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  Many power tools are standard in most workshops. Some power tools are stationary, while others offer more freedom of usage by being portable. Some are cordless, using various-sized batteries, depending on the tool. Dependable, quality power tools are essential for any tradesman, craftsman or do-it-yourselfer. The primary types of power tools include drills, saws, shaping tools and impact tools.
  
  

Electric Drills

• Widely considered the most basic power tool for both professionals and hobbyists because of its versatility, the electric drill can be used for a variety of purposes. The drill can be used to drive or remove screws, drill holes and also to sand, buff, grind, file and rasp. Cordless electric drills, which offer even more freedom from cord length restrictions, are classified by battery power. Electric drills come in a variety of sizes and are equipped with variable speeds, depending on the job for which they are needed. Many portable drills also come with various accessories, allowing them to be adaptable to different jobs.
  
  

Table Saw

• The table saw is widely considered to be the most important tool in a workshop. Table saws can perform a variety of tasks. They can taper, trim, dado, rabbet, rip, crosscut, miter-cut and bevel-cut with an accuracy and speed that is unmatched. Table saws come in three styles: benchtop saws, contractor's saws and cabinet saws. Cabinet saws, which are more expensive, offer more accuracy and power, while the benchtop saw is the smallest and least expensive type. Portable table saws remain the most popular type overall. Safety is also a key issue, because table saws account for many workshop injuries.
  
  

Lathes

• Lathes are stationary power tools that remove unwanted material from a workpiece by employing a turning action. A lathe can turn table legs, spindles, candlesticks and other decorative objects, as well as be used to make vessels including bowls and platters. A lathe would especially be used by a carpenter who is working on projects in which wood is involved. Lathes come with different power and speed ranges.
  
  

Nailers And Staplers

• Nailers and staplers are portable power tools that are essential if you want to fasten material both quickly and accurately. These tools can be used to fasten carpet, trim, ceiling tile, insulation and other materials.
  
  

Sanders

• Sanders come in both stationary and portable models. Portable sanders come in three types: belt sanders, orbital sanders and random-orbit sanders. All three types are designed to remove surface defects and smooth the finish, but you may need to use more than one type, depending on the particular job you are doing. Belt sanders are the heavy-duty sanders which are used for preparing wood for finish sanding or used for removing surface defects. The best use for orbital sanders is for finish sanding, while the random-orbital sanders can be used for both rough sanding and fine sanding, being the most versatile of the three. Stationary belt and disk sanders are the perfect choice when you are performing final finishing jobs. These stationary sanders can also be used for sanding edges and surfaces, rounding corners and smoothing curves.