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Alloy

An alloy is a mixture of two or more metals. Usually a less valuable metal is mixed with a more valuable one in order to produce hardness.

Arc

An electric arc is a bright, hot (6000ºF) arc created by the electric current flowing across the gap between the tip of the electrode and the work. The arc melts the base metal and actually digs into it, much as the water through a nozzle on a garden hose digs into the earth.

Argon

Argon is an inert gas that is lighter than air.

B

Benefits

Benefits explain the uses and advantages of the product. Benefits explain what your product will do for the customer.

Burning

Burning is the process of scaring of the wood when the surface of the drill gets too hot.

C

C25

C₂₅ is a mixture of CO₂ and Argon.

Catalytic Converter

Butane irons have a catalytic converter as part of the iron's operating system. The catalytic converter contains a catalyst inside the tip that reacts with the butane gas and converts the gas into heat.

Centrifugal Force

Centrifugal force describes the fact that when any object is subject to high speed while rotating, it will "fly out" or away from its original position. Squeezing the trigger starts this force that pushes the clutch teeth out from their resting spot when the saw is not being used.

Chainsaw Chaps

Chainsaw chaps are chaps to go over your pants designed of nylon material that are meant to jam chainsaw on contact.

Chrome Vanadium Steel

Chrome vanadium steel is a steel alloy composed of carbon steel, chromium, and vanadium . This composition allows screw bits a long life, excellent hardening capabilities and good corrosion resistance.

Chuck

The chuck is an attachment for holding a work piece or tool such as a drill bit.

CO2

C0₂ is a colourless, odourless incombustible gas composed of a mixture of carbon and oxygen.

Crankshaft

A crankshaft changes the up and down movement of the piston to a rotary movement.

Cross-Sell

Cross-sell is the practice of adding on sales, selling related products to assist the customer with the completion of project.

Cross-selling

Cross-selling is when additional products and/or services are offered to the customer in order to meet specific needs associated with the original service request.

Cutter

A cutter is a single cutting edge and lip used for durability and cutting.

D

Dado

A dado is a rectangular groove cut to make a joint in woodworking.

Deburring

Deburring is the process of taking away rough edges on a surface. Smooth roughness produced when cutting or shaping metal.

Diaphragm Carburetor

A carburetor with an attaching diaphragm. A diaphragm is a flexible piece of plasticized cloth outside the carburetor. The carburetor is the chamber where the gas and air are mixed to the correct proportions in order to keep the engine running smoothly. The diaphragm expands and contracts as required to regulate the amount of fuel available inside the carburetor, regardless of what position the chainsaw is in.

Distortion

Distortion occurs when an object is twisted or bent out of shape.

Dowelling

Dowelling is the process of fastening two pieces of wood together with a dowel. A dowel is a pin that fits into a hole in the abutting piece in order to prevent any motion or slipping.

Drill Bits

Drill bits are the accessories used in conjunction with the drill to create holes by cutting through the work piece.

E

Electrode

The electrode is a length of metal rod or a continuous wire, which conducts the current used to create the electric arc.

Enthusiast Customers

Enthusiast customers make up the majority of our clientele. They enjoy doing small home projects and repairs; may pay more for quality if it's a good value; may not know a lot about tools; and tend to keep an eye out for sales.

F

Features

Features are technical details about a product: for example, their construction and operation. Features explain how and why.

Fell

Fell/felling means to "cut down." Usually used in reference to trees.

Flux

Flux is a chemical used to clean the surface area to be soldered. It helps remove any impurities and residue which might hinder the solder from adhering to the metal.

G

Ga.

Ga. stands for the unit of measurement known as the Gauge that determines a metal's thickness. For instance 10 gauge=1/8".

GMAW

GMAW is an acronym for the term "gas metal arc welding."

Guide Bars

Guide bars are the long arms to which saw chains are attached. The bar "guides" the chain as it cuts into the wood.

H

Horsepower

Horsepower is the measure of the work capacity of the motor or engine that drives the compressor.

HVAC

HVAC stands for heating, ventilating and air conditioning.

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K

Kinetic Energy

Kinetic energy is the energy of motion of an object; equal to the work it would do if it were brought to rest.

L

Level

A level is a device used for establishing a horizontal line or plane by means of a bubble in a liquid that shows adjustment to the horizontal by movement to the center of a slightly bowed glass tube.

Limbing

Limbing means to cut or remove limbs from trees or bushes.

Low Resistance Joint

A low resistance joint is a relatively weak connection between two pieces of metal. This type of joint is acceptable when there won't be a lot of weight being imposed on it.

M

MAPP

MAPP is an acronym for Methylene Acetylene Polypropylene, which is a type of gas.

Masonry

Masonry is a surface made of stone, concrete or brick.

MIG

MIG is an acronym for the term metallic inert gas.

Mortising

Mortising is the process of cutting a square hole in a piece of wood to form one half of a joint. The technique is used for mortise and tenon joints.

