Introduction Not long ago, cordless tools were scoffed at by many woodworkers and other DIY-ers. But they've come a long way since their early days of being slow and underpowered. Cordless angle grinders have become the go-to tool for cutting metal in the workshop, even though many people still prefer using corded ones instead. In […]

Introduction Okay, so this is a big one. The washing machine is an integral part of the modern home — and yet it's also one of the trickiest appliances to buy. If you're moving to Europe, you might be wondering why your new European washer takes so long. There could be any number of reasons, […]

Introduction Lathes are one of the most versatile machines in any workshop or factory. They can be used to make parts with precision or just to have some fun. Lathes are very powerful, but at the same time they're quite limited by their size and weight, which is why they're usually found in factories rather […]

Introduction A mortar and pestle is a tool in the laboratory to mix, grind or mash ingredients. It has been used since ancient times and still very commonly used in the laboratory. The mortar is a cylindrical or rounded bowl made of porcelain, glass, metal or stone depending on the need. The pestle is a […]

Introduction If you've ever wondered how hard boron is, we're happy to help. Boron is a metalloid that's extremely hard, ranking second only to diamond on the Mohs scale of mineral hardness. That means it can scratch glass and other materials that rank lower on the Mohs scale than itself (a "hard" material). In fact, […]

Introduction A lathe machine is a tool used in metal cutting operations called turning. The work piece is rotated against the tool, which cuts away material to leave behind a finished part with a desired shape and surface finish. The shape of the final product is determined by the cutter's path. The work piece is […]

Introduction Ball mill is a kind of grinding equipment that can be used to grind many ores. The ball mill has the following characteristics: small specific energy consumption，good mixing effect，low noise，easy operation and maintenance. It can be divided into two types：dry type and wet type according to different ways of discharging material. The dry type […]

Introduction A tool room lathe is a type of lathe that can be used to make a wide variety of parts, from large-diameter shafts to tiny gears. Tool room lathes are designed with versatility in mind, so they often include features like turrets and tooling attachments that allow them to do everything from standard metalworking […]

Introduction When you think of a paper shredder, what do you imagine? Maybe something like this: Some people might imagine crushing rocks or concrete. The truth is that both shredders and crushers accomplish similar tasks but in different ways. A shredder helps reduce the size of paper sheets by cutting them with blades while a […]

Introduction Every year, thousands of people are injured by angle grinders. This is a serious problem for Australia, which has one of the highest rates of angle grinder injuries in the world. In fact, it's so bad that certain models have been banned from sale altogether in our country. If you're wondering why this happened, […]