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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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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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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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.

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What to do with all the plumbing parts during the countertop removal?  A local fabricator clued me in a few years ago and this 25 cent item come in real handy.

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Many times during the fabrication process, you will run into situations in which you can’t use a clamp to glue a piece of solid surface. Sometimes the clamps that you have are either too big, or...

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All granite is not created equal.  Many materials are not well suited for the kitchen.  The "Lemon" and "Porosity" tests can let your customers know what they have before making a final slab selection.

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Here is a little trick I stumbled onto for hand sanding the inside of a cove corner.
By Andy Graves

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Frustrated your Butane Glue Gun doesn't work like it used to?  Before you throw it out, check this tip.  A quick easy tip could make all the difference. 

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Tired of your air hoses laying around on the shop floor?  Get yourself a hose reel to keep it organized.

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Create an integrated grommet for your next desk project.  You can make any size and shape with or without a cnc.

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Accepting responsibility for damage is part of owning a business.  Check out this little tip to document the damage so you don't have to pay for it.

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Got Globs all over the shop floor?  Are you tired of your benches being unlevel because they're sitting on a glob of glue?

Getting rid of them is simple and easy.

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