Tools
Parts of a Violin
| Updated July 28, 2022 | Published April 22, 2021

The violin is a musical instrument that is classified under string instruments. It is a complex, delicate, and beautiful musical instrument. As a violinist, a violin student, or someone interested in violins, it is necessary to know the parts and components of a violin, the uses of these components, and how they work. Our focus here is the modern violin and not the ancestral instrument that predated it.

Parts of a Knife
| Updated July 29, 2022 | Published April 22, 2021

Knives come in many different shapes and sizes, depending on what you need them for. There are various knives that are shaped in a certain way to help you in the kitchen, such as cutting, chopping, dicing, slicing, etc. We’ll go into detail about the particular components that make up the knife in order to inform you better upon consideration. Depending on the variation of the knife part, this helps define which type of knife you are looking for.

Parts of a Key
| Updated July 29, 2022 | Published April 22, 2021

A key is a physical device used to open the lock. Internal elements of a lock are aligned as keys are inserted, causing the lock to unlock. Instead of manipulating physical components, keys in electronic locks can convey data electronically. To discourage illegal key blank processing, certain keys are patent secured.

Parts of a Hammer
| Updated August 10, 2022 | Published April 22, 2021

The hammer is one of the more common hand tools. But despite that, not too many people are aware of its parts. While the use of this old hand tool is simple and straightforward, knowing its different parts can help in better utilizing it. Without further ado, below are the parts of a hammer. 

Obsidian Blades 
| Updated July 28, 2022 | Published April 6, 2021

Wonder what’s an obsidian blade and what can you do with it? Where can you find an obsidian blade? These questions and more are answered in this article.

Types of Power Tools
| Updated February 4, 2024 | Published March 8, 2021

When we talk about the types of power tools, we can divide them into the kind of power source they use, whether they’re portable or stationary, what function they serve (saw, drill, etc.), and the individual tools themselves.

Types of Wood Cutting Tools
| Updated August 10, 2022 | Published February 28, 2021

Unless you’re a martial arts expert who can karate chop boards in half, you’re going to need some sort of tool to cut wood. But what tool do you need? That depends on what type of cut you’re trying to make. These are the various types of wood cutting tools and what to use them for.

Types of Architect Tools
| Updated February 4, 2024 | Published February 24, 2021

Being in the field of architecture as an architect or an architecture student entails a lot of sketching, drafting, creating models, and developing brand new ideas. In short, it takes a lot of creativity, skill, and imagination. To succeed in architecture, you have to be equipped with the necessary tools to succeed in your daily tasks and projects.

Cabinet Making Tools
| Updated August 22, 2021 | Published February 21, 2021

Whether you’re making cabinets for yourself or for your clients, here are the different types of cabinet-making tools you’ll need to do a high-quality job. Some of these tools are inexpensive hand tools, and some are power tools that require a larger investment.

Wallpapering Tools
| Updated June 19, 2022 | Published February 21, 2021

If you’re going to be removing or applying new wallpaper, here are the types of wallpapering tools you’ll need. The good news is that you probably already have a bunch of the basics, such as a scraper, level, ruler, and utility knife. And the others are fairly inexpensive.

Types of Painting Tools
| Updated September 18, 2022 | Published February 19, 2021

Painting – you either love it, or you hate it. Either way, you can enjoy your time painting a lot more if you have the right types of painting tools. Here, we’ll cover the basics of what you know and probably give you some new ideas of what to use in your next painting project.

Tool Steel
| Updated January 18, 2024 | Published February 12, 2021

Tool steel refers to a range of carbon steel and alloy steel that are especially appropriate to be made into tools. As an outcome, tool steels are fit for usage in the shaping of other products. The rate of dissolution of the various carbides into the austenite type of iron identifies the high-temperature efficiency of steel (slower is much better, making for heat-resistant steel).