Lathe Cutting Speed Chart

Lathe Cutting Speed Chart

In any machine shop there is one particular sound that means trouble. It is not the deafening smash of a dropped tool, but rather the … Read more

Thrust Washer Size Chart

Thrust Washer Size Chart

When two shafts rotate relative to each other inside a housing, there’s a little ring called a thrust washer sandwiched between them and the housing. … Read more

An Washer Size Chart

An Washer Size Chart

When you torque a bolt into an aircraft fitting, the washer underneath the bolt work harder than you think. It spreads the load. It also … Read more

Plate Washer Size Chart

Plate Washer Size Chart

A plate washer look like a large metal disc. It solves a problem regular washers can’t address. If you’re tightening a bolt down on concrete … Read more

Tap Washer Size Chart

Tap Washer Size Chart

You know the one, a drip-drip-drip from a faucet. Why does it always sound louder when you’re trying to fall asleep? So there you are … Read more

Propane Cutting Torch Tip Size Chart

Propane Cutting Torch Tip Size Chart

You are cutting a piece of steel. Sounds easy enough. Pick up your propane torch and get to work. Your flame spits, and as the … Read more

Oxy Acetylene Cutting Torch Tip Chart

Oxy Acetylene Cutting Torch Tip Chart

The quality of your cut begins with choosing the right nozzle. Do not think you can use nozzles interchangeably. They’re each precisely engineered to work … Read more

Brazing Rod Melting Point Chart

Brazing Rod Melting Point Chart

One Hand Clutches A Filler Rod. The Other A Torch. You stand in front of a copper fitting, staring down at it. Your Job Is … Read more

Tungsten Grind Angle Chart

Tungsten Grind Angle Chart

The angle of your tungsten tip is what causes the arc to wander from its target. For most welders, grinding is a chore but it’s … Read more

Rubber Washer Size Chart

Rubber Washer Size Chart

The problem is a leaking hose or faucet. The solution are to point to a tiny bit of rubber. See how one inexpensive part prevent … Read more

Banjo Washer Size Chart

Banjo Washer Size Chart

A fuel line job, or even more so a brake job are made or broken by banjo washers. When you open the lines and reseal … Read more

Copper Washer Size Chart

Copper Washer Size Chart

For all the little but important jobs like this there is the copper washer. Use them on your hydraulic ports, banjo bolts, oil drain plugs … Read more

Crush Washer Size Chart

Crush Washer Size Chart

The mechanics consider a crush washer to be used once; it’s a one-and-done deal. Why? Because after you put the crush washer between the oil … Read more

Dowty Washer Size Chart

Dowty Washer Size Chart

A problem that arises when tightening a hydraulic fitting is need for a washer that does not crush but seals under pressure and remains sealed … Read more