Summary: The eye of an artist coupled with the mind of an engineer: that's a mason. Over the course of this program, viewers will learn about commonly used masonry tools; the attributes of brick, block, tile, stone, cast concrete, and mortar mixes; fasteners, wall ties, and mortar joint reinforcements; estimating material amounts; and on-the-job safety. The building of a brick wall from footing to cap...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2007
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Summary: After a general introduction of electricity-electrons, current, kilowatts, and the journey of electrical power from utility company to home-this program examines the work materials and tools commonly used by an electrician. Wires, cables, conduits, boxes, receptacles, and switches are illustrated, and the tools required to cut and run cable or conduit, detect and test voltage, and wire or...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2008
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Summary: How do carpenters turn building materials into buildings? To find out, this program takes a look at the tools and construction materials carpenters depend on every day. After a rundown on manufactured wood products like plywood, OSB, I-beam joists, and glu-lams as well as the fasteners that hold them all together, the video covers a variety of carpentry tools divided into four groups: planning...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2007
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Summary: From plungers, to pipe wrenches, to Teflon tape, this program introduces each common tool of the plumbing trade with a brief demonstration of its proper use. Safety precautions and industry tips are provided as well, and four major types of piping and tubing-steel, copper, plastic, and cast iron-are described.
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2006
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Summary: Welding is part skill, part science, and a whole lot of precautions. This program shows viewers the safe way to work with fire, gas, and molten metal as it profiles the tools used by welders to perform a variety of tasks. Specific tools and equipment for OFW, GMAW, GTAW, and SMAW are spotlighted, along with a variety of general tools and safety items. The video also takes a look at basic...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2009
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Summary: Focusing on both conventional and hybrid vehicles, this program examines the systems that make them run and the tools that keep them running. After an introduction to the power train and the fuel, electrical, cooling, exhaust, steering, suspension, and brake systems, the video moves on to the auto tech’s personal hand tools and shared shop tools. All manner of wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers,...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2008