Rubber Vs. Metal Grommets: Protection, Please
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26 September 2016
Grommets help reinforce the edges of holes in materials, be they signs, machinery, or something else. Choosing a grommet is about more than strength, though; what you choose will affect the materials in and around the grommet. Rubber and metal are two of the most common materials you'll find for grommets, and the one you choose can affect your machinery or project greatly.
Fraying and Friction
Both rubber and metal grommets offer a type of protection against friction and fraying, but they differ on the source of the friction and fraying.
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Does Your Water Smell Or Taste Like Chemicals? What To Do
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23 September 2016
If you are having some color and odor issues with your home water and you want to know if it's safe to drink, there are some things you want to do to before you continue to consume it. You want to find out what is in the water, or if there is something wrong with your pipes instead of the water being bad.
Your water is treated at a local sewage treatment facility, and the problem could be stemming from the facility.
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Creating The Best At Home Theater: What You Can't Leave Out
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7 September 2016
If you are interested in creating a movie theater in your home, and you want it to feel like you are really at the movies, there are some features you can't leave out. Having the screen put up and the chairs installed isn't enough to really feel like you are at the movies. Instead, you need to have all the snacks and amenities that you would find at your local movie theater.
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Must-Have Hand Tools For Beginner Welders
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1 September 2016
Learning to weld allows you to manipulate metal components to create a host of products. For many welders who are just learning how to work with metal components, a lot of time and attention is spent on determining which welding machine needs to be purchased in order to start working. Beginners have a tendency to overlook the importance of hand tools, which play a critical role in making complex welding projects a little easier.
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