Tools

Reviews and guides for cutting tools, measuring equipment, workholding, and essential shop floor tooling for machinists and fabricators.

12 posts

Digital vs Dial Calipers for New Machinists

Digital vs Dial Calipers for New Machinists

Renata Kowalski · Oct 27, 2026 · 8 min read

Best Dial Indicator With Magnetic Base for Beginners

Best Dial Indicator With Magnetic Base for Beginners

Nathan Voss · Oct 24, 2026 · 8 min read

Machinist Tools for Beginners and What to Buy First

Machinist Tools for Beginners and What to Buy First

Renata Kowalski · Oct 20, 2026 · 12 min read

Flap Disc vs Fiber Disc

Flap Disc vs Fiber Disc

Nathan Voss · Oct 14, 2026 · 8 min read

Zirconia vs Ceramic Flap Discs

Zirconia vs Ceramic Flap Discs

Renata Kowalski · Oct 11, 2026 · 7 min read

Flap Disc Grit Chart for Grinding, Blending and Finishing

Flap Disc Grit Chart for Grinding, Blending and Finishing

Nathan Voss · Oct 8, 2026 · 18 min read

Types of Machinist Files and What Each One Does

Types of Machinist Files and What Each One Does

Renata Kowalski · Oct 2, 2026 · 5 min read

Best Machinist Tool Box for a Beginner Kit

Best Machinist Tool Box for a Beginner Kit

Nathan Voss · Sep 29, 2026 · 8 min read

Best Micrometer for Beginners and Which Size to Buy First

Best Micrometer for Beginners and Which Size to Buy First

Nathan Voss · Sep 26, 2026 · 9 min read

5 Overlooked Measuring Tools for Machining

5 Overlooked Measuring Tools for Machining

Dave Miller · Jan 19, 2026 · 5 min read

Dovetail CNC Workholding and 4 Other Pro Techniques

Dovetail CNC Workholding and 4 Other Pro Techniques

Nathan Voss · Jan 11, 2026 · 5 min read

Carbide End Mill Selection Guide

Carbide End Mill Selection Guide

Nathan Voss · Jan 7, 2026 · 5 min read