RUBBER GLOVES

Used to protect hands and lower arms when working with materials that have potentially hurtful effects on skin.

ROUTER

A wood shaping, cutting, and finishing tool holding a variety of specialty bits that revolve at high speed to cut and shape edges.

ROUND-CORNERED SPONGE

A synthetic sponge used to clean excess grout and haze away after application.

ROTARY GRINDING TOOL

Multipurpose grinding and cutting tool. Used to carve, polish, and finish wood, tile, glass, plastic, and metal.

ROLLER COVER

Used with a roller cage to apply paint or stain to surfaces. Available in various thicknesses and textures.

RIVET GUN

Used to set pop rivets in various materials such as sheet metal or flashing.

RIGHT ANGLE POWER DRILL

A variable-speed electric drill for use in hard-to-reach places such as between studs.

RECIPROCATING SAW

Uses interchangeable blades for cutting wood and metal for demolition and basic framing and plumbing.

REAMER (PVC)

Used to remove debris from the ends of PVC pipe prior to gluing joints.

RATCHET WRENCH AND SOCKET SET

A wrench with a ratcheting head that uses sockets to tighten or loosen nuts. Both nominal and metric sockets are available.