2015

  • Band Saw Tires: Rubber Or Polyurethane?

    When it comes to your bandsaw, you want to ensure that it will run continuously and without jerky motions. Part of how well your saw runs depends on maintenance while the other part relies on quality replacement parts. Regardless of whether you own and operate a vertical band saw or a horizontal one, you will need band saw "tires" and "wheels" to make it operate as it should. The question here that always trips wood shop owners up is: rubber tires or polyurethane?
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  • Three Tips For A Smooth Cleaning Equipment Rental

    When you need to be sure that you are able to get the most out of your cleaning equipment rentals, there are a number of tips that you can follow. These guidelines will provide you with the steps necessary for getting an equipment rental on your own terms, saving you money and providing you with the most ideal equipment rental. Utilize the points outlined below, so that you can get the ideal service for the betterment of your property or construction project.
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  • How To Replace The Hydraulic Pump On An Old Pallet Jack

    Restoring and reselling old warehouse equipment is a good way to reuse old materials so they don't end up in the scrap yard, and to make a little extra money. Replacing the hydraulic pump on a pallet jack is a very easy procedure that amateur do-it-yourselfers should be able to do without any trouble. Here is how you can replace the hydraulic pump. You Will Need: New Hydraulic Pump Ratchet Set Crescent Wrench Allen Wrench Set Snap-Ring Pliers Removing Old Pump
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  • Using More Hydraulic Oil Than You Should? Care For Hydraulic Seals

    Hydraulic seals may be a small part of a hydraulic system, but they play an important role in its proper function. While seals will fail over time, there are still steps that you should take to prolong the life of your seals. When the inevitable day comes that your seals do fail, there is a proper way to go about making repairs. With a little education, you should be able to avoid the problems associated with damaged hydraulic seals.
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  • Solutions To Potential Garage Door Issues

    Have you recently moved into a house with a garage? Is your garage door failing to open or close correctly? If your overhead doors have stopped working properly, it may be a simple fix. Here are some reasons why garage doors may stop working:  Misaligned or dirty photo eye: Your garage door has two sensors, one on each side. These sensors detect if there is anything in the garage door opening, such as a small child or a piece of equipment.
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  • Options For Cleaning Your Fiber Optics

    Fiber optic technology can help move a business along at lightning speeds. But what happens when your network begins to slow down, most likely due to dust and grime on your fiber optic cables? If your network seems to be slowing down or crashing periodically, it may just need a good cleaning to remove dust and dirt particles that are blocking the transmission of signals. A good cleaning may be all your cables need to have your network back up to optimal speeds.
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  • Protect Hoses In A Fiberglass Shop

    If you own or manage a fiberglass shop, you know how easy it is for things to become destroyed. Fiberglass and the chemicals used when working with fiberglass can cause damage to just about any material that they regularly come into contact with. Here, you can learn some simple solutions to help prevent damage to the air hoses you use in your shop so that they last longer and are easier to maintain.
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  • Brush Up On Aluminum With This Quick Crash Course

    Throughout the day, you come into contact with aluminum in a number of ways. From the can that holds your soda to the wrap you use to cover a casserole before it goes in the oven, it's rare to look somewhere in your home without noticing something made of aluminum. But beyond seeing it in the home, you might not know much about this mineral that's so prevalent in homes and businesses across the globe.
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  • How To Mount Stainless Steel Shelving In A Commercial Kitchen

    Stainless steel wall mount shelving is a good way to increase the amount of storage space in your commercial kitchen. You can use your new shelves to keep utensils, ingredients, and equipment right by the cooking and preparation areas where these items will be used. Here is how you can mount stainless steel shelves on the walls in your commercial kitchen. You Will Need: Stainless Steel Shelving Level Stud Finder Pencil Drill Screws Washers Locating Studs In The Walls
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  • Well Drilling: 3 Ways The Industry Is Becoming More Environmentally Sustainable

    Well drilling has gotten a bad rap in recent years, mostly in lieu of spills that, for the most part, represent only a small fraction of the drilling business. Nonetheless, increased scrutiny of the well drilling trade has given rise to a number of sustainability initiatives designed to promote a more eco-friendly approach to the search and excavation of earth's natural resources. Below are some of the ways drilling outfits have begun transforming their operations with green practices.
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