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2026-10-04Universal dividing head: how to use it and index calculationHow a universal dividing head works: direct, simple and differential indexing, the n = 40/Z formula, a crank-turn table and common mistakes.Read →2026-10-04Core bit for electrical boxes: which diameter and how to drillCore bit for flush electrical boxes: 68, 72 or 82 mm, box sizes and hole depth, diamond core bits for concrete and brick, M16/SDS-plus shanks, 71 mm pitch.Read →2026-10-04Metalworking coolant (cutting fluid) for machine toolsCutting fluid for lathes, milling machines and band saws: fluid types, emulsion concentration, pump-fed flood coolant, maintenance and replacement.Read →2026-10-04Thickness planer vs jointer: the difference and which to buyJointer vs thickness planer: what each does, why rough lumber needs both, milling order, combination machines. Models and prices incl. VAT.Read →2026-10-04Rockwell and Brinell hardness: scales and conversion tableWhat HRC, HRB, HB and HV mean, how metal hardness is measured, which scale suits which steel, and an HRC-HB-HV conversion table for 20-65 HRC.Read →2026-10-03Hydraulic press for a garage or workshop: choosing tonnage and typeHydraulic shop press for car service: how many tons for bushings, bearings and straightening, floor or bench type, manual press. Table and models.Read →2026-10-03Belt Grinder: What It Is and How to Choose a Belt Grinding MachineA belt grinder is a belt sanding and grinding machine. How it differs from a bench grinder, key specs, a selection table and prices incl. VAT.Read →2026-10-0316K20, 1K62, 2N135, 6R82, 2M55 machines: specs and modern equivalentsWhat the Soviet 16K20, 1K62, 2N135, 6R82 and 2M55 machine tools are: basic specs, how to read the model codes and which new machines replace them today.Read →2026-10-03Rebar, Pipe, Sheet and Angle Weight: Metal Weight CalculatorMetal weight calculator and tables: rebar 6-32 mm, round and square tube, steel sheet and angle. Formulas, steel density 7850 kg/m3, worked examples.Read →2026-10-03How to Sharpen a Drill Bit: Point Angles, Grinders and SharpenersSharpening drill bits by hand on a bench grinder or on a machine: 118° and 135° point angles, lip relief, signs of a dull bit, which sharpener to buy.Read →2026-10-01Crank Press Brake Linings: How to Select by Model or SizeHow to select brake linings and friction inserts for a crank press: wear signs, measuring the old lining, УВ31xx clutch-brake models.Read →2026-10-01Electric Hoist Not Holding Load: Causes and Brake ChecksLoad slipping or creeping down after the hoist stops? Main causes: brake linings, oil, brake gap, coupling, power supply - and which spare parts you need.Read →2026-10-01How to Choose a Machine Vise for a Drill Press or Milling MachineMachine vises: swivel, precision, cross-slide. How to match jaw width and opening to the machine table and workpiece, how to mount. Size table and models.Read →2026-10-01How to Choose a Drill Press: Bench, Floor (Column) or RadialHow to choose a drill press for a workshop or production: bench, floor (column) or radial, the specs that matter, prices incl. VAT and catalog models.Read →2026-10-01Drill Bit Sharpener or Saw Blade Sharpening Machine: How to ChooseDrill bit sharpener, saw blade sharpening machine, bench grinder or universal tool grinder: key parameters, selection table, models and prices incl. VAT.Read →