The Complete Illustrated Guide to Everything Sold in Hardware Stores

by Steve Ettlinger

Overview

The do-it-yourselfer's go-to reference--the illustrated guide to all those odd, mysterious, wonderful, and necessary things you need to purchase in hardware stores, home centers, and lumber yards.

With this book, you can ask for the "thingamajigs" and "whatchamacallits" by proper name. With over 1000 items and over 600 illustrations, you'll never be intimidated again on your shopping trip for your next home repair or home improvement project.

A great gift for the home handyman or the new homeowner.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780983239307
Publisher:	Bedford Street Media
Publication date:	04/18/2011
Series:	The Complete Illustrated Guide to Everything Sold in Hardware Stores Series
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	448
Sales rank:	751,856
File size:	20 MB
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Table of Contents

Preface.

Acknowledgments.

Introduction.

PART I: Common Hand Tools.

1. Hammers.

2. Struck Tools: Nailsets, Punches, and Chisels.

3. Bars and Claws.

4. Screwdrivers.

5. Saws and Accessories.

6. Knives and Cutting Tools.

7. Pliers.

8. Wrenches.

9. Clamps and Vises.

10. Measuring and Layout Tools.

11. Drills and Braces.

12. Files, Rasps, and Abrasives.

13. Planes and Scrapers.

14. Fastening Tools.

15. Miscellaneous Tools and Equipment.

PART II: Power Tools.

16. Portable Power Drills, Tools, and Accessories.

17. Portable Power Saws.

18. Portable Power Sanders, Scrapers, Routers, Joiners, and Planes.

19. Stationary Power Tools.

PART III: General Hardware.

20. Nails.

21. Screws, Screw Eyes, and Screw Hooks.

22. Nuts and Bolts.

23. Miscellaneous Fasteners, Braces, and Anchors.

24. Hinges, Hasps, and Latches.

25. Cabinet and Furniture Hardware.

26. Door and Window Hardware.

27. Springs.

28. Chain and Cable.

29. Wire and Wire Products.

30. Miscellaneous Hanging Hardware.

31. Miscellaneous Hardware.

PART IV: General Materials.

32. Adhesives, Sealers, and Caulk.

33. Roofing Materials.

34. Plastic, Metal, and Fiberglass.

35. Insulation and Weatherizers.

36. Rope and Cord and Accessories.

37. Lubricants.

38. Tape.

PART V: Paints, Stains, Finishes, Wall Coverings, and Related Products and Tools.

39. Interior Paints.

40. Exterior Paints.

41. Metal Paints.

42. Interior Stains and Clear Wood Finishes.

43. Thinners, Cleaners, Removers, and Preparers.

44. Painting Tools and Accessories.

45. Paint and Finish Removal Tools.

46. Wall Coverings, Materials, and Tools.

PART VI: Wood and Wood Products.

47. Manufactured Wood Products.

48. Lumber.

49. Milled and Preformed Wood Products.

PART VII: Wall, Floor, and Ceiling Materials and Tools; Doors and Windows.

50. Drywall, Plaster, Materials, and Tools.

51. Paneling and Tile.

52. Doors and Windows.

53. Floor and Ceiling Materials.

PART VIII: Plumbing Hardware, Materials, and Tools.

54. Pipe and Accessories.

55. Fitting Types.

56. Fitting Shapes and Forms.

57. Faucets and Faucet Parts.

58. Drains and Accessories.

59. Valves.

60. Joint and Fitting Materials.

61. Toilet Parts.

62. Special Products for Boilers and Furnaces.

63. Plumbing Wrenches.

64. Drain-Clearing Tools.

65. Special Plumbing Tools.

PART IX: Electrical Products and Tools.

66. Taps, Adapters, and Plugs.

67. Lighting Fixtures and Bulbs.

68. Fuses and Circuit Breakers.

69. Switches and Receptacles.

70. Electrical Wire and Connectors.

71. Electrical Boxes.

72. Conduit.

73. Electrical Tools.

PART X: Masonry Materials, Products, and Tools.

74. Masonry Materials.

75. Masonry Tools.

PART XI: Safety Equipment.

76. Safety Clothing and Other Gear.

77. Fire Extinguishers.

Appendix A: Metals and Metal Finishes.

Appendix B: Basic Tools and Materials Every Homeowner Should Have.

Index.