We present to you 6 interesting questions on the history of power tools which we just had to share.

What did a sewing machine have in common with the first jigsaw?

A worker in a manufacture for sewing machine replaced the needle with a long, thin saw. That was the beginning of the jigsaw.

What did sugar and the first portable power saw have in common?

The inventor of the first portable saw wanted to find a better way to cut sugar cane than the normal way by using a machete.

When and in where was the first electric hand drill invented? What did Black & Decker add to the drill in 1916?

The first electric hand drill was invented in 1895 in Germany.  Black & Decker added a pistol grip which made it possible for one person to drill without the help of another person.

Which power source was first used for the lathe? What type of power was used following the use of the steam engine?

  1. A water wheel
  2. A gasoline engine.

What is Simeon North famous for?

Simeon North invented the first milling machine in America in 1818 which also played a significant role in making interchangeable parts possible.

At what speed does a nail travel as it leaves a nail gun?

1400 feet per second, therefore safety is extremely important when using a nail gun.

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