Steel and Carbide tools

The way tools are manufactured and the materials used in the manufacturing process have a great deal in determining the quality of the tool.  Often times, in tools made of steel or carbide there are other materials added to increase … Continue…

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Best Saw Blades

We are very picky about the saw blades we sell and only sell from saw blade manufacturers that make absolutely top-quality saw blades.   We do all the research so that we can bring you the best saw blades crafted with … Continue…

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Inspecting saw blades- Side Clearance

When looking for a saw blade, it can be difficult to know how to choose a saw blade and what to look for to know if you are really getting a good quality saw blade.  There are many aspects to … Continue…

Custom Machines- Standard Parts

When we get a chance to design and build custom machines, like our custom machine coolant filter units, we like to use standard parts.  We believe in designing and building custom machines like ones that we would want to own.  … Continue…

Types of brazing flux

Changing the type of brazing flux you use can yield different results in the brazed parts.  There are 3 types of flux we will talk about: White flux, black flux, and purified flux.  Black flux tends to be more forgiving … Continue…

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Carbide Tips- preventing cracking

Cracks in carbide tips can be caused by a number of things.  One of the more common causes of cracks in carbide tips the technique used to cool the carbide after brazing.  To save time, many people will try to … Continue…

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Table Saw Safety

In honor of National safety month, here are some table saw safety tips to help you stay safe while using your table saw.  One of the most important things to remember for staying safe while using your table saw is … Continue…

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What Saw Blade to Use…

There are many different types of saw blades for many different types of applications.  Choosing the right saw blade for your specific application can seem daunting.  Here is a guide for choosing what saw blade to use for various applications … Continue…

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Shop Safety

July is national eye Injury prevention month, so we thought it might be a good time to remind all of our favorite woodworkers to be safe and protect themselves from injuries.  Here are some Shop Safety Tips to keep you … Continue…

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