Electric Tools Names Guide

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| Tool Name | Common Nicknames | Main Use | |-----------|------------------|-----------| | | Skilsaw (brand name) | Straight cuts in lumber, plywood | | Jigsaw | Sabre saw | Curved cuts, intricate shapes | | Reciprocating Saw | Sawzall (brand) | Demolition, pipe cutting, tree pruning | | Miter Saw | Chop saw | Precise angled cuts (trim, framing) | | Table Saw | Bench saw | Ripping large sheets of wood | | Band Saw | Band saw | Curved or resawing thick stock | | Track Saw | Plunge saw | Straight, splinter-free cuts in sheet goods | | Oscillating Multi-Tool | Multi-tool, Fein tool | Flush cuts, sanding, scraping (uses many blades) | | Tile Saw | Wet saw | Cutting ceramic/stone tile (water-cooled) | | Angle Grinder | Disc grinder | Cutting metal, tile, or grinding (wear safety gear) | 3. Sanding & Finishing Purpose: Smooth surfaces, remove material electric tools names

| Tool Name | Common Nicknames | Main Use | |-----------|------------------|-----------| | | ROS | Fine sanding (no swirl marks) | | Belt Sander | Belt sander | Rapid material removal | | Detail Sander | Mouse sander (brand) | Tight corners, small areas | | Sheet Sander | Palm sander | Basic sanding with standard paper | | Rotary Tool | Dremel (brand) | Sanding, carving, polishing (small bits) | 4. Planing, Routing & Joinery Purpose: Shape edges, cut grooves, join wood Would you like a printable checklist or a