Top 100 Hand Tools Projects

1. 1. Hand-Powered Cutting Tools

   You don't always need power tools for cutting. The DIY Network highlights hand tools you won't want to do without.

2. 2. Eastern Influence: Using Japanese Tools

   DIY Network expert David Thiel talks with Sandor Nagyszalanczy, author of Tools: Rare and Ingenious, and cabinetmaker Patrick Huggins a...

3. 3. Plumbing and Cleaning Tips

   Take a look at these helpful tips from DIY Network for working aorund the house.

4. 4. Clamp Basics

   Clamps are essential workshop tools for holding wood in position. It's useful to have a collection of clamps on hand for common tasks.

5. 5. Hammers and Nails

   No matter what the project, choosing the right hammers and nails is essential. DIY Network experts make it easy to pick the right tools...

6. 6. Craft Knives

   Some craft knives are useful even for heavy-duty projects. Learn more about craft and utility knives here at the DIY Network.

7. 7. Pneumatic Abrasive Tools

   DIY Network experts reveal how pneumatics can be useful for sanding, cutting and polishing.

8. 8. Learn the Basics About Hand Planers

   A hand planer is used to smooth rough edges and level warped wood. Learn all about hand planers here from the experts at the DIY Networ...

9. 9. Ladders: Safety, Use and Accessories

   The ladder is one of the most common tools, but it's also one of the most misused. Here is a rundown of the basics about ladders and ho...

10. 10. Learn the Basics About Files and Rasps

    Files and rasps are used for smoothing, trimming and sharpening. Learn about the various types of files and rasps and how to use them f...

11. 11. Cool Tools: Top 25 2010 (40:00)

    

    Join host Chris Grundy as he counts down the Top 25 Cool Tools.

12. 12. Helpful Measuring Tools: Calipers, Micrometers, Tapes

    DIY Network host David Thiel reveals several tools to help get those all-important measurements right.

13. 13. Telescoping Ladder

    DIY Network experts show how handy this telescoping ladder is. The ladder can fit into small spaces, which makes traveling with it a ci...

14. 14. Center-Finding Tape Measure

    Need to find the center of an object but don't feel like doing the math? DIY experts have the answer.

15. 15. Cool Tools: Top 25 2010 (00:40:00)

    

    Join host Chris Grundy as he counts down the Top 25 Cool Tools.