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Chapter 2 Common processes and techniques

Universal hard point saw
A general-purpose wood saw that is used
for lifting and cutting floorboards, building
platforms and stillages.
May be used for cutting plastic pipes.
The teeth have tungsten steel hard points so
that they remain sharp for longer.
Floorboard saw
A saw made specifically for cutting and lifting
floorboards in position.
It has teeth on the end of the saw for cutting
through floorboards while they are still in
position.
Pad saw
Often called a ‘keyhole saw’ or ‘drywall saw’.
A long, narrow saw used for cutting small,
awkward holes and shapes in building
materials, such as wood and plasterboard.
There are two types of pad saw: the fixed-
blade type and the retractable-blade type.

Grips and wrenches
Grips and wrenches are tools that are used almost every day by plumbers. They
are essential tools for tightening and gripping. There several different types, as
described in Table 2.6.
 Table 2.6 Types of grips and wrenches used for plumbing
Water pump pliers
These are a plumber’s general-purpose
grips. Three pairs should be available in the
toolbox: 175 mm, 250 mm and 300 mm.
Footprints
Another general-purpose grip used by
plumbers for tightening fittings and unions.
Care should be taken when using these
as they can easily trap fingers if used
incorrectly.
Stilsons
Stilsons are used when installing low carbon
steel pipe.
They are available in many sizes, ranging
from 10-inch to 36-inch.
Basin wrench
This is used for tightening and loosening tap
connections in hard-to-reach areas such as
behind wash hand basins, baths and kitchen
sinks.
Mole grips
Mole grips are a locking type of pliers.
They give a high clamping force and can be
locked to allow hands-free gripping.

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