About Me

The Right Tools for the Job

Hi, I'm Jack. I love to build things; it's my favorite hobby. Because of that, I have a lot of tools. My wife always gets me new tools for my birthday and holidays. One day, as I was organizing my tools in the garage, I started thinking: how are tools made? It was a surprise that I hadn't thought of it before. It combines my two favorite things, building and tools. I started doing some research about it, such as how tools are mass produced and the factories that they're made in. It really is fascinating to explore the tools they use to make tools. Take a look around my site and see if you learn anything new!

Air Compressor Preventive Maintenance Tips

Posted on June 23, 2015

If much of your work operates around the use of an air compressor, it's important that you understand how to take care of this equipment. For the most part, keeping your compressor in good condition doesn't take a lot of effort, just a commitment to preventive maintenance. Here are two important preventive maintenance tips that can keep your air compressor functioning correctly. Drain Moisture From Receiver Tank As an air compressor operates, it extracts the moisture from the air it is compressing and stores it in a receiver tank. [Read More]

How To Choose The Best Raceway

Posted on May 25, 2015

Raceways are special, encapsulated channels that are specifically designed to hold wires and connectors for an electrical system. There are two main types of raceways: conduits and tubing. Conduits and tubing are both enclosed areas that only hold electrical wiring, but they differ with regards to installation. Each can be made out of different materials. The following are questions that you should ask yourself in order to determine which type of raceway is best for your situation. [Read More]

Why You Should Hire A Heavy Equipment Repair Company For Regular Repairs Or Maintenance

Posted on April 28, 2015

If you run a construction business or another similar company that owns a lot of heavy equipment, you are likely aware that even the sturdiest looking machinery can break down from time to time. If you are encountering a lot of problems with your equipment these days, it might be time to consult with a heavy equipment professional to address the problem. Here are three reasons why having a heavy equipment repair company on your payroll or speed dial is a good idea for your business. [Read More]

What Are The Advantages Of Aspheric Lenses?

Posted on March 31, 2015

Creating a perfectly spherical lens is a relatively easy task. In that, you can make your grinder and grind down your lenses to to make a perfectly spherical lens. On the other hand, if you want to create an aspherical lens, you can't just grind down your lens using a uniform tool. Instead, if you have to grind to a certain pattern by hand, you have to do the work on your own. [Read More]