Taper Turning Offset Calculator for Lathe Setover
Turning tapers on a lathe appears easy enough… but then you measure them and find one end is proud of the other by several thousandths. … Read more
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Stainless Steel Gauge Chart
Don’t know your gauge? You’ll have problems if you don’t know your gauge, like I did during my first custom kitchen project. It is usually … Read more
Tailstock Offset Taper Calculator
It turns a taper accuratley between centers. This calculator takes the taper length, work length between centers, and taper diameter and give you the proper … Read more
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
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