Do the job right with Stanley tools
If you are in the construction business or just a DIY enthusiast, you will want to ensure that you use the finest Stanley tools, supplied by a company you can trust and who have built a great reputation over the years. This is why more and more people are turning to Tool Chest Direct when they need high quality equipment such as Stanley hand tools, Stanley hammers, Stanley screwdrivers and especially, the Stanley knife.
The correct way to use a Stanley knife
No matter how experienced you are, care should always be taken when using Stanley hand tools, especially knives and other sharp implements. Of course, the same can be said for Stanley hammers, Stanley screwdrivers and even Stanley tape. Just a moment's carelessness can prove painful, or worse, so when using a Stanley knife, you need to ensure that you are always cutting away from your body. If this is not possible, stand as far back as you can from the blade. Ensure that your free hand is well away from your cutting hand, because it is easy to slip when using Stanley tools such as knives, especially if you are engrossed in the job you are doing.
If you are cutting a straight line, use a straight edge clamped to the job to ensure that you don't slip. Apply pressure downwards if you are cutting deeply, and try to push down more than you are pulling back. It takes a bit of practice to learn to use Stanley tools and knives properly, but you will get the hang of it soon enough, hopefully without the need for plasters or bandages.
Make sure you pack the Stanley knife away properly. If it has a retractable blade, close it, and ensure that you can't cut yourself. If your Stanley knife folds in half, fold it and store it safely. It's possible to buy a Stanley knife which automatically retracts the blade when there is no pressure on it. As with all Stanley tools, using Stanley hand tools and knives comes down to common sense and a bit of thought about how you are operating it.
Replacing the blade
If this is the first time you have used a knife from the range of Stanley tools, here is some advice on the safest way to change the blade:
First of all, locate the large screw which you will find on the side of the knife. Turn the screw in an anti clockwise direction. Some knives have a built-in ring with which to turn the screw, while others have large slotted screws that can be turned with a coin or preferably one of the Stanley screwdrivers which are available.
Lift the side panel off the knife. You will see the dull blade at the top of the knife and new blades stored lower in the handle. Pull out the used dull blade by lifting it off the two pegs which you will find centred in the blade's slot. Wrap the blade securely in a large piece of paper before discarding in a suitable place.
Put the fresh blade onto the pegs, pressing firmly to ensure the blade is seated correctly, and you are ready to go.
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