A power tool is technically defined as any tool driven by an external source of power that isn’t our

hands or body

To review before we get into the details, a power tool is a device or

machine powered by an additional source or mechanism other than our own
human body (when compared to hand tools, at least). When it comes to their
power source exactly, a majority of these are electric motor based, however
many can also be fueled via gasoline (definitely a lot more rare, and typically
only seeing in lawn and garden tools), internal combustion engines, and
compressed air (also known as pneumatic).
A power tool is a tool that is actuated by an additional power source and mechanism other than the
solely manual labor used with hand tools. The most common types of power tools use electric
motors. Internal combustion engines and compressed air are also commonly used. Other power
sources include steam engines, direct burning of fuels and propellants, such as in powder-actuated
tools, or even natural power sources such as wind or moving water. Tools directly driven by animal
power are not generally considered power tools.
Power tools are used in industry, in construction, in the garden, for housework tasks such
as cooking, cleaning, and around the house for purposes of driving (fasteners), drilling, cutting,
shaping, sanding, grinding, routing, polishing, painting, heating and more.
Power tools are classified as either stationary or portable, where portable means hand-held.
Portable power tools have obvious advantages in mobility. Stationary power tools, however, often
have advantages in speed and precision. A typical table saw, for instance, not only cuts faster than a
regular hand saw, but the cuts are smoother, straighter, and more square than what is normally
achievable with a hand-held power saw. Some stationary power tools can produce objects that
cannot be made in any other way. Lathes, for example, produce truly round objects.
Stationary power tools for metalworking are usually called machine tools. The term machine tool is
not usually applied to stationary power tools for woodworking, although such usage is occasionally
heard, and in some cases, such as drill presses and bench grinders, exactly the same tool is used
for both woodworking and metalworking.

History[edit]
The lathe is the oldest power tool, being known to the ancient Egyptians (albeit in a hand-powered
form). Early industrial revolution-era factories had batteries of power tools driven by belts from
overhead shafts. The prime power source was a water wheel or (later) a steam engine. The
introduction of the electric motor (and electric distribution networks) in the 1880s made possible the
self-powered stationary and portable tools we know today.[1] The global market for power tools is $33
billion (in 2016) and estimated to reach $46 billion in 2025.

An electric drill is a drill which is driven by an electric motor. The invention of the electric drill is
credited to Arthur James Arnot and William Blanch Brain of Melbourne, Australia who patented the
electric drill in 1889.[1] In 1895, the first portable handheld drill was created by brothers Wilhelm &
Carl Fein of Stuttgart, Germany. In 1917 the first trigger-switch, pistol-grip portable drill was patented
by Black & Decker.
An electric drill is a drill which is driven by an electric motor. The invention of the electric drill is
credited to Arthur James Arnot and William Blanch Brain of Melbourne, Australia who patented the
electric drill in 1889. In 1895, the first portable handheld drill was created by brothers Wilhem & Carl
Fein of Stuttgart, Germany. In 1917 the first trigger-switch, pistol-grip portable drill was patented by
Black & Decker.

A drill is a tool primarily used for making round holes or driving fasteners. It is fitted with a bit, either
a drill or driver, depending on application, secured by a chuck. Some powered drills also include
a hammer function.
Drills vary widely in speed, power, and size. They are characteristically corded electrically driven
devices, with hand operated types dramatically decreasing in popularity and cordless battery
powered ones proliferating.
Drills are commonly used in woodworking, metalworking, machine tool fabrication, construction and
utility projects. Specially designed versions are made for medicine, space, and miniature
applications.

Electric drills can be divided into three categories: hand drills, impact drills, and
hammer drills.
1. Hand drill: The power is the smallest, the scope of use is limited to drilling wood and
as an electric screwdriver. Some hand drills can be changed into special tools according
to the purpose, and the use and models are more.
2. Impact drill: The impact mechanism of the impact drill has two types: dog-shaped and
ball-type.
The ball type impact drill consists of a moving plate, a fixed plate, and a steel ball. The moving plate
is connected to the main shaft through a thread and has 12 steel balls; the fixed plate is fixed on the
casing by pins, and has 4 steel balls. Under the action of the thrust, 12 steel balls roll along 4 steel
balls. The carbide drill bit produces a rotary impact motion and can drill holes in brittle materials such
as bricks, blocks, and concrete. The overhead nail is removed, so that the fixed disk rotates together
with the disk, and no impact is generated, and it can be used for ordinary electric drill.
3. Hammer drill (electric hammer): It can drill holes in a variety of hard materials and
has the widest range of use.
The prices of these three kinds of electric drills are arranged from low to high, and the
functions are also increased. The selection needs to be combined with their respective
scopes and requirements.
The difference between hand drill, impact drill, hammer drill and electric pick
The hand drill is only relying on the motor to drive the transmission gear to increase the
force of the drill bit, so that the drill bit can be scraped in the form of scraping on metal,
wood and other materials.
There are two kinds of adjustment knobs, adjustable drill and impact drill at the drill
chuck when the impact drill is working. However, the impact drill uses the gears on the
inner shaft to jump against each other to achieve the impact effect, and the impact force
is far less than the electric hammer. It can also drill reinforced concrete, but it does not
work well.
The hammer drill (electric hammer) is different. It uses the bottom motor to drive two
sets of gear structures, one set to achieve it, and the other set to drive the piston, like
the engine hydraulic stroke, which produces a powerful impact force, accompanied by
the drill effect. Strength can split the stone and divide the gold.
The electric shovel is a kind of bouncing operation that allows the motor to move and
sway, so that the hoe can produce the effect of smashing the ground. The hydraulic
pump 镐 uses the gas pressure transmitted by the air compressor to drive the pump
hammer in the electric ram to bounce back and forth, thereby producing the effect of
smashing the ground, but the electric hoe is only chiseled, and its hoe does not rotate.
All in all, the electric drill can only be drilled alone, and the impact drill can also have a
slight hammering effect. Hammer drills can be drilled and hammered higher, while
electric picks are only hammered and cannot be drilled.