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O

OPM

OPM is orbits per minute. This is a unit of speed that measures the number of orbits made by an orbital/finishing sander in one minute. Sanders range between 4,000 and 13,000 opm.

Oxyacetylene

Oxyacetylene is a fuel which is a combination of oxygen plus acetylene.

P

Percussion/ Hammer Drills

Percussion/Hammer drills have a pounding mechanism by which it strikes heavy repeated blows. It is a heavy-duty tool good for busting holes through concrete and hardened metals.

Performance Customers

Performance customers include professional contractors. They are comfortable working on complex projects; are extremely familiar with product lines and brands; and are well informed about tools and their various uses. Their main concerns are performance and quality.

Pinion

A pinion is a gear with a small number of teeth designed to mesh with a larger wheel or rack.

Piston

A piston is a round metal disk attached to a rod that moves up and down in a cylinder.

Pizo Ignitor

Self-ignite push button that allows user to quickly light up/start the torch.

Pound Per Square Inch

Pounds per Square Inch (PSI) is the measure of air pressure or force delivered by the compressor to the air tool.

Power Source

Power source is the term used to describe the source of power used to generate the compressor.

Pump Revolution Per Minute

Pump Revolutions Per Minute (RPM) is a measure of the speed of a rotating shaft, either the motor or the compressor pump.

Q

Quill

The quill is the cylindrical housing that contains the spindle. It has an integrated rack that works in conjunction with the feed handle to facilitate the up and down motion of the chuck and spindle

R

Rabbet

A rabbet is a groove or recess cut out of the edge or face of a panel; it is a "step" type cut made by the planer, used for joining pieces of wood.

Rack

The rack is the part of a machine with teeth on one face for gearing with a pinion or worm gear to transform rotary motion to linear motion or vice versa.

Reaming

Reaming refers to enlarging or shaping a hole in material, such as wood, metal or concrete.

Recovery Rate

Recovery rate is the time that it takes the compressor to fill the tank from 95 PSI to 125 PSI. This time will fluctuate depending on the size of tank. The compressor starts up at 95 PSI to ensure that the air pressure does not fall below 90 PSI, which is the operating pressure of most air tools.

Rivets

Rivets are metal bolts used to fasten pieces of metal or beams together.

RPM

RPM is an acronym that stands for revolutions per minute. It indicates the speed of a drill.

S

Screw Anchor

Screw Anchors are the plastic plugs that are inserted into a hole in masonry or drywall that accept a screw. They permit the screw to be securely fastened into the wall.

Shielding Gas

Shielding gas is a substance that produces a gas shield around the welding arc. It prevents contamination of the molten weld metal by components present in the air such as hydrogen during the welding process. It protects the welded materials from the atmosphere.

Skating

Skating refers to the tendency of metal bits to spin away from the intended hole center due to the blunted tip. Can also be referred to as "Walking"

Solder

Solder is an alloy that is heated. When melted, it connects two metals together. Solder is available in various combinations of metals.

Soldering Kit

A soldering kit contains all the necessary pieces for soldering several different projects. They come with a soldering tool and several different tips and pieces of solder.

Soldering Station

A soldering station has an iron, a holder for the iron, and a knob to adjust the heat to the bit (the tip of the iron).

Spark Plugs

Spark plugs are parts in the ignition system that uses high voltage electricity to create a spark in the combustion chamber.

Spool

A spool is a spindle or reel upon which material (e.g.thread, wire, or tape) is wound.

Spurs

Spurs are the outer points, usually on wood bits, used to guide when cutting holes.

Standard Cubic Feet

Standard Cubic Feet per Minute (SCFM) is the volume of air being 'delivered' by the air compressor or that is 'required' by an air tool in order to function properly.

Spindle

The spindle is the section of a drill that turns the chuck. If the drill features a reverse control, the direction of rotation can be changed from clockwise to counterclockwise.

T

Tank Size

Tank size is usually expressed in US Gallons and indicates how much compressed air can be stored for use.

Torque

Torque is the term used to describe the twisting or turning force that the power tool generates. Usually measured in inch/lbs. or foot/lbs.

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting is a step by step process in which you identify a problem's cause and its solution.

Two-Cycle Air Cooled Engine Oil

A two-stroke engine is one that uses two piston stokes and one revolution of the crankshaft to develop power. On the upstroke, the piston compresses the gas and air mixture. On the downstroke, an explosion is created when spark plugs ignite the compressed mixture. The resulting expanding heat pushes the piston down and turns the crankshaft. Also called a two-stroke.

Two-stroke Engines

A two-stroke engine is one that uses two piston strokes and one revolution of the crankshaft to develop power. On the upstroke, the piston compresses the gas and air mixture. On the downstroke, an explosion is created when spark plugs ignite the compressed mixture. The resulting expanding heat pushes the piston down and turns the crankshaft. Also called a two-stroke.

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Up-selling

Up-selling is when a similar product and/or service is suggested to the customer that is usually higher priced but provides greater value with additional features and benefits.

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