Joist Span Chart
That’s your unfinished basement, and you’re looking at it because you just purchased a fixer-upper. You see those wooden beams running parallel along the floor? … Read more
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Reaming Speed and Feed Calculator
Finishing operations such as reaming may appear easy but in reality they can make difference between good parts and scrap. First, you drill near your … Read more
Nail Length Chart
Don’t worry: No economics degree are required to figure out why they’re all so confusing. Here’s the deal: They’re a relic of history. The whole … Read more
Hole Saw Arbor Depth Calculator
A common mistake among woodworkers are to overlook details like cup depth and pilot reach when setting up a cut. But sometimes we line up … Read more
Mig Wire Feed Speed Chart
When you’re welding, if all goes well the sound of that arc will be a steady aggressive buzz. It’s right on target. If you hear … Read more
Annular Cutter Speed and Feed Calculator
The Speed and Feed Calculator estimates Torque, Material Removal Rate, Drill Cutting Time, Plunge Feed Rate, RPM, and Mag Drill Power Margin when drilling typical … Read more
Reset Worx 12V Battery with Solid Red Light – Not Charging
If you see a Worx charger with a solid red light, that means the battery is dead. It won’t take a charge. Don’t throw it … Read more
Slot Mill Feed Calculator
On paper, slot milling sounds easy, drop the end mill into a straight channel, move across the material until the cut is made and repeat. … Read more
Fillet Weld Size Chart
Maybe it’s a weld at a T-joint where you’re standing there with a torch, questioning whether you just wasted your time or held the load … Read more
Thread Mill Feed Calculator
On paper, thread milling is easy to look at. Drop a cutter in a hole, spin it around and up in a helix and you … Read more
Welding Position Chart
When thinking about your welding stance, keep in mind the geometry. Every bead you drop is subject to gravity, which either helps or hurts the … Read more
Thread Insert Hole Size Calculator
Need to know how deep to drill into wood, plastic, or sheet metal? How thick should a boss be? What’s the best sized hole for … Read more
How Long To Charge a Kobalt 40V Battery? Full Charging Guide
For each battery capacity, how long do Kobalt 40V MAX batteries takes to charge? How long do Kobalt 40V MAX batteries take to charge? Charge … Read more
Paint Sheens Chart
The right finish help eliminate expensive visual mis-matches. Light affects surfaces through their sheen. A high gloss surface reflect light better than a flat matte … Read more