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How to Splice Abrasive Belts with a Splicing DieAbrasive coated belts, either paper or cloth, can be satisfactorily spliced with an interlocking joint cut on the ends. A thin piece of cloth glued to the backing prevents the dovetail joint from coming apart.
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How to Inspect a Ball BearingBearings should be examined each time a machine is disassembled. If any contaminants have entered the bearings, or if the bearings have operated for a relatively long period of time, they should be thoroughly cleaned and inspected.
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Divorced Families: Tips on Arranging Child CareChoosing between child care in your home and in a daycare center is an important decision. Each option has its pros and cons, for both parent and child.
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How to Maintain and Care for Woodworking ClampsThe clamps commonly used in the wood shop are bar clamps, C clamps and hand screws. All of these clamps have screw spindles that tighten the jaws against the stock.
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Tips on Using Oil Finish to WoodUnlike varnish and paint, which lie on the surface, wood-finishing oil penetrates deeply into the pores, forming a resilient finish that will not crack, peel or chip.
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Glue Application: Pointers for Making Successful Glue JointsWe often read and hear the basics of good glue application: apply it in thin coats, clamp it for drying, and allow sufficient drying time. Here are some other pointers to help you in making successful glue joints.
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How to Decrease Risk When Making a Career ChangeThe safest way to make a career transition is to keep one foot in your job while strategically preparing or positioning yourself for the move. Here are some ways to minimize the amount of risk involved in making a career change.
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Woodshop Tips: How to Grind a Parting ToolHere are the steps to grind a parting tool.
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Tips on Jointing a HandsawThe teeth of a handsaw can become uneven through normal wear as some sections cut more than others. Such teeth must be jointed or filed on the tops to make them even or to form a uniform cutting line.