Milwaukee wants to give its users the power they need to get a job done and the freedom of movement. With their newest grinder, get the power and the cutting capability to handle any situation. When it comes to grinders, they are used to use abuse and demanding jobs. But have you ever had a…
Welding / Metal
New Year New Hobbies: Metalworking
You want to start metalworking, but you don’t know where to begin. Acme Tools is here to help with the ten tools you’ll need to start your new hobby. You want to start metalworking, to start a new hobby, but you don’t know at all where to begin. Metalworking is a simplified way of saying…
Milwaukee Tool Lanyards Prevent Accidental Drops
Stay Safe & Maximize Productivity With New Milwaukee® Tool Lanyards Milwaukee Tools is proud to introduce their brand-new line of tool safety lanyards, and we are excited to share them with you. We got an early look at them and they are safe, convenient, and very easy to use. These safety cords will catch your accidents…
Using An Anvil For Metal Forging
The Best Way To Use An Anvil Metalworking is an impressive skill set. Blacksmiths work at perfecting their craft for years before they feel masterful. Some of the most successful blacksmiths in the United States have workshops where they own and operate their own custom metal fabrication business. They often use an anvil for metal…
Bench Grinder and Belt Grinder Techniques
Grinders are used in a variety of applications when working with metal or wood. You can cut nails or screws away from boards or create an amazing custom sword if you know the proper techniques. The specific grinder you use will depend on the material you’re working with as well as the end object you…
Breathe Easier On the Job
Dust exposure from construction-related tasks can pose several health problems. The time to protect yourself is now. Following the right procedures and using the right dust management tools can help significantly help you minimize your risk. If you’re still not convinced, we’re sharing the cold hard (and dangerous) facts about silica dust with you.
Metal Circular Saw vs. Portable Band Saw
Which is best? Metal circular saw or portable band saw. A quick Google search will reveal the popularity of both the metal circular saw and the portable band saw. It will also show you that everyone asks a similar question, “Which saw should I buy for cutting metal?” Both saws are excellent for their intended…
A Complete Drill Tap Chart
When your job requires tapping a hole in metal, predrilling is a must. Once you determine what size tap is needed you will have to know what size of hole to pre-drill for that tap. Our drill tap chart below will assist you in finding the correct size drill bit for fractional, taper pipe, and metric…
Stand Up for Safety
Stand Up For Safety A construction site can be dangerous, and even deadly. But follwoing hte right procedures and protocols can significantly help make your construction site a safer place to work for yourself and your co-workers. Brush up on these stats and tips to better understand just how important workplace safety is and how…
Choosing the Best Welding Helmet
Welders have many different options when it comes to choosing the best welding helmet. It is important to choose the right type of helmet because welding is dangerous work where the skin, face, and lungs are concerned. Facial and eye injuries are very common among welders who don’t wear proper protection. Eye injuries from the…