Cutting Tools What is a Jobber Drill? Eddie Burlem, February 8, 2019February 5, 2024 What Does the Term “Jobber” Mean? The general definition of the term “jobber” is “a person or company that buys from manufacturers and sells to retailers”, most commonly used in the 1850-1950 period. At that time, manufacturers were mostly producing general purpose “for the trade” drill bits, not using specialized machining… Continue Reading
Cutting Tools NEW Champion Hex Shank Drills are Ready to Make an Impact Jmiller, January 24, 2019January 30, 2024 Tanner is happy to announce Champion’s latest addition to their hex shank tool lineup – HEX28 Hex Shank Twist Drills. Engineered with the professional in mind for use in impact drivers & cordless drills. In addition to the launch of the HEX28 Hex Shank Twist Drills, Champion has also released… Continue Reading
Safety Stay Safe – Secure All Cargo & Heavy Loads with Lift-All Eddie Burlem, January 11, 2019February 22, 2024 Properly securing cargo and other heavy loads is an extremely import practice that must be done correctly each and every time. When cargo and other loads are not properly secured, a number of dangerous & unfavorable events may occur, including: loss of time due to the need to re-secure the cargo, loss of money… Continue Reading
Safety Protect Your Hands From Cuts & the Cold with Radians RWG604 Eddie Burlem, December 21, 2018February 22, 2024 With winter weather in full effect, having a warm pair of gloves is a must for all workers who are subjected to the cold weather throughout the day. Gloves that protect you from the cold may be suitable in some situations, but for most workers, they need additional protection from… Continue Reading
Anchors Make Blind Structural Connections Fast & Easy with BoxBolt® Eddie Burlem, December 7, 2018February 22, 2024 There has recently been an increase in the use of structural hollow sections as columns in multi-story construction projects. This increase is due to the aesthetic, economic and structural performances that these hollow sections can provide for for engineers. The only downfall to this type of construction is the inability to access… Continue Reading
Safety 3M™ DBI-SALA® Making Fall Protection for Tools Even Safer Eddie Burlem, November 21, 2018February 22, 2024 The New ANSI/ISEA 121-2018 Dropped Objects Protection Standard Safe. Secure. Standard. On July 2nd 2018, the American National Standards Association (ANSI) approved the NEW ANSI/ISEA 121-2018 standard for Dropped Objects Protection. This new standard was issued to help protect the well fair of workers across the country. For decades, the… Continue Reading
Fasteners What Screw Point is This? Understanding Screw Point Styles Eddie Burlem, October 30, 2018February 16, 2024 Learn More About the Most Popular Screw Point Styles In this blog post, you will learn more about the most popular Screw Point Styles on the market today. With such a wide variety of styles and variations out there, having background knowledge of each type will help you better choose… Continue Reading
Cutting Tools Don’t Call Me a Drill Bit – I am the Brute Drill. Eddie Burlem, October 12, 2018February 21, 2024 Brute Platinum Drills – Heavy Duty Cutting Tools Champion Cutting Tool Corp. developed the Brute Platinum product line to outperform costly cobalt drill bits. Brute Platinum drills are designed to penetrate faster and have more flexibility, leading to less breakage and a longer tool life. The Brute Platinum product line is the leader… Continue Reading
Safety Work Smarter, Not Harder with 3M™ DBI-SALA® Eddie Burlem, September 28, 2018February 19, 2024 Smart Lock Self-Retracting Lifelines While working at heights, the last thing you want your self-retracting lifeline to do is to suddenly lock up unexpectedly. These unintentional lockups can cause delays and may even create a potential safety hazard. Luckily, 3M™ DBI-SALA® has developed the Smart Lock Self-Retracting Lifelines. Reduce unintentional lockups and… Continue Reading
Safety Don’t Settle for Any Ordinary Helmet, Get Yourself a KASK Helmet Eddie Burlem, September 14, 2018February 21, 2024 More than Just a Safety Helmet Founded in 2004, KASK has been developing, designing, and manufacturing safety helmets of the highest quality for professionals around the world. KASK’s high-quality safety helmets are a perfect combination of technological advancements, functionality & safety, all wrapped up in a sleek attractive design. All of… Continue Reading