CNC Plunge Rate Calculator for Mills and Routers

CNC Plunge Rate Calculator for Mills and Routers

To find a practical entry feed, you must considers several factors. These include chip load, RPM, cutter geometry, depth, entry mode, chip evacuation, material, and … Read more

Charging a Metabo 18v Battery: Steps & Timing

Charging a Metabo 18V Battery: Steps & Timing

So there you are starting up your work day. You pull the pack from the grinder and press button. The light illuminates three bars out … Read more

I Joist Span Chart

I Joist Span Chart

These days, homes is built with engineered I-joists instead of solid lumber due to their ability to span greater distances while eliminating load bearing walls. … Read more

Laminated Veneer Lumber Span Chart

Laminated Veneer Lumber Span Chart

The contractor quotes you and it sounds reasonable, so you tear out wall to open up your floor plan. You think they got a good … Read more

CNC Ramp Angle Calculator

CNC Ramp Angle Calculator

A simple tool to help compare different parameters before programming your linear or helical entry moves. It’s all about comparing ramp parameters like: Length, Depth, … Read more

Metal Thickness Gauge Chart

Metal Thickness Gauge Chart

How does this relate to a gauge system? Since gauges is designed inconsistently, it is hard for eye to tell 10 ga from 12 ga, … Read more

Pvc Pipe Fill Chart

PVC Pipe Fill Chart

You installed a half-inch conduit from the panel to the kitchen outlet. Halfway through your installation, you realize you can’t pull any additional wire in … Read more

V-Bit Engraving Depth Calculator

V-Bit Engraving Depth Calculator

Quality of engraving depend on how deep you cut with the V-bit. Too little gives you crisp lettering; too much and it blows out the … Read more

Sandpaper Grades Chart

Sandpaper Grades Chart

If you’ve ever strolled down the aisle of colorful abrasives wondering if you’re buying brown paper with a faint promise or actual sandpaper, you’re not … Read more

Dovetail Cutter Feed Calculator

Dovetail Cutter Feed Calculator

This dovetail cutter feed calculator use material information and the cutter’s geometry to calculate the adjusted chip load and safe RPM. It also calculates the … Read more

Lvl Beam Span Chart

Lvl Beam Span Chart

When you undertake a large-scale remodel, the truth about those walls reveals itself, and sometimes it’s not pretty. Open up a kitchen by removing one … Read more

Engraving Bit Feed and Speed Calculator

Engraving Bit Feed and Speed Calculator

The tiny engraving bit appears innocent enough in the collet, yet all the difference between a good logo and no logo is sometimes just what … Read more

Ridgid 18v Battery Charging Times & Light Signals

RIDGID 18V Battery Charging Times & Light Signals

First thing to do with the RIDGID 18V battery: Check your charge level so you know how to plan your workday. To begin, pull the … Read more

Trochoidal Milling Stepover Calculator

Trochoidal Milling Stepover Calculator

When it comes to pocket and slot roughing, trochoidal milling alter the game. Instead of cutting with a full width pass, the tool follows a … Read more