Uses Of A Paslode Nail Gun:
One of the most versatile power tools that you can hire or buy is the cordless gas powered Paslode Nail Gun.
For anyone undertaking a large woodworking job or construction project one of these portable tools can save countless hours of labour time as well as improving efficiently in the workplace by the rapid pace it can carry fixing work out.
There are several different types of paslode nailers designed with primarily first and second fixing tasks of timber.
Most construction builds incorporate a lot of wood and timber framing as well as finishing trim work and occasionally decorative mouldings as well.
Paslode have developed and produced specific fixing guns to tackle these two main tasks. The framing work is taken care of by the renowned IM350 cordless nailer, finishing and trim work by one of two models; the Im65 or Im250.
The Paslode Im350 framing nail gun is a totally portable and self contained fixing tool that can fire nails up to 90mm in capacity in all types of wood including hard, soft, and man made materials.
The IM350 fires nails by way of a high powered hammer action that is driven by an explosive charge of butane gas. The gas is lit inside the nail gun by an electric charge that gets its energy from a rechargeable battery pack.
Nails are stored in the base of the tool and are in a collated paper strip format. The fixing nail size is between 51mm and 90mm, the IM350 is capable of rapid firing at the rate of around two nails per second.
For the builder, landscaper, or joiner on site this allows repeated fast fixing of timber joists, beams, struts, noggins, wooden soffits, rafters, flooring, fencing, and more.
The Paslode Im250 is referred to in the trade as a cordless brad nailer. Utilising the same technology as the large IM350 tool this brad nailer runs off a rechargeable battery also and is powered by it's onboard small disposable canister of butane gas.
Designed with general fixing and trim work the IM250 fires 16 guage brad type fixings in the size range of 19 to 64mm in length. This makes it ideal for fast fastening of skirting boards, architraves, trim strips, window closures, door jambs, light panneling work, and general carpentry tasks.
Like all cordless nail guns the IM250 can be used without the restriction of trailing power cables, air lines, or anything else that can burden the portability of this type of power tool. Gas fired fixing guns are totally self contained and can even be used on house builds and contruction sites where ther is no power source whatsoever, providing their rechargeable battery has a charge inside.
Thursday 27 January 2011
Tuesday 18 January 2011
Electric Powered Chainsaw
An electric powered chainsaw is an ideal tool for use around the home or garden, especially when the time of year comes when tidying up and maintenance of the garden is required.
When compared to a petrol powered machine, an electric chainsaw is easier to use, requires less maintenance and servicing, and without having a need to carry fuel on board, are usually lighter in weight as well.
There are very few limitations with regards to an electric chainsaw, the main one being just portability due to the need for the tool to have a trailing power cable to supply the electric supply to it.
As with petrol driven models all electric chain saws have a built in oil lubrication tank and lubrication system to keep the saws chain blade well oiled and allow it to cut easier.
As with all chainsaws it is important to use appropriate safety equipment and protective workwear when using any type of electric chainsaw. Gloves, goggles (or full face visor), safety helmet, are just a few of the items any chainsaw user should wear.
Most electric chainsaws tend to have a cutter bart of around 14" to 16" in size. This is the most popular size range for felling small trees, saplings, and logging work in the garden.
For larger work it is uually best to appoint the services of a tree surgeon or professional landscaper / gardener. This is especially the case if overhead cutting or pruning work is needed.
Most electric chainsaw models are aimed at the diy or light professional user. For this reason this type of portable power tool tends to be made and sold under the leading DIY brands of garden machinery.
In this brand line up are popular makes that include Bosch, Black and Decker, Ryobi, Handy, Alpina, and Draper.
When compared to a petrol powered machine, an electric chainsaw is easier to use, requires less maintenance and servicing, and without having a need to carry fuel on board, are usually lighter in weight as well.
There are very few limitations with regards to an electric chainsaw, the main one being just portability due to the need for the tool to have a trailing power cable to supply the electric supply to it.
As with petrol driven models all electric chain saws have a built in oil lubrication tank and lubrication system to keep the saws chain blade well oiled and allow it to cut easier.
As with all chainsaws it is important to use appropriate safety equipment and protective workwear when using any type of electric chainsaw. Gloves, goggles (or full face visor), safety helmet, are just a few of the items any chainsaw user should wear.
