The 5 Best Laser Engravers [Ranked]
, or , as they are popularly known, are fascinating devices with a variety of utilities.These are powerful, highly precise instruments that can operate on a variety of different work-surface materials.The learning curve is a bit steep, especially for beginners. The engraver software can also be a bit spotty, requiring some patience, especially if you […]
Continue ReadingThe 5 Best Hydraulic Crimping Tools [Ranked]
Hydraulic crimping tools are specialty, professional pliers designed for the crimping of copper, aluminum, various metals, as well as types cable wiring and butt connectors (Source). Crimping pliers will crush metal objects to create what is called a crimp, which describes a tight join or closure that will not open back up on its own. The 13.2 […]
Continue ReadingThe 5 Best Magnetic Sweepers [Ranked]
Magnetic sweepers are magnetized push brooms on wheels that can pick up metal waste (staples, nails, pins and other metal debris) inside and usually outside your home, as well (Source).They typically include a release button to easily dispose of the accumulated screws, nails and other metal debris in the home workshop, outdoors, or in machining […]
Continue ReadingThe 5 Best Portable Hydrogen Sulfide Monitors [Ranked]
Hydrogen sulfide is a colorless and toxic gas often referred to as “sewer gas” as it is frequently produced as a result of the breakdown of waste material (Source). It will smell like rotten eggs- and occurs in the home often times because of faulty plumbing, with sewer drains containing dry traps allowing hydrogen sulfide to […]
Continue ReadingThe 5 Best Adjustable Gland Nut Wrenches [Ranked]
Adjustable gland nut wrenches are engineered to fit and work with hydraulic cylinders typically in construction and farm equipment scenarios. Generally they are designed to fit nuts 2 to 6 inches in diameter, and reversible to fit 1/4 inches to 5/16 inches- click through to the product page for more detailed specs. The 2.2 lb., OTC adjustable […]
Continue ReadingThe 5 Best Portable Welding Torch Kits [Ranked]
Portable welding kits are great for on-the-go torch welding jobs- especially for metal repair work, welding tubes and pipes, or even artwork sculpture. These portable welding kits are essential for mobile service professionals to conduct metal cutting, forming, bending, steel welding as well as brazing and braze-welding. The 12.45 lb. UniWeld portable welding & brazing kit is […]
Continue ReadingThe 5 Best Insulation Testers | Megohmmeters [Ranked]
Insulation testers (also referred to as Megohmmeters or ‘meggers’) are a unique type of ohmmeters that are used to evaluate the electrical resistance of insulators. They are engineered to provide preventative maintenance and troubleshooting solutions for variety of different, high-voltage equipment applications. These applications include those for cables, switch gears, three-phase motors as well as any testing scenario […]
Continue ReadingThe 5 Best Goniometers [Ranked]
A goniometer is a device that will allow you to accurately measure an angle or enable rotating of an object into a precise position. These devices have application for physical rehabilitation and occupational therapy; surface science; knife and blade cutting edge measurement; and the study of crystal faces in crystallography (Source). Goniometers can be digital or manual. We’ve […]
Continue ReadingThe 5 Best Digital Stroboscopes [Ranked]
, or strobes, provide consistent and exact measurements of speed, including stop-motion diagnostic inspection. In essence, strobes are employed to make a cyclically moving object seem to be ‘slow-moving’ or even stationary. They are useful for observation and inspection of moving parts and work by ‘slowing down’ or ‘freezing’ the action. Objects that are moving at very high speeds […]
Continue ReadingThe 5 Best Force Gauges [Ranked]
A force gauge is a compact measuring instrument that is used in a variety of different industry settings, including but not limited to laboratory, research and development, production and field environments. Two different types of force gauges are available: digital force gauges and mechanical force gauges. Digital force gauges are rapidly replacing analog, though both are still widely […]
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