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Concrete Countertops: The Basics

Andy posted on 14 December 2009

10 Things You Should Know About Concrete Countertops. The following is a list of the 10 things you should know about concrete countertops, provided courtesy of the Concrete Countertop Institute.

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Tip of the Trade: Bearing Oil

Andy posted on 01 February 2009

For over 20 years, we have been using an aerosol spray lubricant to lube all our bearings. Whether it's the bearings in the tools or the router ...

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Tip of the Trade: Personal Vehicle Usage

Andy posted on 11 September 2008

Do you have any employees that drive their own car while doing business for your company, even if it’s just an errand? If they’re involved in an accident in that situation...

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Tip of the Trade: Festool Hose Repair

Andy posted on 29 August 2008

Do you have a problem keeping the cuff attached to the end of your Festool Vacuum hose? Although you can't merely screw it back on, there is a way to fix it.

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There are a number of challenges you may run into as a fabricator involving adhesives and seams. Many of them can be easily solved through double-checking manufacturer instructions and checking the adhesive for correct...

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Tip of the Trade - Stick It or Forget It

Andy posted on 17 August 2008

Stickers are probably the last thing on your mind as a countertop fabricator. Placed on the "Save Material" and the Trivet set, you can keep your customer prepared and your company name in front of satisfied customers.

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"Chips of the Trade"

Andy posted on 07 August 2008

Using modern seaming clamps requires a certain amount of space to attach the device . But, when space is limited, such as when seaming a 3-in. piece of solid surface to an edge or economics do not afford the use of such a device, using “seam chips” is a good alternative that our shop continues to use.