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Tools for DIY and Home Repairs - G

This page of our A to Z of tools for DIY and home repairs is for tools with names beginning with the letter 'G'.

• G-clamp - G-shaped clamp with large screw for securing wood or metal to a workbench.

• Garnet paper - A red-coloured abrasive.
• Gauge rod - A rod, marked in courses, to ensure accuracy when building a wall.
• Gimlet - A very simple hand tool for drilling holes in wood. Three sizes are available: 3 mm (1/8 in), 5 mm (3/16 in) and 6 mm (1/4 in).
• Glass drill - A special drill bit for drilling sheet glass, bottles, mirrors, tiles and ceramics. You need to use a hand drill or an electric drill at a slow speed and light pressure. Glass drills are available in sizes ranging from 4 to 8 mm (1/8 to 5/16 inch).
• Glue gun - Gun-shaped device loaded with glue sticks, which it heats. The glue dries instantly on application.
• Gullet - The notch formed between two saw teeth.