Archive for August, 2009

Carbide Saw Blade

Compare Ipe Wood Decking to Pine Decking

Ipe wood has been introduced into the market for use in outside decking, deck chairs, deck swings and outdoor playhouses. This is an exotic hardwood that is extremely hard and durable. It is also known by several other names as Cortez, Ironwood, Greenheart, Tahuari, Madera Negra and Ampa. Ipe is dark brown in color similar to a dark walnut. Pine decking material has a yellowish green tint to the wood. You can notice a distinctly green dust coming from the Ipe wood when cutting it and it is of a fine to medium grain.

Due to the hardness of the wood, a carbide saw blade must be used to cut it. Other types of blades will dull really quickly. Also, pilot holes must be drilled for the hardware to attach this wood. Whereas, treated pine lumber used for decking can be cut without the use of a carbide blade and does not necessitate the use of drilling pilot holes.

Pine decking is pressure treated with chemicals forced into the wood in order to make it more weather resistant and decay resistant. Even untreated Ipe wood is naturally resistant to mold, fungus, decay and termites because of the density of the wood.

Each of these decking products as said to last for 100 years, but the Ipe expands less each year out in the weather than pine. Less expansion in the joints means the longer the wood keeps its natural shape and doesn't bow. Ipe wood does have a unique feature not seen in other woods. It is naturally slip-resistant even in the rain. This can be a very desirable trait for homeowners.

Ipe is a stronger more durable product than pine. It's hardness is rated at 3600 lbs and it's bending strength is an amazing 22,560 psi. Whereas, pine's hardness is rated at 690 lbs and it's bending strength is 14,500. There is quite a difference in this aspect.

Most people choose to stain and seal their pine outdoor decks and products to achieve a beautiful color of their choice. Ipe wood has such a pretty color naturally, that most consumers don't even stain or seal it. This does save quite a bit of time on your project, especially if it is a large one.

About the Author

Ronnie Tanner is a contributing writer at Everlasting Hardwoods. He writes about Ipe Decking and other industry specific topics.

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Carbide Router Bit

The Benefits of Carbide Tipped Tools

Carbide (also known as titanium carbide or tungsten carbide) is a chemical compound that is commonly used for tipping cutting tools. Carbide is hard and durable, but most importantly, it stays sharp for longer periods of time than most other metals. While too brittle and expensive to be used for the entire tool body, carbide is the ideal tip for saws blades, routers, lathe bits, and drill bits. I recommend seeking out carbide tipped saw blades and routers if you plan on doing serious metal or wood working. The following is some basic information you should know before considering or selecting a carbide-tipped tool.

  • Carbide is both highly heat resistant (melting point of 2,870 °C / 5,200 °F) and extremely hard (8.5–9.0 on the Mohs scale of mineral hardness.)
  • Carbide tipped saw blades have a longer “tool life” than basic steel tools because of their extreme durability. This is especially relevant for higher speeds and feeds associated with more aggressive machining. If you plan on using your tool frequently on hard or dense materials, carbide tips are a must.
  • Carbide tipped tools are slightly more expensive, but they stay sharp anywhere from ten to twenty times longer than a simple steel tip.
  • Carbide tips are also less likely to crater when machining more abrasive materials.
  • Because of its strength, carbide sharpening requires a specific type of abrasive, preferably something coated in diamond or a carbide abrasive wheel.
  • C-2 carbide tips are used for cutting non-ferrous materials such as cast iron.
  • C-5 carbide tips are used for cutting steel materials.

About the Author

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Extended Run

Why You Need An Appliance Extended Warranty

There was a time when a home appliance extended warranty was a take it or leave it sort of thing, tacked on by the manufacturer and store and serving little purpose at the time. In the old days, and that wasn't all that long ago, many repairs could be made by the homeowners themselves or at a local repair shop, situated to handle the more advanced repairs. But that was before computers and digital components came along, changing the landscape of repairs on every appliance. Nowadays, the handyman of the past has little hope in fixing anything modern without extensive and expensive training. For this reason, a warranty beyond the manufacturer's limited warranty is so useful for the longevity of your device.

Think about it, how many of your home devices have digital components to them? If you are like most people, your home is filled with all kinds of appliances and devices. These can run from washing machines and dryers to the computer and television. With the age of digital, every appliance on the market has been infused with an electronic element, making it easier to use and program. And there are literally hundreds of these devices on the market today, and many of them are in your home right now.

So what do you do if one of them breaks down?

Well, you could pay the full cost to have it repaired, but if you plan to do that, be prepared for a repair bill that might shock you. In the digital age, the cost of parts and labor today is sky-rocketing and that is no secret. With digital components having been custom built for each and every device, the market is not flush with replacement parts waiting for the unforeseen breakdown. The other choice you have is to simply trash the broken device and replace the item altogether and buy a new one. But that, too, is often not in the average budget, especially if the breakdown happens without warning. You might go months before you can afford the device again.

Another smarter option, and this is a very good option for most homeowners, is to purchase an appliance extended warranty from a reputable warranty seller. By paying a little bit now, you can protect yourself from the costly repair bills of the future or the even more costly replacement costs that many of us will be facing as time goes by and our devices are used and the parts become worn out or damaged.

