Tool — For other uses, see Tool (disambiguation). A modern toolbox. A tool is a device that can be used to produce an item or achieve a task, but that is not consumed in the process. Informally the word is also used to describe a procedure or process… … Wikipedia
Rotary tiller — A rotary tiller, also known as a rototiller, rotavator, rotary hoe, power tiller, or rotary plough (in US: plow), is a motorised cultivator that works the soil by means of rotating tines or blades. Rotary tillers are either self propelled or… … Wikipedia
Tool bit — The term tool bit generally refers to a non rotary cutting tool used in metal lathes, shapers, and planers. Such cutters are also often referred to by the set phrase name of single point cutting tool. The cutting edge is ground to suit a… … Wikipedia
Tool and die maker — Not to be confused with tap and die. Tool and die makers are workers in the manufacturing industry who make jigs, fixtures, dies, molds, machine tools, cutting tools (such as milling cutters and form tools), gauges, and other tools used in… … Wikipedia
Rotary table — A rotary table is a precision work positioning device used in metalworking. It enables the operator to drill or cut work at exact intervals around a fixed (usually horizontal or vertical) axis. Some rotary tables allow the use of index plates for … Wikipedia
Rotary saw — A rotary saw or spiral cut saw is a type of mechanically powered saw used for making accurate cuts without the need for a pilot hole in wallboard, plywood, or another thin, solid material.Another name commonly used to refer to this type of tool… … Wikipedia
Rotary disc shutter — part of the time. The other part of the time the mirror allows the light to pass on to the film. On simple cameras this shutter is fixed and usually semi circular. On more advanced cameras the shape of the shutter can be adjusted. This shutter… … Wikipedia
rotary plow — noun 1. : a plow having a rotating propeller shaped element for throwing snow aside 2. : a rotary tiller : a plow with rapidly revolving blades or hooked fingers * * * a tined auger mounted on a horizontal power driven shaft, for pulverizing… … Useful english dictionary
Rotary steerable system — A rotary steerable system is a new form of drilling technology used in directional drilling. It employs the use of specialized downhole equipment to replace conventional directional tools such as mud motors.They are generally programmed by the… … Wikipedia
Rotary cutter — A rotary cutter is a tool generally used by quilters to cut fabric. It has a circular blade that can be found in different sizes. Usually, smaller blades are used to cut around corners and larger blades are used to cut to straight lines and are… … Wikipedia
