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    What are the best CNC router bits?(Post)

    I recently came across a great article that discussed how important tool selection and feed and speed rates are to the final router bit performance when using a CNC router.  So, how do you select the

    Special Brazing Projects(Page)

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

    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

    Router Bit Chip Load Chart(Page)

    Please note that you will likely have good results up to .017 chip load.  The optimal chip load is between .007 and .012 and is highlighted in green below.  If there is too little of a chip...

    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...

    Cleaning Steel (Page)

    Cleaning Steel Before Brazing There are many differing opinions in this area. I recommend Easy Off Oven Cleaner for cleanliness test because it is easy, cheap, effective and everyone knows it is...

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    Carbide Surface Treatment(Page)

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    1. What are your shipping options? We ship most of our products via UPS. At checkout, you have the option of selecting UPS Ground, UPS Next Day Air, UPS 2nd Day Air and UPS 3 Day Select at checkout...

    Cermet Saw Blade Cutting Speed(Page)

    Cermet II Saw Blades – Cutting Speed  These test were run on Saw Blades tipped with Cermet II Saw Tips and Carbide Tipped Saw Blades for Comparison.  Refer to our

    Simple Solutions to Brazing Problems(Page)

    About 80 - 90% that these answers will solve these problems.  If you want more details you can go to our Braze Failure Analysis page.  Or buy the books.  You can also call 1-800...

    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...

    Pretin(Page)

    Pretin, Pretinning, or Tinning   Tinning, Pretinning or Pretin is applying

    Filtering Carbide Grinding Coolant(Page)

    The grinding of carbide tools is actually an extrusion process.  Little chunks of the tungsten carbide and the cobalt binder are pulled from the carbide tool tip.  These chunks form sludge...

    Brazing Process(Page)

    Definitions Brazing is the joining of two dissimilar materials using a third material.  brazing alloying and brazing are the same thing except the brazing alloying takes place below 840 F and...

    Machine Coolant Management Program(Page)

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

    Woodworking Acronyms(Page)

    The Internet has several excellent web sites for woodworkers, both amateur and professional.   As with any organization it is beginning to develop its own language.   Following...

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    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...