In the era of digital components and pricy repairs, one company stands out for its affordable warranty plans that will protect you from all those high costs later on if a break down occurs. Warranty Domain (http://www.warrantydomain.com) offers an appliance extended warranty tailored specifically for the device you need protected. In addition to peace of mind, they also offer 24/7 Customer Service, toll free phone numbers, and over 12,000 service centers located throughout the United States. Visit today and see how a quality provider is run. You might be pleasantly surprised at how much service a little bit of money can buy.

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Fit Craftsman

Build a Wooden Works Clock--a Craftsman's Delight

In the early 1800s a number of American clock makers were producing shelf or mantel clocks in which the movement was made from wood. Gear wheels were shaped from hardwood such as cherry and carefully fitted to run smoothly. Some of these clocks have survived for 200 years or so and are today valuable antiques which sell for thousands of dollars when they come on the market. The average collector can't afford to buy them of course but there are modern reproductions available, mostly in the form of kits and plans.

Even earlier in the 1700s, tall case grandfather clocks with wooden works were being made by many clockmakers.The tall case left room for the weights which drive the clock to fall further so that the clock would run longer before needing to have the weights raised to the top again.

Building a wooden gear clock takes time and care in the workmanship but it is not really difficult to produce a good working clock. The average home crafter with some wood working skills can do it with simple hand tools just as the early clock makers did. The clock will be a family heirloom which will be passed proudly down through the generations.

The Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago has on display a rare and beautiful wooden gear shelf clock which was made in the early 1800s. This fine clock is still in running order after 200 years. It has been carefully measured and detailed drawings made. These plans with complete building instructions are available for purchase. They show complete details of all the working parts and how they fit together. Detailed drawings of the clock case are also shown including every part of the original antique clock.

Building wooden gear clocks is a great hobby for the craftsman, and anyone can be a craftsman; it only takes careful work.This is not the type of project which can be completed in a few evenings. Rather it is a project for the person who takes great pride in the quality of their work and will spend whatever time is necessary to do a perfect job.The individual parts of such a clock are of very simple design and quite easy to make. The skill comes in finishing each part accurately and making a clock which runs smoothly and thus keeps good time.

To summarise, building a wooden gear clock is perfectly within the ability of almost anyone. It is hard to tell a well made copy of an antique clock from a genuine antique at a quick look. Close inspection by an expert will, of course, show the new wood and materials used to build it establishing its origin beyond doubt. But for the craftsman who made it and for all who see and admire it the clock is a thing of beauty which will tick tock proudly in the home for a lifetime and probably many years after that while keeping good time.

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Caprenter's pencil sharpener/drill bit?

I've seen before, (a friend had one) a Carpenter's pencil sharpener that had a 1/4" locking hex shank at the end (So you can slip it into a quick-change drill and sharpen your pencil quickly. I've looked, but I've never been able to find one for myself. Does anyone know who makes them, or where I may be able to find them online?
A carpenter-pencil sharpener is not what I'm having trouble finding, its one with a drill bit shank in the bottom so you can put it in your drill a spin it around your pencil.

Go to a Home Improvement Store and ask if they carry them !!

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The Pros and Cons of the Fein Multimaster Tool

I like this specific Fein Multimaster Tool. I just upgraded from the prior model ( MSXE 636-2 variable speed ). I won't go into why this specific tool is so great because everyone else has already done that. Instead I am going to compare this specific tool to its precedent.
PROS :
This is now a perfect tool. Fein Multi Tool has elegantly fixed the minor gripes I had with the previous generation of the tool. My gripes were 1. Blades slipping and two. Slow blade-changes using the ungainly hex-key that always felt like it was going to cam-out and ruin the lock nut. The new star shank on the blades completely gets rid of any possibility of slippage, and changing blade, or repositioning it to get into a tight spot no longer requires a trip back to the tool box to get the hex wrench. This enables you to attach tiny accessories such as a fence, a depth gauge, a rail guide etc . This opens up a large amount of flexibleness on an already very flexible tool. I also like the more ergonomic shape and rubber grip on the new design.

The new machine is a little bit louder than the old one, maybe thanks to the more powerful motor, although it's louder even on the lowest speed setting. To be truthful I am just making an attempt to find something to say on the con side.

OTHER COMPARISONS :
I do basically prefer some of the aspects of my old unit's metal case & divider system. The new case can basically hold more things but it does not organize the contents as well as the old case did. You can still buy the OLD case, but I am sure I am able to easily make the new case as functional as the old case by adding some tiny dividers etc. If FEIN had put a divider system in the new case, it would've been a perfect redesign in my view. If the less expensive, faster, divider-less case is an element of that profitability strategy, I pardon them.

Fein Blades COST :

As you may know, the blades for this device are rather dear but Fein is now group-packing blades for meaningfully lower cost than before. Basically three packs for the price of two, and ten packs for the cost of 6. This helps. So now I'm able to keep ONE blade of SEVERAL types and yet affordably buy many blades of the ONE type I 'consume' continually. I've lately also seen OEM blades on eBay which are cheaper than the FEIN blades, but I have never basically attempted them.

This is definitely one of my favourite tools, and I HIGHLY counsel it. Everyone who watches me use mine buys one for themselves.
If you're the owner of an older model, an upgrade is worthwhile if you use the tool with ANY regularity. The upgrade cost me a mere $100 because I sold my old one ( with blades & Fein Accessories ) on eBay.

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Les has been writing articles online for a few years now. Not only does this author specialize in diet, fitness and weight loss, you can also check out his latest website Fein Multimaster Tool which reviews and lists the best Fein Power Tools for your home or commercial projects.

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