Most electric chainsaws tend to have a cutter bart of around 14" to 16" in size. This is the most popular size range for felling small trees, saplings, and logging work in the garden.
For larger work it is uually best to appoint the services of a tree surgeon or professional landscaper / gardener. This is especially the case if overhead cutting or pruning work is needed.
Most electric chainsaw models are aimed at the diy or light professional user. For this reason this type of portable power tool tends to be made and sold under the leading DIY brands of garden machinery.
In this brand line up are popular makes that include Bosch, Black and Decker, Ryobi, Handy, Alpina, and Draper.
Monday 17 January 2011
Chainsaw Sharpening Services
Where to Get Your Chainsaws Blade Sharpened::
If you own or use a chainsaw, whether at home or in the workplace, at some point you will need to get its chain loop blade sharpened.
With natural wear and tear and due to the abrasive content of "live" timber the teeth on a chainsaws blade will eventually become blunt and worn with use. Even though a chainsaw has oil lubrication to assist the wear rate, the teeth on the units blade will need to be either resharpened or a new blade fitted.
It is only necessary to replace the chain loop when it has worn to its limit either by stretching or the metal teeth being worn to the extreme.
All electric and petrol driven chain saws have a guide plate as well as the leading cutter edge of the blade tooth. This allows the user or operator to see at a glance the level as to the wear and tear present.
The easiest way to get your chainsaw chain sharpening undertaken is to use a company that specialises in this service. Usually these type of companies offer a fast turnaround as well as an affordable cost effective price.
The other alternative is to sharpen the blade yourself with one of the purpose designed sharpening kits that can be bought. The best kits to choose are the ones that include everything you need to undertake this essential maintenance job and to file the teeth of the blade at the right offset.
The most versatile sharping kits include a flat file, a round file, a file holder, and the important file guage. The file guage allows you to draw the relevant file across the metal tooth at the correct angle to get the correct cutting pitch.
If you own or use a chainsaw, whether at home or in the workplace, at some point you will need to get its chain loop blade sharpened.
With natural wear and tear and due to the abrasive content of "live" timber the teeth on a chainsaws blade will eventually become blunt and worn with use. Even though a chainsaw has oil lubrication to assist the wear rate, the teeth on the units blade will need to be either resharpened or a new blade fitted.
It is only necessary to replace the chain loop when it has worn to its limit either by stretching or the metal teeth being worn to the extreme.
All electric and petrol driven chain saws have a guide plate as well as the leading cutter edge of the blade tooth. This allows the user or operator to see at a glance the level as to the wear and tear present.
The easiest way to get your chainsaw chain sharpening undertaken is to use a company that specialises in this service. Usually these type of companies offer a fast turnaround as well as an affordable cost effective price.
The other alternative is to sharpen the blade yourself with one of the purpose designed sharpening kits that can be bought. The best kits to choose are the ones that include everything you need to undertake this essential maintenance job and to file the teeth of the blade at the right offset.
The most versatile sharping kits include a flat file, a round file, a file holder, and the important file guage. The file guage allows you to draw the relevant file across the metal tooth at the correct angle to get the correct cutting pitch.
Sunday 16 January 2011
Woodworking Sawhorses
Types Of Chainsaw Sawhorses
There are numerous different sawhorses that can be used in the workplace for both construction work and forestry applications.
Perhaps the most common type of sawhorse is the traditional "A" profile saw horse that is used for supporting timber items such as doors, timber sheet materials, and wooden sections of timber as they are being worked on.
This type of sawhorse is commonly used by a carpenter or joiner, although it could just of easily be used by a builder or other construction trade worker.
The standard "A" profile sawhorse is typically manufactured in either a man made material such as plastic or is made out of wood. Heavy duty versions are also available that are manufactured in box section steel or alloy.
One such manufacturer of this piece of equipment is Stanley Tools who manufacture their 060582R folding sawhorse. This is a flat folding freestanding saw horse that is made out of heavy duty plastic and featuring anti-slip rubber bases (feet) for extra safety on slippery surfaces and flooring. The 060582R model also features a built in "V" groove for holding items such as plumbing pipes and tubing.
Also in the Stanley Tool range is the 060622R model sawhorse. This differes from the 060582R version by way of having a smooth sliding mechanism.This allows easy adjust of the units ruler and legs.
Both of these two options in the Stanley range are supplied as a pair when purchased in the UK.
