How To Use Bauer 20V Drill Driver: Wood, Concrete & Screw Test
The 20V battery fits snuggly into the base of the Bauer 1791C-B1 Hypermax drill-driver and you get started. You slip it in and it lock … Read more
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Facing Speed RPM Calculator
When facing a part on the lathe, you have to pay close attention to your feed and speed. Clamp the workpiece in place, then bring … Read more
Beam Span Chart
When doing a home remodel, there’s often confusion around if your beam will be strong enough to hold a floor up. That is either because … Read more
Constant Surface Speed RPM Calculator
So what’s constant surface speed? It sounds like something only a CNC programmer would care about but it matters if your finish isn’t to your … Read more
Wood Btu Chart
It’s cold outside, so you light your fireplace. You only find out that your wood pile isn’t dried yet. No smoke goes up the chimney; … Read more
Tap RPM From SFM Calculator
It’s tempting to think it’s easy to establish a tapping operation, then use that tap … if it doesn’t snap off and if those threads … Read more
How To Use Kobalt Drill Driver: Wood, Concrete, Screws
The 24V battery slide into base of the drill and locks in snugly. To check the charge, you simply push indicator button on the battery … Read more
Wood Hardness Chart
Before buying lumber for your next project, think about its hardness. Hammering on pine might dent it. It’s just not durable enough. Too often, it’s … Read more
Wood Screw Sizes Chart
Lately I’m feeling pretty frustrated when it comes to finishing projects with wood. I’ve got all the lumber and tools and can’t seem to get … Read more
Thread Cutting Feed Per Rev Calculator
Lathe Feed Calculator are a practical, handy tool that puts the right numbers in front of you to make lathe work easyer and safe. It … Read more
Stainless Sheet Metal Gauge Chart
Not all stainless steel are the same. Just as there’s a big difference between different woods, stainless steel also differ in toughness and use. Because … Read more
Npt Pipe Dimensions Chart
National Pipe Taper thread fitting leaks will drive you nuts if you don’t understand what’s going on here. You’ll swear it’s because of your wrenches … Read more
Honing Stroke Speed Calculator
The calculator compares stroke rate, spindle RPM, stone speed, overstroke, material, grit, and dwell so a machinist can preview crosshatch geometry before trial cuts. The … Read more
Machine Screw Length Chart
Learn more about screws. Knowing what a screw does when driven into whatever it’s holding in place matter for both strength and usability. Is it … Read more