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2. Power tool - Wikipedia

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   Power tool. 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.

3. Router (woodworking) - Wikipedia

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   The router[ a ] is a power tool with a flat base and a rotating blade extending past the base. The spindle may be driven by an electric motor or by a pneumatic motor. It routs (hollows out) an area in hard material, such as wood or plastic. Routers are used most often in woodworking, especially cabinetry.

4. Angle grinder - Wikipedia

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   Angle grinder. An angle grinder, also known as a side grinderor disc grinder, is a handheld power toolused for grinding (abrasive cutting)and polishing. Although developed originally as tools for rigid abrasive discs, the availability of an interchangeable power source has encouraged their use with a wide variety of cutters and attachments.

5. Drill - Wikipedia

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   A lightweight magnetic-mount drill. A drill is a tool used for making round holes or driving fasteners. It is fitted with a bit, either a drill or driver chuck. Hand-operated types are dramatically decreasing in popularity and cordless battery-powered ones proliferating due to increased efficiency and ease of use.

6. Chainsaw - Wikipedia

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   The first portable chainsaw was developed and patented in 1918 by Canadian millwright James Shand. [11] [12] After he allowed his rights to lapse in 1930, his invention was further developed by what became the German company Festo in 1933. The company, now operating as Festool, produces portable power tools.

7. Jigsaw (tool) - Wikipedia

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   Jigsaw (tool) A power jigsaw. Battery-powered jigsaw. T-shank blades. A jigsaw is a reciprocating saw that can cut irregular curves, such as stenciled designs, in wood, metal, or other materials. Jigsaws first emerged in the 19th century [1] and employed a treadle to operate the blade, which was thin and under tension, being secured at both ...