The toughest model of sawhorse in the Stanley range is the 011031R Fatmax unit. This heavy duty version is manufactured out of alluminium and resin plastic. Each leg on the Fatmax model adjusts seperately allowing this saw horse to be used on uneven surfaces. As with the smaller models in the Stanley range the 011031R features a "V" groove for use in plumbing applications as well as moulded feet inserts to give extra stability.
The Stanley Fatmax 011031R is aimed more at the professional user than the home DIY'er. It is however a good investment for the home owner that is contemplating a fair amount of home improvement work in their house or garden.
Sawhorses For Cutting Logs
For the cutting and chopping of logs thare are also sawhorses that have been designed and manufactured specifically for use with electric and petrol chainsaws.
These are categorized as chainsaw sawhorses.
The construction of this type of "horse" is aimed at holding and securing logs and branches so they can be cut, sawn, and chopped in an efficent and safe way.
Unlike "traditional" woodworking benches a chainsaw sawhorse is usually manufactured out of steel or alluminium tubing (usually square box section). The configuration is also different as they are purely designed to hold logs and branches and not sheet construction timber materials.
There are countless makes and models available to buy, some also feature a chain or retaining strap to securely hold the log being cut in place.
Most chainsaw sawhorses also fold up for easy transportation and for carrying to the work area. When folded it also allows easy storage whether this be in a garden shed, workshop, or in the back of a vehicle.
For the new owner of an petrol or electric chainsaw a sawhorse increases overall safety to a far higher level than just using a saw on its own. By freeing up the need to hold or position logs for cutting a saw horse is like gaining an extra pair of hands.
A chainsaw is a power tool that needs extra care when being used over other powered garden machinery. The cutting blade on a chainsaw revolves at such a high speed and with ferocity that every safety precaution must be made when cutting with this type of tool. A wooden or metal sawhorse helps somewhat with this.
Amongst the most popular brands of chainsaw sawhorses sold are the ones under the brand names of Handy, Oregon, Parasene, Portek, Rocwood, Ryobi, Sawbuck, and Stihl.
All of these brands are very similar in what they offer, the Portek and Stihl units probably being of a slightly better all round quality than the others. The Stihl metal sawhorse is extremely well constructed and also features a spring loaded retaining chain for securely fastening the log being worked on.
Portek manufacture a unit that is unique in having a clamp for attaching the chainsaw to the saw horse itself. This frees up the operators hands to concentrate on using the chainsaw solely for cutting as opposed to supporting the weight of the saw as well. All the effort on the operators back and arms is removed making this a very safe way to chop logs. This particular model is the Portek Logmaster.
There are numerous different sawhorses that can be used in the workplace for both construction work and forestry applications.
Perhaps the most common type of sawhorse is the traditional "A" profile saw horse that is used for supporting timber items such as doors, timber sheet materials, and wooden sections of timber as they are being worked on.
This type of sawhorse is commonly used by a carpenter or joiner, although it could just of easily be used by a builder or other construction trade worker.
The standard "A" profile sawhorse is typically manufactured in either a man made material such as plastic or is made out of wood. Heavy duty versions are also available that are manufactured in box section steel or alloy.
One such manufacturer of this piece of equipment is Stanley Tools who manufacture their 060582R folding sawhorse. This is a flat folding freestanding saw horse that is made out of heavy duty plastic and featuring anti-slip rubber bases (feet) for extra safety on slippery surfaces and flooring. The 060582R model also features a built in "V" groove for holding items such as plumbing pipes and tubing.
Also in the Stanley Tool range is the 060622R model sawhorse. This differes from the 060582R version by way of having a smooth sliding mechanism.This allows easy adjust of the units ruler and legs.
Both of these two options in the Stanley range are supplied as a pair when purchased in the UK.
The toughest model of sawhorse in the Stanley range is the 011031R Fatmax unit. This heavy duty version is manufactured out of alluminium and resin plastic. Each leg on the Fatmax model adjusts seperately allowing this saw horse to be used on uneven surfaces. As with the smaller models in the Stanley range the 011031R features a "V" groove for use in plumbing applications as well as moulded feet inserts to give extra stability.
The Stanley Fatmax 011031R is aimed more at the professional user than the home DIY'er. It is however a good investment for the home owner that is contemplating a fair amount of home improvement work in their house or garden.
