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    Hex Bits, Hex Keys, and All the Names They Go By(Post)

    One of the funny things about tools is how many different names people have for the same thing. Take hex tools, for example. Hex bits are also called bit hex, insert bits, or screwdriver bits. Hex key

    Manufacturing Maintenance Hero Bondhus(Post)

    Good Tools Matter When Everything Goes Wrong The last couple of weeks we’ve been rebuilding equipment. I’ve been in this business for 30 years, and I have a pretty good idea what can go wrong. Of cour

    Parts of a Saw Blade(Page)

      This is, at best, a brief overview of a modern precision saw blade.  It is designed to give at least some idea of the factors we take into consideration when designing a saw blade...

    They Call Him the Wrench Man(Post)

    We are always looking for ways to make cool stuff with out tools. But, how about making cool stuff out of tools! A scupltor in Australia has found a new life for old, rusted  wrenches that  would give

    Filters Clean Finer than their Ratings(Page)

    The size rating is the smallest size particle that the filter will let through.  The filters are made by a felting process where the fibers are laid down at random and pressed together...

    Socket Bit Sets with ProHold Technology from Bondhus on sale now!(Post)

    Socket bit sets with ProHold Technology from Bondhus on sale now! Buy bits with sockets for less than the bit only sets .  ProHold Technology holds hex bit securely in socket No roll pins

    Hex Wrenches For Quick Shipment(Post)

    Hex Wrenches, Hex Keys, Allen Wrenches, and L-Wrenches in Stock for Quick Delivery There are some tools that, when you need them, you really need them. Hex wrenches fall into that category. Wh

    Filter Units(Page)

    Machine Coolant Filtration Units These are examples of our standard designs below, but remember, we are scientists and engineers and love to build custom units as well.  We would love to build...

    Cutting MDF and Plywood(Page)

    Cutting MDF Compared to Plywood Both MDF and Plywood can be very tough on the cutting tools.  This is why it is important to use saw blades that are specifically designed for cutting MDF...

    Using Calipers(Page)

    Using Calipers (Dial and Digital) Both dial calipers and digital calipers are great tools, and are very versatile.  Dial calipers are mechanical, and measure depth, thickness, length, and can...

    Quick Change Router Chuck(Post)

    The Best and Easiest way to change out your router bits! Quick change router chucks offered by Whiteside are the way to go for pain-free, fast change out-out without using the 50+ wrenches you have! T

    Brazing Ceramics with Standard Alloys(Page)

    Brazing Ceramics Simple, Cheap and Very Strong

    Filtering EDM Fluid(Page)

    The most frequently overlooked factor in the EDM process is the filtration method used to maintain the dielectric fluid.  A typical tool and die operation had 12 EDM's, each with its own...

    Machine Coolant Management Program(Page)

    The three components of a successful machine coolant management program are: Administration Machine coolant Monitoring and Maintenance

    Coolant Fluid Chip Separation(Page)

    Machine Coolant Fluid - Chip Separation  Every 100 lb of chips and turnings contains about two to four gallons of machine coolant.  The EPA estimates that approximately 90% of all the

    Common Saw Blades and their Uses(Page)

    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...

    Brazing and Welding- Important Differences(Page)

        Click here to shop for Braze Alloy and Brazing supplies   Welding: Two metals are melted together.   Brazing: Two or more materials are joined by the use...

    Machine Coolant Water Quality(Page)

    Water used in machine coolant mixtures should be made as pure as possible.  Contaminated water can contribute to bacteria growth in the Machine Coolant and can cause health problems for...

    Brazing Alloy Pushed Out of the Brazing Joint(Page)

    30x picture with our Proscope.   

    Machine Coolant Filtering Successes(Page)

    The shop is West Coast Saws in Tacoma WA. at 2725 S. Ash St and it is owned by Brian Wallinger.   They grind saws and tools within one - one thousandth of an inch and have a computerized...