If the fasteners you need will be used in an application with extreme cold or heat, it’s important to make sure the metal or alloy can handle the job. For example, an industrial fastener expert will know that carbon alloys can handle temperatures up to 450 degrees while stainless steel will retain its function in temperatures up to 900 degrees.
The American National Standard has set different regulations for different types of saws in order to ensure safety and prevent hazards. For example, hacksaw blades with 24-32 teeth per inch must be set wavy.
We are flexible and want to work with you. We understand that sometimes needs change between ordering and delivery, or sometimes the wrong product is ordered. If you need to make changes, returns or exchanges we will do what needs to be done to get things right.
When changing blades in a utility knife, wrap the old blade in tape before you throw it away. This will cover the sharp edges of the blade to protect from injury when packing down the garbage or taking out the trash.
There are three basic types of washer categories. These include plain washers, spring washers, and locking washers. Plain washers work to prevent or limit damage to the surfaces being fixed.
Rigid ladders are more secure than rope ladders because their rungs and rails are both rigid and sturdy. But rope ladders can be rolled up, which makes them easier to store in case of emergency. That's why they're often used as emergency window escape ladders in houses.
When investing in a mixed set of screwdrivers, there are a couple of types that are a must-have. Make sure there are 1/4- and 3/8-inch flat heads, as well as No. 1 and No. 2 Phillips head screwdrivers. Magnetic heads come in handy as well.
Did you know that our fasteners are of the highest quality and craftsmanship? They are built to be durable and withstand the toughest conditions.
When selecting the right tool for milling an angle, how is the angle being measured? Is it from the work piece along the line perpendicular to the tool’s centerline, or is it simply from the tool’s centerline?
If you’re involved in deep-sea drilling operations, you need fasteners coated with PTFE (Teflon or Xylan). PTFE coatings reduce friction, increase corrosion resistance, improve wear, and enhance resistance to chemicals and acids.
Looking to rent a lawn aerator? With a core aerator, the soil is removed from the ground. This allows holes created to remain open longer than when using a spike aerator.
The circular saw created a continuous sawing surface instead of having to run back and forth along a linear surface. The inventor of this key innovation is hard to track down. Many people in different countries seem to have started to use similar saws at the same time, around 1770.
Educated in a small school run by his Quaker parents, engineer and inventor William Sellers left at age 14 to apprentice in his uncle’s machine shop. There he honed the hands-on skills that led to the development of easy-to-manufacture threaded fasteners.
Keep in mind when renting a wood chipper or shredder that you will need to protect your eyes, ears, head, and feet when using this equipment. Since the machine works at a high speed, there’s always the possibility that fine particles and debris will fly about.
Ever wonder why there are so many different types of screws and screw drivers? It is the better mousetrap principle. Each new screw innovation is an attempt to create a product that fastens better, tighter, and without stripping the head.
When replacing a bathroom or kitchen faucet, be sure to measure the distance between the holes in the sink from center point to center point. Bring these numbers to us and we will show what products will meet those specs.
While pawnshops may be great places to find bargains on power tools, you are taking a chance when you buy. Although they may run at the shop, there is no guarantee they will run when needed. All of our new power tools come with full manufacturer’s warrantees.
Some screwdriver history: the precursor to the first simple screwdriver, the flat-bladed bit, was invented in the year 1744. It was used as part of a carpenter's brace. Handheld screwdrivers would not come about for another 60 years.
When painting a surface that needs to be primed – especially brand new drywall or wood – tint the primer to match the finish coat. This will help by reducing your painting project from three coats to two.
A variation on the step ladder, the platform ladder has a larger top rung area, usually with a guard rail for added protection. It's a somewhat hands free design perfect for jobs like painting where you may need reliable, safe elevation for extended periods.
One of the benefits of pneumatic air tools is that they're smaller and lighter than their corded counterparts. This means that they're less tiring to wield and can get into smaller spaces. Of course, your electricity bill will probably be lower as well.
US manufacturer Starrett Tools pioneered satin chrome finishes on high-grade precision measurement tools, like rulers, calipers, squares and T-squares. In the 1870s, company founder Laroy Starrett created an improved version of the combination square that is still in use today.
One common material used in the production of industrial fasteners is stainless steel. Stainless steel is an alloy of low carbon steel and chromium and provides enhanced corrosion characteristics (as the anti-corrosive properties are actually inherent to the metal).
When machining PEEK, you may find you get the best results if you use cutting tools with a monocrystalline diamond (MCD) cutting edge. The lapped edge and single diamond crystal deliver a better-finished surface on this material.
