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HOW DOES A DRILL PRESS WORK?
All drill presses have the same basic parts. They consist of a head and motor mounted on a column. The column has a table that can be adjusted up and down. Most of them can be tilted as well for angled holes. On the head, you will find the on/off switch, the arbor (spindle) with the drill chuck. ...Read more -
Three Different Types of Drill Presses
Benchtop drill press Drill presses come in several different form factors. You can get a drill guide that lets you attach your hand drill to guide rods. You can also get a drill press stand without a motor or chuck. Instead, you clamp your own hand drill into it. Both of these options are cheape...Read more -
Belt Disc Sander Operating Procedures
1. Adjust the disc table to achieve the desired angle on the stock being sanded. The table can be adjusted up to 45 degrees on most sanders. 2. Use the miter gauge to hold and move stock when a precise angle must be sanded on the material. 3. Apply firm, but not excessive pressure to stock being...Read more -
Which Sander Is Right For You?
Whether you work in the trade, are an avid woodworker or an occasional do-it-yourself-er, a sander is an essential tool to have at your disposal. Sanding machines in all their forms will perform three overall tasks; shaping, smoothing and removing woodwork. But, with so many different makes and ...Read more -
Belt Disc Sander
A combination belt disc sander is a 2in1 machine. The belt allows you to flatten faces and edges, shape contours and smooth inside curves. The disc is great for precise edge work, like fitting miter joints and trueing outside curves. They’re a good fit in small pro or home shops where they...Read more -
Parts of a Bench Grinder
A bench grinder is not just a grinding wheel. It comes with some additional parts. If you have done the research on bench grinders you might know that each of those parts has different functions. The Motor The motor is the middle portion of a bench grinder. The speed of the motor determines what ...Read more -
How to Repair a Bench Grinder: Motor Problems
Bench grinders tend to break down once in a while. Here are some of the more common problems and their solutions. 1. It doesn’t turn on There are 4 places on your bench grinder that can cause this problem. Your motor could have burned out, or the switch broke and won’t let you turn it on. Then th...Read more -
How to Use a Bench Grinder
A bench grinder can be used to grind, cut or shape metal. You can use the machine to grind down sharp edges or smooth burrs off metal. You can also use a bench grinder to sharpen metal pieces — for example, saw blades. 1. Check the machine first. Perform a safety check before turning the g...Read more -
5 ESSENTIAL TABLE SAW SAFETY TIPS FROM THE PROS
Table saws are one of the most common and helpful tools in the workshops of both Pros and non-Pros alike,hopefully 5 table saw safety tips as below could save you from serious injury. 1. USE PUSH STICKS AND PUSH BLOCKS It’...Read more -
Water Cooled Wet Sharpener System Low Speed Knife Sharpener
Bladesmiths, or knife smiths if you prefer, spend years honing their craft. Some of the top knife makers in the world have knives that can sell for thousands of dollars. They carefully select their materials and consider their design before they even begin to consider pu...Read more -
What are the safe operating procedures for planing machinery?
Safety operation rules for press planing and flat planing machinery 1. The machine should be placed in a stable manner. Before operation, check whether the mechanical parts and protective safety devices are loose or malfunction. Check and correct first. The machine tool...Read more -
Manufacturing champion of bench-top electric sanding machine
On December 28, 2018, the Department of Industry and Information Technology of Shandong Province issued the notice on publishing the list of the second batch of manufacturing single product champion enterprises in Shandong Province. Weihai Allwin Electrical & Mechanical Tech. Co., Ltd.(former...Read more