Star Washer Size Chart
Why are there star washers? Because threaded fasteners will loosens from vibration. Even though a joint might be tight when tightened at first, repeated motion … Read more
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Kerf Waste Calculator for Cut Layouts
Kerf waste is the term for the wood waste create by the saw blade as it turn a strip of wood into dust. Every time … Read more
Wave Washer Size Chart
A little background: In mechanical assemblies, wave washers address a common and annoying issue: You want some slight spring force to hold bearings in place, … Read more
Filler Hardener Ratio Calculator
Getting the hardener ratios correct in body filler involves ensuring that the ratio of body filler to hardener will allow the body filler to properly … Read more
Milwaukee M12 12V Battery: Charge Times and What the Lights Mean
Convenience in small jobs: For those who use Milwaukee M12 tools they will be familiar with the convenience of these tools but need to know … Read more
Bondo Catalyst Ratio Calculator for Cream Hardener
To properly mix body fillers, you need to use an correct catalyst ratio. The catalyst ratio will determine whether the body filler will cure properly. … Read more
Body Filler Mix Ratio Calculator
Mixing body filler requires an correct ratio of hardener to body filler. You need to add the right amount of hardener to the body filler … Read more
Belleville Washer Size Chart
The problem is simple, but persistent. Vibration quickly loosens fasteners. Temperature changes causes expansion and contraction. Materials settle, and bolts simply come apart. A flat … Read more
Primer Coverage Calculator
Estimating primer require a person to understand that primer coverage change based off the absorption of the primer by the wall’s surface. Primer coverage can … Read more
Lock Washer Size Chart
You know what? Bolts don’t keep themselves tightened. The combination of vibration, temperature fluctuations and simple settling will cause any threaded joint to lose it’s … Read more
Clear Coat Coverage Calculator
Calculating teh correct amount of clear coat is a necessary step in the process of applying clear coat to a metal surface. Running out of … Read more
Craftsman V20 20V Battery: Charge Time and How to Do It
So how do you recharge a Craftsman V20 battery? It’s quite easy. It only takes a few steps once you know the process. First, remove … Read more
Impact Wrench Torque Calculator
An impact wrench can be fast and loud, but it’s also easy to misjudge how much torque an impact wrench will actualy deliver to a … Read more
Fender Washer Size Chart
So what’s it do? Well, if you’re bolting through thin sheet metal or drywall, the fastener is holding that load and if the material tears … Read more