So why use a router on a table? Well, using a router freehand and using one with a table can be quite a different affair. For the most part, however, your primary advantage in using a table comes from the ability to use a powerful motor without the error inherent to human hands. Something big […]
Continue reading →So why get a milligram scale? Well, whether you’re weighing out supplements or making pyrotechnics, there’s a lot to be said for keeping a milligram scale around. Unfortunately, there are a lot of bad products around and when you’re working in an area where every milligram counts, that can be disastrous. We’re here to make […]
Continue reading →Why get a fluorescent light fixture for your garage? Well, if you’re like a lot of folks, the garage is a home for your car or a serious place for serious work. Regardless of which category you fall into, there’s definitely a fluorescent fixture out there to meet your needs. By adding the right fluorescent […]
Continue reading →Tap and die sets are some of the most overlooked tools out there, but adding a set to your home toolkit is almost essential for anyone who’s serious about working with metal. If you’re not already aware, quality tap and die sets allow you to make threading and if you’re serious about working with metal […]
Continue reading →We’ve all been there at some point or another, when a stubborn bolt has rusted, stripped, or otherwise made it impossible to remove from wherever it may have found its rest. Thankfully, bolt extractors are around to make sure that you’ll be able to continue to work on your project. For your part, the main […]
Continue reading →Where there are pipes and tubes, there is generally some poor fool trying to get them to bend the right way. Doing it without a specialized tool is extremely risky for the integrity of the tube or pipe itself. It can even result in kinking, which will inevitably lead to tears. A tube bender will […]
Continue reading →Visions of anvils conjure up old Warner Bros. cartoons, the kind of thing that might get dropped on Wile E. Coyote’s head or something. For other people, however, the anvil holds a special place in their garage or shed as a tool that can get things done. For the most part, modern anvils are made […]
Continue reading →If you do electrical work as part of your job or around your home, then you know that having the right set of lineman’s pliers can be invaluable. The trick is to know which set of lineman’s pliers will get the job done for you right because there is so many to choose from. We […]
Continue reading →Torx screws are pretty common. You’ve undoubtedly seen them referred to as star screws as well. They’re a pretty useful and specific design. The design itself was made to prevent the driver from “camming out” or causing the driver to come off when too much torque is achieved. The drivers used to be rather hard […]
Continue reading →When looking for the best drill bit for your home or projects, you’d want one that is made to work with aluminum or has been found to work well with it. Each material you work with has its own special needs and different bits are made to meet those needs. When looking for a drill […]
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