Sunday, November 30, 2008

Explosive Power Tools

Today we learnt a bit about explosive power tools how they work and some safety. Their are a couple of different types of EPT the direct and indirect the direct fires the nail straight from the gun by the charge and the indirect uses a piston to shoot the nail. A couple types of nails are a smooth nail which is best used for shooting into concrete and a knurled nail which is best for shooting into steel.You should always use the apprioate PPE when using a EPT.Their are different strength charges and a power adjuster on the tools. EPTs are good and quick. You should get your tool serviced every twelve months and keep the tool and charges in a locked container. Never point it at anyone and never shoot it into the sky.

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