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How to sharpen a mower blade video

The Handyguys discuss how to sharpen a mower blade in this video.

The Way You Hang Your Roll Of Toilet Paper Says A Lot About You

How do you hang your toilet paper? Under the roll and closer to the wall? Or do you hang your toilet paper over the roll? Well, a new study suggests there [...]

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

Why There Are Diamonds on Tape Measures

In a perfect world, you could use the red marks to identify the placement of the studs. To locate a center between the studs, simply find the black diamond.

How to Get Rid of Fire Ants

Want get painful pests off your property? Choose the extermination method that best suits your fire ant infestation.

10 beginner plumbing tips everyone should know

Hey guys! We actually just got back from 10 days away, up to Maine visiting family and completely unwinding without cell or internet for a few of those days. Sorry for the crickets in the comments and on social media. Speaking of crickets, we didn’t really see much wildlife on our vacation (that transition works, right?), which is a bummer because I was really hoping to see a moose because I haven’t for many years and everyone has been talking about seeing a…

11 Great Ideas for Machine Shops

Forward-thinking machine shops must watch for emerging technologies. Here are 11 ideas we found this week for set-up, tooling, machining, and shop operations.

Study Finds Brass Has Profit Potential for High-Speed Machine Shops

For machine shops with high-speed equipment already on the floor, brass represents an opportunity to capture new profits they might otherwise miss with other materials, according to the study.

The Ultimate Guide to Improving Machine Shop Efficiency

Making everything work together synchronously and efficiently is a balancing act

The 4 Essential Tips For Safety In Your CNC Machine Shop

Building a Better Business: Lessons for Machine Shops From an Unexpected Source

Learning how to be a great manufacturer by listening to the insights of a different industry, homebuilding (which perhaps is not so different after all).

Should a Machine Shop Have a Blog?

I am revising my opinion about machine shops and blogging. Here's why.

High-Precision, High-Efficiency Ideas for Machine Shops

Precision is at the core of every effort in every machine shop, not simply to complete turning, grinding, milling, etc. with exceptional accuracy and finish quality — but to get every task, every problem, every idea or inquiry addressed effectively, efficiently and profitably. No wasted steps, no missed opportunities.

New Machine Shop Ideas Emphasize Productivity, Flexibility, Connectivity

Productivity, flexibility, and connectivity have simple meanings and big implications for machine shop operators and machine tool programmers.

How to remove broken, rusted studs (with a full machine shop)

With summer just around the corner, you should probably start putting the final pieces on your winter project. For some, that could mean finally getting the broken studs out of those rare dual exhaust ...

Machine shop helps students find success

College is not for everyone.The Temple Independent School District acknowledges this. They have developed different paths for students which still allow them to reach their goals and find success.

CNC Machine Shop Reaps Benefits of Hiring an IT Person

A database guru combined off-the-shelf technology with an elaborate proprietary shop management software to drive efficiency throughout all areas of a machine shop.>

Metal AM in a Machine Shop? Ask the Marines

A hybrid system combining metal 3D printing with machining gives the Marine Corps perhaps its most effective resource yet for obtaining needed hardware in the field. It also offers an extreme version of the experience a machine shop might have in adding metal AM to its capabilities.

Quick Tips for Incorporating the IIoT Into Your Machine Shop

How can you ensure that your investments in smart technologies and networked data exchange will deliver the intended performance results?