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How to Improve Your Grinding Efficiency and Profitability

Using a systems approach can improve your grinding efficiency/profitability by monitoring four major categories and tracking measurable parameters. Learn how to optimize your process to increase prof...

How to Improve Your Grinding Efficiency and Profitability
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Masonry Saw Best Practices

We have been training masons since the first masonry saw was invented in 1937 by Norton Clipper. These simple steps can help ensure your saw is working its hardest instead of you, and that you’re gett...

Masonry Saw Best Practices
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Cutting Concrete

Cutting concrete can be a daunting task for a DIYer. But, with the exceptional performance from our line of Norton Clipper diamond blades, it’s easier than you think.

Cutting Concrete
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Diamond Blade Troubleshooting

Remember, just like any other tool, it’s highly likely you will encounter issues with your diamond blade at one point or another. Use these troubleshooting tips to make your job easier and safer.

Diamond Blade Troubleshooting
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“Mount Up” and “Mount Down” Arrows on Large Diameter Grinding Wheels

In precision wheels the “Mount Up” arrow ensures that abrasive material is removed from the heavy side of the wheel, improving dynamic balance and reducing overall machine vibration. Mounting the arro...

“Mount Up” and “Mount Down” Arrows on Large Diameter Grinding Wheels
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Mounting Diamond or Abrasive Blades

Regardless of how you receive your worksite knowledge, safety is still a paramount consideration and must remain top of mind. Correctly mounting your diamond or abrasive blade is no exception.

Mounting Diamond or Abrasive Blades
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Drywall - A Guide to Drywall Finish Levels

To properly finish drywall, you must first identify the right level of finish for the job, and this decision requires consideration of a variety of factors, including the location, layout, windows, li...

Drywall - A Guide to Drywall Finish Levels
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Painting - How to Choose the Right Paint Brush

Choosing the right paint brush seems like a simple decision, but has a big impact on the finished look of your painting job. Everything from the type of paint you use to the type of job helps determin...

Painting - How to Choose the Right Paint Brush
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Keeping Your Floor Equipment in Good Condition

Your floor equipment withstands heavy use, so regular care and maintenance is essential. After all, a clean, well-maintained piece of equipment can mean the difference between an easy job and a damage...

Keeping Your Floor Equipment in Good Condition
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How to Properly Choose the Right Sanding Tool for the Job

Choosing the right sanding tool for your woodworking project and learning to use it properly can save you time and money. This guide lists the main types of sanders available along with some power san...

How to Properly Choose the Right Sanding Tool for the Job
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Why Synthetic Diamonds Are Worth a Look

Understanding how synthetic diamonds are made, and how they perform versus natural diamonds, is essential for choosing and maintaining the best stationary dressing tools.

Why Synthetic Diamonds Are Worth a Look
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Drywall - How to Fix Popped Screws and Nails

Popped screws and nails signal an issue behind the drywall, so you need to do more than just drive them back into the wall to fix the problem. Reattaching the drywall to the frame keeps the problem fr...

Drywall - How to Fix Popped Screws and Nails