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There are four major specifications you’ll need to decide on: pump configuration, tank size, output, and electrical requirements.
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Ron Covell shows the details of using aircraft snips with ample demos of how they are used to make clean cuts without distorting the metal.
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You need to remove mill scale prior to welding. Mill scale is a pain to get off without impacting the material beneath it.
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Plasma Arc Cutting machines are so affordable now that even a lot of home hobbyists have started using them in their home garages.
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A hacksaw is a fine-toothed saw made for cutting metal, plastics and other materials that can’t easily be cut with ordinary saws.
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Whether you’re a professional just getting started, reading a tape measure correctly is key to parts that fit and solid results.
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Andrew Harnett on twist drill selection, pros and cons of high-speed steel, cobalt, carbide, plus coatings, drill point, flute geometry, and more.
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Mechanics should consider wearing gloves — and not just to keep their hands clean — automotive work can lead to some nasty chemicals.
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Every Fabricator should have a plate dog and wedge in their toolbox. If you don’t, here’s how to build some from nothing but scrap material.
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This quick and easy cutting hack will help you make perfect oxy/acetylene torch cuts.
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