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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 …

This is What a Massive 500 Gallon Propane Tank Explosion Looks Like

If there's one thing that you want to avoid with anything that's propane powered from your grill to your heater, It would most obviously be a situation that would put the propane tank in danger of building up enough pressure to explode and send shrapnel flying everywhere. While these tanks are fitted with safety...

Screwdriver-wielding thug finds out what happens when you stab a cop at a GUN RANGE

'I'm afraid that he went to a gunfight with a screwdriver'

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.

Demand for threaded industrial fasteners is growing, finds new report

Fastener Engineering covers the technology of fasteners, adhesives, springs and all aspects of fastener technology.

Building a More Efficient Industrial Supply Chain

Should a Machine Shop Have a Blog?

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

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.

Safety Tips for Power Tools

Things can quickly go wrong when using power tools. Keep yourself safe with these measures.

A specifier’s guide to fasteners and fixings

Fasteners and fixings are very often forgotten about in the build chain, and are either a last-minute consideration or left to the contractor’s discretion

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.

Getting To Know: iQ Power Tools

Learn more about iQ Power tools including their history, products offered, and how iQ's power tools can help you increase efficiency and safety on the job.

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.

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.

35260 Plastic Fastener Remover

The Basic of Grounding Power Tools: What You Should Know

Are your power tools properly grounded? While some power tools use compressed air or gas, others use electricity. There are electric drills and sanders, for instance. When plugged into a wall outlet, they will receive electricity. Many power tools such as these, however, require grounding. What is grounding exactly, and do power tools need to be grounded?What Does Grounding Mean?Grounding is the process of creating a…

Incredibly Useful, and Free, Guide to Fasteners

Everything you always wanted to know about nuts, bolts, and other fasteners but were afraid to ask.

How to Restore and Revitalize Old Power Tools

Apply a little DIY skill and you can refurbish your hard-working power tools to their former glory.

IOT Readiness Remains a Challenge For Many Industrial Supply Chains

A majority of executives at large global companies expect the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) to significantly impact business performance and competitiveness over the next three years, according to a new study just released by the Business Performance Innovation (BPI) Network. However, many companies are lagging in IoT readiness, setting the stage for competitive advances and dislocation among IoT leaders and laggards.