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November 2008 |
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Oscillating Hand Tool Lab Test: Can These Four Stand Up to Traditional Power Tools? An oscillating tool closely resembles a 4-1/2-in angle grinder. But the business end, instead of spinning, vibrates -- or oscillates -- back and forth. This blade movement allows an oscillating tool to perform any number of tasks. |
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Popular Mechanics
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AskMen.com
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House In a Box Century-old construction technology comes home in part pre-fab, all custom house designs. |
U.S. CPSC
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Sheet Sanders Recalled by One World Technologies Due to Laceration Hazard Pieces of the fan can break off from the fan assembly and be ejected from the product, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. |
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How to Change a Serpentine Belt: DIY Auto There's a squeal emanating from underneath your hood -- and it doesn't sound good. |
U.S. CPSC
September 9, 2010 |
Black & Decker Recalls Random Orbit Sanders Due to Laceration Hazard The black plastic disc (called the platen) that holds the sandpaper can fly off or break apart during use and the disc, or pieces of the disc, can hit the user or those nearby, posing a laceration hazard. |
