(Amps/Rated Amperage) – A measure of the flow of electric current. If you think in terms of water through a hose, amperage would be a measure of water volume flowing through the hose. As it applies to [..]

A restraining device used to hold a workpiece in place while you work on it.

Devices such as ear muffs or ear plugs that reduce the intensity of the noise entering your ear. Ear protection will carry a NIOSH Noise Reduction Rating, or “NRR”, which indicates how much the noise [..]

An electric cord used between power tools and outlets to extend the range of the tools. The more amperage your tool uses, and the longer the distance, the larger the size of the wire needed in your ex [..]

Goggles or spectacles intended to protect your eyes. Eye protection should meet the requirements of ANSI Z87.1 (USA –  these products will be marked with “Z87.1” or “Z94.3”. Note: a face shield is not [..]

An impact-resistant shield that helps to protect your face from chips, sparks, small debris, or wire wheel bristles. Face shields should be used only in conjunction with spectacles or goggles.

A multiple fingers-like aid, used to firmly hold your workpiece against the fence or table while you're feeding the workpiece through the tool. A device used whenever your hands would otherwise n [..]

A device that helps locate and/or guide your workpiece during the cutting process.

(Safety Goggles) – See “Eye Protection”.

(GFCI) – A safety device designed to sense electrical leakage to ground and quickly shut off the circuit to prevent electric shock.