in the recovery of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). Maybe you're suffering from a pulled muscle, or perhaps you're experiencing inflammation in your wrist. Regardless, you may want to wear a compression sleeve. Compression sleeves offer a simple and effective way to reduce MSD recovery times.Overview of Compression SleevesCompression sleeves are wearable, sleeve-like pieces of equipment that are designed to compre …