Construction made easy
With a wide range of jacks available to the user in today’s market, it can be quite confusing to pick one or two dedicated jacks for your workshop without thinking that you are missing out on some efficiency. Today, we explore the different types of jacks available to the South African market. Scissor Jacks The […]
Compressors earn a very bad reputation as being machines that are heavy, bulky, and deserving to be limited to a larger and more industrial workspace. This is largely because these machines have for years, been considered as being synonymous with noise and dirt. The noise is usually attributed to the running of a belt-driven mechanical […]
The ability to detect various materials through walls, to detect and measure surface temperature and even measure ambient conditions from a distance used to be an ability reserved for the qualified engineer equipped with wallet breaking tools to his tool belt. The Bosch Digital Measuring department is working out more ways to bring this detecting […]
Known as one of the most revered manufacturing leaders, the GROZ Engineering Tools company has been producing high-quality engineering equipment since 1976. With their focus being primarily on manufacturing the very best tools in terms of quality and precision, Groz has ensured to carefully manufacture each tool under the most stringent quality control processes in […]
Torque Wrenches are a type of driver used to fasten bolts and screws to specific torque settings which are usually specified by the manufacturer and set by the user thereafter. Using these wrenches following the specified manufactured helps to reduce the chance of damaging your nuts, bolts, and threads thereof. This, in turn, also increases […]
Attached to the end of a drill, the chuck is the “clamp” which contains Jaws (usually three) that hold your bit in place and centered to ensure that you cannot only drill straight but also doing so without losing grip of the drill/driver bit. Keyed and Keyless There are two main ways in which one […]
Heat guns have been used throughout the years to perform a variety of applications. In their most rudimentary forms, the paraffin and bottled gas blowtorches, these heat guns would produce a naked flame which would also run the risk of scorching the wood or any other surface which the user would work in. The modern-day […]
Since the production of the first pocket tape measure was sold to Stanley Works by Hiram A. Farrand in 1926, this tool has been the staple of any workshop. Through the years, we have moved from the spring-operated tape measures to tape measures that have AutoLock functions like the Stanley Fatmax. With the advancement of […]
In our previous article Pneumatic Basics: Compressors – Holding Your Breath we explored the various basic components of the air compressor and the factors to consider when choosing an air compressor for your workshop tools. Today, we will be looking into the various tools available to use on the air compressor Air Powered Drills & […]
Every home should have a roll of plumbers tape – but what is it and what do you use it for? https://za.pinterest.com/pin/195906652526976720/ Plumbers tape, also known as thread seal tape, PTFE tape or Teflon tape, is a flexible tape that is used to seal pipe threads. The tape is wound around threaded fittings to create […]
Geyser Tips In an average household, the geyser is the most energy-consuming appliance – taking up almost 40 percent of your monthly electrical bill. Here are some tips on getting the most out of your geyser. Keep energy costs down The first step in keeping energy costs down is to choose the right geyser for […]