Sawhorses For Cutting Logs
For the cutting and chopping of logs thare are also sawhorses that have been designed and manufactured specifically for use with electric and petrol chainsaws.
These are categorized as chainsaw sawhorses.
The construction of this type of "horse" is aimed at holding and securing logs and branches so they can be cut, sawn, and chopped in an efficent and safe way.
Unlike "traditional" woodworking benches a chainsaw sawhorse is usually manufactured out of steel or alluminium tubing (usually square box section). The configuration is also different as they are purely designed to hold logs and branches and not sheet construction timber materials.
There are countless makes and models available to buy, some also feature a chain or retaining strap to securely hold the log being cut in place.
Most chainsaw sawhorses also fold up for easy transportation and for carrying to the work area. When folded it also allows easy storage whether this be in a garden shed, workshop, or in the back of a vehicle.
For the new owner of an petrol or electric chainsaw a sawhorse increases overall safety to a far higher level than just using a saw on its own. By freeing up the need to hold or position logs for cutting a saw horse is like gaining an extra pair of hands.
A chainsaw is a power tool that needs extra care when being used over other powered garden machinery. The cutting blade on a chainsaw revolves at such a high speed and with ferocity that every safety precaution must be made when cutting with this type of tool. A wooden or metal sawhorse helps somewhat with this.
Amongst the most popular brands of chainsaw sawhorses sold are the ones under the brand names of Handy, Oregon, Parasene, Portek, Rocwood, Ryobi, Sawbuck, and Stihl.
All of these brands are very similar in what they offer, the Portek and Stihl units probably being of a slightly better all round quality than the others. The Stihl metal sawhorse is extremely well constructed and also features a spring loaded retaining chain for securely fastening the log being worked on.
Portek manufacture a unit that is unique in having a clamp for attaching the chainsaw to the saw horse itself. This frees up the operators hands to concentrate on using the chainsaw solely for cutting as opposed to supporting the weight of the saw as well. All the effort on the operators back and arms is removed making this a very safe way to chop logs. This particular model is the Portek Logmaster.
Wednesday 12 January 2011
Bottled Gas For Portable Appliances
Buy Bottled Gas Refills in Sheffield
Butane and Propane lpg is an ideal type of fuel for powering most types of portable gas heaters and appliances.
Affordable and economical are two advantages in using bottled gas over other fuel sources such as diesel, paraffin, kerosene, and electric.
Perhaps the main advantage though in using bottled gas is the portability and practicality it offers.
Most portable gas heaters use either butane or propane lpg gas. A portable heater can be sited or positioned where required and depending on the size and type of heater can be operated independently just off a cylinder of gas with no other power source needed.
This is especially the gas with mobile cabinet heaters and plaque type heaters.
Industrial space heaters (the rocket - torpedo shaped type) will require an electrical power source as well as the gas supply. This is needed to power the blower fan inside the unit to force hot air out into the room or area that needs heating.
Most space heaters operate off propane type bottled gas. This type of lpg can burn at a lower ambient temperature that butane and so is more suitable for use in extreme weather conditions and for large open buildings such as factory units and warehouses.
Propane fired heaters are also a popular appliance for the warming and heating up of temporary buildings such as marquees.
If you are holding an event in Autumn, Winter, or Spring and are renting a marquee or large party tent it is worth considering the use of a bottled gas fired heater as the preferential choice of heating.
In the UK a large number of households and business users use a mobile type cabinet heater for additional heating during winter time and other cold spells throughout the year.
This type of mobile heater runs off economical cylinders of butane bottled gas that give a good running time at a cost effective price over electricity.
Butane gas cylinder refills come in different sizes and capacities, the most popular being the flogas 13kg bottle of gas. This is the standard refill size of bottled gas that fits into the rear area of a mobile cabinet heater such as those sold under the brand names of Calor Gas, Leisure, Delonghi, Kampa, and several more.
Where is a stockist of bottled gas refills in Sheffield?
MF Hire is a stockist of refill exchange cylinders of both butane as well as propane gas in Sheffield.
Selling the "Flogas" brand of bottled gas they can be contacted at:
MF Hire
38 East Bank Road
Sheffield S2 3PS
Telephone: 0114 2750431
MF Hire is located at East Bank Road, this is just off the main Queens Road / St Marys Road outer city centre road network, within just a few minutes drive of the Sheffield United Football Grounds club site that is on Bramall Lane.
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