Want to know more about us? A list of frequently asked questions is below. Or if you prefer, contact us directly.
The Member/Brand Profiles page shows a listing of power tool products, and the Tool Specific Safety Information page explains safety tips and procedures specific to each power tool. In addition, most manufacturers distribute their products through a variety of channels, such as industrial distributors, large home center stores, hardware stores, and other retail outlets.
You cannot purchase products through the Power Tool Institute. However, our members do manufacture and sell power tool products; therefore, you may contact any of the listed members directly to inquire about purchasing power tools or related products. Visit the Member/Brand Profiles page for more information on our members and the products they manufacture and sell. Their individual company information, including Web address, phone number, fax, and street address, are listed on their profile page. In addition, most manufacturers distribute their products through a variety of channels, such as industrial distributors, large home center stores, hardware stores, and other retail outlets.
First, it is important that you read the instruction manual that came with the specific product that you purchased. For more information, we recommend that you contact the manufacturer of the product you purchased directly for answers to your specific questions about operating your new power tool. A toll-free information line is typically printed in your instruction manual or on the product label. After referring to the manual and the manufacturer directly, please visit the Safety Education page on our site for general safety information about power tools. Additionally, the Power Tool Institute has several educational videos that can be ordered from this site's Safety Education section.
You may download a copy of our “Teacher's Reference Guide” that was created for educational venues, such as the workplace, classrooms, seminars, etc. This publication provides information and activities that were specifically designed for educational purposes. For additional information or resources, you can contact the Power Tool Institute directly and we can point you in the right direction. Additionally, the Power Tool Institute has several educational videos that can be ordered from this site's Safety Education section.