Skip to main content
    Machine Coolant MSDS(Page)

     Material Safety Data Sheet  (There are a lot of really bad MSDS sheets.  If you are a manager you need an MSDS sheet that will protect you and your employees from hazards and that...

    Saw Blade Analysis on a Bad Saw Blade(Page)

    John Gammelgard of Weyerhaeuser is a really good saw filer.  His command of analytical data is truly impressive.  Anyway someone sold John a saw blade that didn’t run well.  It came to...

    Brazing Tungsten Carbide in a Notch(Page)

    Method #1 is the most common. Method #2 is easiest, cheapest, most reliable and generally works best.  Method #3 can give a little advantage but that is rarely needed in this kind of an...

    Brazing with Propane(Page)

    Brazing Torch - 1300 F with a Bernzomatic Propane Torch  Here is the answer to whether you can braze with a propane / air torch.   You can but you have to control the environment so...

    Special Brazing Projects(Page)

    You can have parts brazed whether they are simple torch brazing projects or extremely sensitive aerospace projects involving vacuum brazing.       <

    Tungsten Carbide Tips(Page)

    Save on Carbide Saw Tips, Stump grinder Teeth and STB blanks. Choose from many different sizes and grades or get a quote for a custom.   Click here to check out our online selection...

    Video Library(Page)

        Watch our informational videos on Brazing, Induction Brazing- heating carbide vs heating steel, Induction Brazing- melting braze on carbide, Fire Brick Saw,  What to...

    Custom Tooling(Page)

    Ask about our Custom Tools!  (800) 346-8274 We have over 30 years experience in the woodworking industry and have solved many problems for numerous happy customers with our custom tooling...

    Band Saw Calculator(Page)

    Router Bit Comparison(Page)

    I was sent two router bits to compare.  One is a famous name bit and the other is a bit that claims to be better.   Executive summary:  The less expensive, less famous bit is...

    Inspecting a Router Bit(Page)

    First, just pick the bit up and look at it.  Does it look even and balanced?   Any dings or similar?  Then spin it in your fingers to see if you notice anything.

    Split Tips(Page)

    Split Tip Breakage Problem:  Tips are highly susceptible to breakage even during routine handling.  Executive Summary:  

    Machine Coolant Cleaning Systems(Page)

    Machine Coolant Cleaning Systems  Contaminated machine coolant are directly responsible for 70% to 90% of machine tool wear and failure.  A filter system that removes contaminants as they...

    Tool Tipping Materials continued(Page)

    Tool Tipping Materials (continued) Return to Previous page    List of materials

    Grinding Carbide- Health and safety risks(Page)

     From the book Building Superior Brazed Tools     Buy the Book Contents

    Inspecting Sharpened Saw Blades(Page)

    Everyone knows about the guy who shows up at your shop and promises you something “just as good” for “a lot less money”.   With cheap equipment, sloppy work and a lack of knowledge a “saw...

    Making A Really Good Saw Blade(Page)

    A good saw blade is whatever the customer likes. Here is what I like: 1.  Personally I think the very best saw blades come from a very few, really top-end custom shops.  2.  In this...

    Advanced Brazing Training(Page)

    Deliverables on Previous Projects Eliminate tungsten carbide breakage entirely Reduce tungsten carbide braze failure to six sigma (3 parts per million)

    CSM Carbide(Page)

    There are numerous large books written on carbide, but we intend to discuss those things that should be the most important to you. The carbide industry manufactures several hundred grades of...

    “From Your Hands to the Next Generation: Why Quality Tools Matter”(Post)

    For over 30 years, Carbide Processors has been providing tools designed to last—not just for you, but for the kids and grandkids you pass them down to. These are tools built for a lifetime of strength