Welding vs. Soldering vs. Brazing: Which Method Should You Use?
Welding, soldering, and brazing – just like riveting – should be in every metalworker’s arsenal. Whether you need to put a stringer on a lap joint to hold a trailer …
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Floor vs. Benchtop Drill Press: What Are the Differences?
Drill presses, machines that have a drill head moving up and down in a straight line to drill accurate holes, are a staple in many workshops. That’s because they have …
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Drill Press vs. Mill: Which One to Get?
For any machinist or hobbyist manufacturer, getting the right tool is the most important part of any job. With so many choices, it’s hard to pick the right one without …
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Cordless vs. Corded Power Tools: Which Are Better?
If you found yourself here, chances are you already know what tool you need. You also know that you want an electric one rather than a hand one. At the …
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What Is a Drill Press Used For? …And Why?
There is hardly any handyman that doesn’t have a handheld drill or an impact driver in his toolkit. Drill presses are, on the other hand rare. One of the main …
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What Is Cam Out and How to Avoid It?
If you ever stripped a Phillips screw or had a driver slip out of the screw drive, you surely know what a cam out is. In this article, I will …
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Random Orbit Sanders vs. Palm Sanders: What Are the Differences?
One of the most commonly found tools in handymen’s and woodworkers’ workshops are sanders. However, with many different types to choose from – both manual and powered – it can …
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8 Easy Ways to Fix a Screw Hole That Is Too Big
Did you make the mistake of choosing the wrong drill bit and making your screw hole too large? If so, don’t worry – there are multiple ways, some easier than …
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Countersink vs. Counterbore: What Are the Differences?
Oftentimes, terms like countersink and counterbore – and even spotface – are used interchangeably. After all, they are all meant to make screws and bolt “fit perfectly.” However, each of …
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