One tool that was once very popular, but hardly known today, is the timber scribe. With a wooden handle and a sharp metal hook, the scribe was used throughout the 1700s to carve numbers on the ends of wooden beams to ensure they were assembled correctly.
Did you know that it was estimated that U.S. improvement and repair expenditure amounted to about 284 billion U.S. dollars in 2012? That's a lot of trips to the hardware store for various home improvement items.
It makes sense for homeowners with some do-it-yourself skills to rent tools and equipment for a particular project around the house. Over time, you can decide to purchase the tools and equipment you use the most.
When machining internal corners, use a cutting tool that has a smaller radius than that of the corner being machined. This allows for cleaner movement through the corner, because the load is not as great, and the feed rate does not have to change.
Can you see outside light peeking through when you look at your closed exterior doors? If so, now is the perfect time to replace your old or cracked weather stripping.
Having the power tools and equipment for any job might sound like a smart move for a contractor, but in practice it’s impossible—unless you work with a rental company. We’ll make the tools available to you so they’re there when you need them, and you don’t have to worry about purchase price, maintenance, or storage.
Are you going to be using your rented generator heavily? Consider renting one with a larger fuel tank, as this will lessen the time you’re going to spend refueling. A fuel tank gauge will also make it easier to monitor.
Many tools are defined as “carbide” tools, but what does that mean? Carbide is a compound formed from carbon combined with tungsten, titanium or tantalum. Carbide tools are extremely hard, durable and resistant to wear, so they’re often used for metalworking.
Did you know that the screw goes back well over 2,000 years? But it wasn’t always used for fasteners. In fact, the first recorded use of the screw principle was by Archimedes in Ancient Greek who invented a screw pumping device used for irrigation and to remove bilge water.
Did you realize that small modifications to your home, like adding weather stripping to your doors and windows, can save you up to 30 percent a year on your home heating and cooling costs? Visit the U.S. Department of Energy website for details.
Did you know that the compaction process is affected by moisture content? By adding moisture with a garden hose or an onboard water tank, the sub-base particles are able to create a paste and bond together, resulting in a much stronger finished product.
Every fastener aficionado is familiar with William Sellers, the American engineer, manufacturer and inventor. He held 90 patents, operated a successful machine tool business, and devised a system for making standardized threaded fasteners.
Some home projects are fairly easy if you have the equipment that gives you the proper access to the work area. Trimming back a huge oak, pine or other tree can be dangerous if you have to try to climb the tree. But renting a scissor lift or self-propelled boom lift can make the job fairly simple.
We offer a wide array of high quality industrial fasteners. Our inventory includes cap screws, drywall, panel fasteners, bolts, and many other different types of screws.
Need to build a piece of wood furniture with custom dimensions, but don’t own the equipment required to make the right cuts? Visit our store with your measurements and we can alter your building materials to help you finish your project.
Considering a leaf blower rental? Leaf blowers are known to emit noise at potentially harmful levels. With this in mind, it is recommended that while using a leaf blower you should wear hearing protection equipment.
Do not forget safety equipment. Safety glasses are the basic item for every job or project. Wear hardhats, facemasks, gloves, safety shoes, and other equipment as the scope of your work demands.
Do you need your carpets cleaned but don’t want to pay a professional to do it? Rather than having to invest in expensive equipment, consider renting one of our carpet cleaning machines instead.
Long dipper arms are an attractive option for mini-excavator owners who want to be able to load trucks faster and easier, and with a maximum of safety. Longer dipper arms also include options like additional counterweights, which can enhance the mini-excavator’s lifting capabilities.
When renting a tool, take a few minutes to test it before you leave to make sure you know how it works and so we can answer any questions you may have about its functions and operation.
Which type of screw tends to have more threads per inch, a wood screw or a sheet metal screw? If you guessed that wood screw tends to have fewer, you're right. The sheet metal screw has more threads per inch.
If the handle of your hammer is made of wood and the head becomes loose, try soaking it in water overnight. This will cause the wood to swell and retighten it to the head. If this does not work, or the problem persists, replace the hammer.
