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Incra Tools – Upgrading Your Workflow: Router Tables

In our last article on the Incra Tools – Upgrading Your Workflow: Crosscut Sleds we discussed the importance of evolving from working free-handedly to adding a permanent/semi-permanent fixed solution. We first used...

In our last article on the Incra Tools – Upgrading Your Workflow: Crosscut Sleds we discussed the importance of evolving from working free-handedly to adding a permanent/semi-permanent fixed solution. We first used...

Made to Last – Groz Indestructible Handle Hammers

Known as one of the most revered manufacturing leaders, the GROZ Engineering Tools company has been producing high-quality engineering equipment since 1976. With their focus being primarily on manufacturing the...

Known as one of the most revered manufacturing leaders, the GROZ Engineering Tools company has been producing high-quality engineering equipment since 1976. With their focus being primarily on manufacturing the...

Torque Wrenches: A Twisting Matter

‌Torque‌ ‌Wrenches‌ ‌are‌ a type of driver‌ ‌used‌ ‌to‌ ‌fasten‌ ‌bolts‌ ‌and‌ ‌screws‌ ‌to‌ ‌specific‌ ‌torque‌ ‌settings‌ ‌which‌ ‌are‌ ‌usually‌ ‌specified‌ ‌by‌ ‌the‌ ‌manufacturer‌ ‌and‌ ‌set‌ ‌by‌ ‌the‌ ‌user‌ ‌thereafter.‌...

‌Torque‌ ‌Wrenches‌ ‌are‌ a type of driver‌ ‌used‌ ‌to‌ ‌fasten‌ ‌bolts‌ ‌and‌ ‌screws‌ ‌to‌ ‌specific‌ ‌torque‌ ‌settings‌ ‌which‌ ‌are‌ ‌usually‌ ‌specified‌ ‌by‌ ‌the‌ ‌manufacturer‌ ‌and‌ ‌set‌ ‌by‌ ‌the‌ ‌user‌ ‌thereafter.‌...

Shooting Heat – Heat Guns: All You Need To Know

Heat guns have been used throughout the years to perform a variety of applications. In their most rudimentary forms, the paraffin and bottled gas blowtorches, these heat guns would produce...

Heat guns have been used throughout the years to perform a variety of applications. In their most rudimentary forms, the paraffin and bottled gas blowtorches, these heat guns would produce...

Working on Sheet Metal: Shears and Nibblers

Cutting into sheet metal can be quite a tedious and impractical task to perform when only armored with handtools. However, even Circular Saws, as well as jigsaws, have their limitations....

Cutting into sheet metal can be quite a tedious and impractical task to perform when only armored with handtools. However, even Circular Saws, as well as jigsaws, have their limitations....

Pneumatic Basics: Air Powered Tools

In our previous article Pneumatic Basics: Compressors – Holding Your Breath we explored the various basic components of the air compressor and the factors to consider when choosing an air...

In our previous article Pneumatic Basics: Compressors – Holding Your Breath we explored the various basic components of the air compressor and the factors to consider when choosing an air...

Pneumatic Basics: Compressors (Holding Your Breath)

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The basic function of an air compressor is to absorb surrounding air and compressing the air which is then stored in the tank and moved through several other components to...

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The basic function of an air compressor is to absorb surrounding air and compressing the air which is then stored in the tank and moved through several other components to...

Uses of Angle Grinders and Grinding Accessories

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Angle Grinders Angle grinders are hand-held power tools that can be used for a range of different jobs including grinding, cutting, cleaning and polishing surfaces making it an invaluable tool...

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Angle Grinders Angle grinders are hand-held power tools that can be used for a range of different jobs including grinding, cutting, cleaning and polishing surfaces making it an invaluable tool...

Wine barrel furniture

Garden furniture made from wine barrels Oak wine barrels range in price from R500 each depending on condition and source of supply. Here in South Africa our wine estates replace...

Garden furniture made from wine barrels Oak wine barrels range in price from R500 each depending on condition and source of supply. Here in South Africa our wine estates replace...

Repair a leaky garden tap

Plumbing catastrophe Catastrophe at my home this morning upon discovering that my main stockcock tap was leaking, and not in a small way. I could actually hear running water in...

Plumbing catastrophe Catastrophe at my home this morning upon discovering that my main stockcock tap was leaking, and not in a small way. I could actually hear running water in...

Competition Entry: Teak Cot

Hi Folks Here is a cot I am busy building for our first grandchild – it is made out of teak and still needs to have the final sand and...

Hi Folks Here is a cot I am busy building for our first grandchild – it is made out of teak and still needs to have the final sand and...