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Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Tip of the Trade: Personal Vehicle Usage
By Andy @ 9:53 PM :: 109 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: All, Tips of the Trade

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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Thursday, August 28, 2008
Tip of the Trade: Festool Hose Repair
By Andy @ 11:10 PM :: 226 Views :: 1 Comments :: :: All, Tips of the Trade

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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Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Get Rid Of ‘Train Tracks’
By Andy @ 10:33 PM :: 166 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: All, Tips of the Trade

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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Saturday, August 16, 2008
Tip of the Trade - Stick It or Forget It
By Andy @ 11:38 PM :: 147 Views :: 1 Comments :: :: All, Tips of the Trade

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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Wednesday, August 06, 2008
"Chips of the Trade"
By Andy @ 5:51 PM :: 269 Views :: 4 Comments :: :: All, Tips of the Trade

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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Monday, July 14, 2008
Tip of the Trade - Plumbing Pan
By Andy @ 9:29 PM :: 195 Views :: 1 Comments :: :: All, Tips of the Trade

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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Thursday, July 03, 2008
Can't Clamp It...Tape It
By Andy @ 11:23 PM :: 298 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: All, Tips of the Trade

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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Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Granite Suitability Tests
By Andy @ 12:21 PM :: 644 Views :: 3 Comments :: :: All, Tips of the Trade

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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Sunday, May 04, 2008
Tip of the Trade - Cove Corner Sanding
By Andy @ 10:54 PM :: 822 Views :: 2 Comments :: :: All, Tips of the Trade

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

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Saturday, March 08, 2008
Tip of the Trade - Butane Glue Gun
By Andy @ 1:57 PM :: 340 Views :: 2 Comments :: :: All, Tips of the Trade

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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Saturday, March 01, 2008
Tip of the Trade: Reel It In
By Andy @ 12:01 PM :: 283 Views :: 1 Comments :: :: All, Tips of the Trade

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

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Thursday, February 07, 2008
Tip of the Trade: Deluxe Grommet Holes
By Andy @ 11:34 PM :: 346 Views :: 2 Comments :: :: All, Tips of the Trade

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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Saturday, December 29, 2007
Tip of the Trade: Limit Your Liability
By Andy @ 11:17 AM :: 508 Views :: 3 Comments :: :: All, Tips of the Trade

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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Friday, December 14, 2007
Tip of the Trade: Got Globs?
By Andy @ 12:27 AM :: 740 Views :: 1 Comments :: :: All, Tips of the Trade

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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