disk sander
: a machine having one or more flat circular disks faced with abrasive for
smoothing wood surfaces (as floors)
The Disk Sander is used to smooth materials such as woods and plastics. It is also
used to remove small amounts of waste material. It is a dangerous machine if safety
is ignored.

Goggles must be worn at all times. Hands and fingers must be kept as far away from
the rotating disk as possible. A guard, making it impossible to use the wrong portion
of the rotating disk must be in permanent position. If the right hand side of the disk
were to be used the material would be quickly lifted upwards. This would be very
dangerous.
A Dust extraction unit should be connected to this type of machine. This is very
important as it will extract dust particles produced when the machine is in use. The
disk rotates in an anti-clockwise direction which means only the left portion of the
disk should be used. The rotation of the disk holds the work down on the table.
Sander, portable power tool used for smoothing, polishing, or cleaning a
surface, as of wood, plastic, or metal. Sanders are also used to roughen
surfaces in preparation for finishing. There are three main types of power
sanders: the disk sander, the belt sander, and the orbital sander. In the disk
sander an abrasive disk is attached to a shaft that is driven by bevel gears to
rotate about an axis at right angles to the motor shaft. The belt sander has
endless cloth or paper belts faced with abrasive grits and runs on rollers that
rotate about axes, which are at right angles to the direction in which the
sander is moved. On the orbital sander the sanding pad has an orbital
motion; i.e., it rotates at high speed about its own vertical axis while the axis
moves slowly on a circular path.
A disc sander is a type of sander that consists of replaceable sandpaper that
is circular shaped attached to a wheel generated by an electric motor (or in
more rare cases, compressed air). You place your wood (although we’ve seen
other materials used as well, such as some soft materials, metals and
plastics) on the bench and adjust it in any angle you need. They’re stationary
machines so your sander is spinning in place while you control your intended
piece of material and control the sanding with your hands. This allows for
great control over rounding edges, straightening surfaces and more. There
are some hand-held, portable disc sanders that work the opposite — they will
entail you to control the entire machine over the material.
A jigsaw, also known as a “bayonet saw” or even sabre saw at times, is the
best power tool you can buy to cut shapes in a wide range of materials.
They’re great for cutting curves (something many other saws can’t really do)
to add some shaping and cutting versatility you’ll need in the future. They’re a
handheld power tool that works with an electric motor paired up to a
reciprocating saw blade. You can then control it pretty well of angles up to
about 45 degrees at a time.

The uses of jigsaws include any time you need to cut some wood or metal in
difficult shape or curve, making bevel cuts, or even home-use applications
outside of the shop like carving pumpkins, etc! There are even other blades
available for softer materials that you can interchange as you need. They’re
great companions to other popular saws out there to have “just in case”
(usually paired up with circular saws and other popular sawing tools).

What are the different types of jigsaw?

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There are two main types of electric jigsaws, those that are powered by mains
electricity and cordless models that are driven by battery.

Pneumatic jigsaws are also available, which run on compressed air, although
these are rarely used.

Corded jigsaws
Most jigsaws are corded and run on mains electricity.

Because corded models are connected to a constant power supply, they are
very reliable and can be used without interruption.

They are also more powerful than cordless versions of the tool.

Corded jigsaws are available with a range of different wattages, ranging from
400W to 900W. For more information, see What is the power of a jigsaw?

Cordless jigsaws
 Cordless jigsaws have become increasingly popular in recent years.

Because they are not limited by a power cord, they offer more freedom of
movement than corded models. However, as a result of their battery packs,
they tend to be heavier.

The power of a cordless jigsaw is dependent on the voltage rating of its

battery, which can range from 12 to 36V. For more information, see What is
the voltage of a jigsaw?

Pneumatic jigsaws
Pneumatic jigsaws work in conjunction with an air compressor. They are very
powerful and usually only employed in a professional setting for heavy-duty
cutting tasks. Pneumatic jigsaws are rarely used by DIYers.

They are lighter than electrical models and are self-cooling so unlikely to
overheat. This is particularly useful when cutting through materials like metal or
fibreglass.
Angle grinders are also labeled as side grinders or disc grinders, and they’re a
handheld power tool that grind, cut (through basically anything — even steel,
tile and mortar), and polish various objects and materials. They can be
powered by compressed air, an electric motor or petrol engine. The key word
here however is “angle”, and the geared head is at a right-angle mounted on a
disc (replaceable) with a side handle an adjustable guard to get into those
little spaces you can’t usually fit into as well as counter side forces that are
sometimes created while cutting (as opposed to axial forces typically created
by other tools like power drills). They come as corded or cordless.
Uses of angle grinders can include removing excess materials from pieces,
(stone, metal), and smoothing rough edges on a heavy surface (masonry).
Just be careful because these things can get dangerous (and loud).