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BUILDING A SOLID PARTNERSHIP WITH DOORKING OPERATORS BUILDING A SOLID PARTNERSHIP WITH Visit Logical Decisions at www.ldi.com Your Gate Operator Specialist Find us on Knowing the basics helps hand tool users A basic knowledge of a striking or struck tool's design is helpful for using it properly and safely, according to the Hand Tools Institute (HTI), a trade as- sociation of American and Canadian manufacturers of quality hand tools. The faces of striking and struck tools are designed to direct the force of a blow to the center or body of the tool where it can be absorbed. Off-center blows send the shock along the sides of a tool where there is insuffi cient backup material. Rather than cushioning the blow, the effect is shearing which can be dangerous. Struck tools for cutting have edges de- signed for maximum cut and durabili- ty by means of the angle and thickness of the cutting edge. Many failures and possible injury are caused by dull cut- ting edge because the tool can no lon- ger function as it was intended. Next to the common nail hammer, perhaps the most widely used type is the ball pein hammer which, by its de- sign, underlines the importance of se- lecting the right tool for a specifi c job. The ball pein hammer has a rounded, slightly crowned striking face with bevelled edges and a round, ball-shaped pein on the opposite end of the head. Ball pein hammers of the proper size are designed for striking chisels and punches and for riveting, shaping and straightening unhardened metal. When used for striking a struck tool, the ball pein's face should have a diameter at least 3/8 inches larger than the face of the struck tool. Using the ball pein hammer safely means always striking squarely with the hammer's striking face parallel to the struck surface. Glancing blows should be avoided to minimize chip- ping the hammer's face. Never strike with the side or cheek of the hammer. According to HTI, the most im- portant safety rule for all striking and struck tools is the use of safety gog- gles. More information on the proper use of hand tools may be obtained from the "Hand Tool Safety Guide to Selection and Proper Use," pub- lished by the Hand Tools Institute, 707 Westchester Ave., White Plains, N.Y. 10604. Visit the web site at www.hti.org. The American Fence Association (AFA) has announced a name change for its Fence Industry Week to AFA University. The program will include the same schools and content as Fence Industry Week, and will be held Nov. 1-13, 2015 in Fort Worth, Tex. AFA University's comprehensive schools, certifi cations and training programs offer opportunities to im- prove skills, advance careers, and be recognized for commitment to profes- sional growth, the association stated, adding that "the purpose of AFA Uni- versity's education and certifi cation programs is to enable individuals in the fence and access control industry to demonstrate a high level of pro- fessionalism and further differentiate themselves in today's highly compet- itive marketplace. "When doing business with AFA- trained professionals, customers can be assured that the work will be done properly and in accordance with cur- rent standards and best practices. AFA offers courses and certifi cations in all subject areas of the fence and access control industry, covering sales, de- sign, installation and more – so there's something for everyone, from rookie installers to company owners." The schools include: • Automated Gate Systems De- sign School (AGSD), Nov. 1-3, 2015 • Operator Installer School (OIS), Nov. 1-6, 2015 • Sales Training School (STS), Nov. 8-10, 2015 • Fence Installation School (FIS), Nov. 8-13, 2015 Additional options include: • First aid & CPR training, Nov. 2 & 3, 2015 • CAGSD exam, Nov. 3, 2015 • CAGOI exam, Nov. 6, 2015 • Certifi ed Fence Professional (CFP) exam, Nov. 11, 2015 For information, call AFA at 800- 822-4342. 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