Drill Bit Sizes for Wood Screw Pilot Holes Unless you enjoy multiple trips to the hardware store, a pilot hole is essential for all wood screws. Not only do pilot holes prevent the wood from splitting, but they also reduce...
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When it comes to cats, they expect nothing short of perfection. And their living quarters are no exception. The goal in making this custom cat house was to give our five cats at the shop something they'd actually use. To...
Comparing Random Orbit Sanders Looking to add a random orbit sander to your tool box? We can help! Continue reading as we navigate through two of the most popular random orbit sanders on the market. Whether you're a beginner or...
The Ultimate Guide to Allen Wrench Conversions Sometimes—you just have to improvise when you're on the job. So we decided to make that a little bit easier for you. If you ever need to lookup an Allen wrench conversion, keep...
How to Use a Biscuit Joiner | A Complete Tutorial with Tips & Recommendations As intimidating as a biscuit joiner may seem, it's one of the best options for getting a seamless joint. In particular, they are the preferred tool...
SAE to Metric Conversions for Hex Keys Chart SAE Hex Key Metric Hex Size 5/64" 2 mm 3/32" 2.5 mm 7/64" 3 mm 1/8" 3.5 mm 5/32" 4 mm 3/16" 5 mm 7/32" 5.5 mm & 6 mm 1/4" 7...
Hex key, Allen wrench, that L-shaped tool...whatever it is you call them, we all know what they are. Some of us only have a single hex key from an IKEA furniture piece. And others have an entire set of every single size,...