Drill Cutting Speed Chart
Perhaps you’ve tried to drill into something and the bit never cuts through metal, just spins until it heats up and dulls out? You might … Read more
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Perhaps you’ve tried to drill into something and the bit never cuts through metal, just spins until it heats up and dulls out? You might … Read more
You know what sound means trouble in a machine shop? It is not the sweet song of metal being cut at a good pace with … Read more
In any machine shop there’s a certain sound that means disaster. It is not the sound of things crashing. Instead, it is a high-pitched whining … Read more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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