LibGuides: Furniture Making, Cabinet Making, Kitchen & Bathroom: Tools

In the Library

Hand and power tools
Call Number: 621.908

Online videos

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Hand held power tools: Part 1: Circular Saw, Reciprocating Saw and Jigsaw
Hand held power tools: Part 2: Drills, Screwdrivers, Routers, and Sanders
Hand tools for woodworking
Inside the carpenter's toolbox
Ramset powder actuated tools
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Tool maintenance in the workshop
Using power tools safely

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Health and Safety videos for all industry areas.
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Electrical power tools by Safetycare Australia

Australian standards

There are Australian standards that cover specific requirements for the use of power tools. Specifically AS/NZS 60745 has a number of relevant sections. Select the link below to search Standards online for relevant material

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Australian and international standards for trades and services.
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Note: Communications Alliance standards e.g. AS/CA S009:2020 Installation requirements for Customer Cabling (Wiring Rules) are available from the Communications Alliance Standards webpage, not via Techstreet.