{"id":52,"date":"2018-03-06T01:57:28","date_gmt":"2018-03-06T01:57:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pressbooks.oer.hawaii.edu\/buildingmaint\/chapter\/materials-and-hardware\/"},"modified":"2018-06-29T01:56:05","modified_gmt":"2018-06-29T01:56:05","slug":"materials-and-hardware","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/pressbooks.oer.hawaii.edu\/buildingmaint\/chapter\/materials-and-hardware\/","title":{"raw":"2.1 Tool Choices and Applications","rendered":"2.1 Tool Choices and Applications"},"content":{"raw":"Although there are numerous advantages to choosing tools based on many factors, safety should be the first factor to be considered.\n\n<strong>Always choose the right tool for the job-<\/strong> Remember that tools have specific functions.\n\n<ul><li>Screwdrivers are not impact resistant and should never be used as a chisel or pry bar.<\/li><li>Accessories used in cordless impact drivers must be rated for impact use.<\/li><\/ul><strong>Determine the scope of 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