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Complete Illustrated Guide to Everything Sold in Hardware Stores

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ISBN-10: 0020430051

ISBN-13: 9780020430056

Edition: N/A

Authors: Steve R. Ettlinger, Robert Strimban

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Available for the first time in paperback, The Complete Illustrated Guide to Everything Sold in Hardware Stores is for anyone who has wandered the aisles in hardware stores wondering what type of wrench, paint thinner, fuse or caulk gun is best for a particular job. Steve Ettlinger presents every important tool and building material available, commonplace and obscure, each illustrated and described, with tips on purchase and use. For quick reference, all items are grouped by subject category, from hand tools to decorative hardware, paints to lumber
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Book details

List price: $15.00
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 448
Size: 7.50" wide x 9.25" long x 1.25" tall
Weight: 1.694
Language: English

Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Common Hand Tools
Hammers
Struck Tools: Nailsets, Punches, and Chisels
Bars and Claws
Screwdrivers
Saws and Accessories
Knives and Cutting Tools
Pliers
Wrenches
Clamps and Vises
Measuring and Layout Tools
Drills and Braces
Files, Rasps, and Abrasives
Planes and Scrapers
Fastening Tools
Miscellaneous Tools and Equipment
Power Tools
Portable Power Drills, Tools, and Accessories
Portable Power Saws
Portable Power Sanders, Scrapers, Routers, Joiners, and Planes
Stationary Power Tools
General Hardware
Nails
Screws, Screw Eyes, and Screw Hooks
Nuts and Bolts
Miscellaneous Fasteners, Braces, and Anchors
Hinges, Hasps, and Latches
Cabinet and Furniture Hardware
Door and Window Hardware
Springs
Chain and Cable
Wire and Wire Products
Miscellaneous Hanging Hardware
Miscellaneous Hardware
General Materials
Adhesives, Sealers, and Caulk
Roofing Materials
Plastic, Metal, and Fiberglass
Insulation and Weatherizers
Rope and Cord and Accessories
Lubricants
Tape
Paints, Stains, Finishes, Wall Coverings, and Related Products and Tools
Interior Paints
Exterior Paints
Metal Paints
Interior Stains and Clear Wood Finishes
Thinners, Cleaners, Removers, and Preparers
Painting Tools and Accessories
Paint and Finish Removal Tools
Wall Coverings, Materials, and Tools
Wood and Wood Products
Manufactured Wood Products
Lumber
Milled and Preformed Wood Products
Wall, Floor, and Ceiling Materials and Tools
Doors and Windows
Drywall, Plaster, Materials, and Tools
Paneling and Tile
Doors and Windows
Floor and Ceiling Materials
Plumbing Hardware, Materials, and Tools
Pipe and Accessories
Fitting Types
Fitting Shapes and Forms
Faucets and Faucet Parts
Drains and Accessories
Valves
Joint and Fitting Materials
Toilet Parts
Special Products for Boilers and Furnaces
Plumbing Wrenches
Drain-Clearing Tools
Special Plumbing Tools
Electrical Products and Tools
Taps, Adapters, and Plugs
Lighting Fixtures and Bulbs
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
Switches and Receptacles
Electrical Wire and Connectors
Electrical Boxes
Conduit
Electrical Tools
Masonry Materials, Products, and Tools
Masonry Materials
Masonry Tools
Safety Equipment
Safety Clothing and Other Gear
Fire Extinguishers
Metals and Metal Finishes
Basic Tools and Materials Every Homeowner Should Have
Index
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