The oboe has 500 parts. Turning a profit is a killer. But Jim Phelan is bent on reviving one of the great names in classical ...

With the latest expansion of its E-Z Fin range, E-Z Lok introduces new brass threaded inserts designed for smooth, cold press-in installation and long-lasting performance in soft wood, thermoplastics, ...

In this installment of Weekly Boiler Tips discover why brass nuts are used on boiler studs, how to avoid damaging studs with impact drivers and much more. Boiler maintenance comes down to the details.

The story starts with a single thread of polyester, dislodged from the weave of a cheap, pink acrylic jumper as it spins around a washing machine. This load of washing will shed hundreds of thousands ...

Microplastics have been found in the placentas of unborn babies, the depths of the Mariana Trench, the summit of Everest and the organs of Antarctic penguins. But how do they travel through the world, ...

The parts used in this cannon are as follows: (1) 3' length of 3" diameter pressure rated PVC pipe (1) 3'2" length of 2" diameter pressure rated PVC pipe (1) 1/2" PVC ball valve (the cannon may ...

Sometimes, when making a 3D printed object, plastic just isn’t enough. Probably the most common addition to our prints is the ubiquitous brass threaded inset, which has proven its worth time and again ...

In additive manufacturing, many applications require a more stable screw connection than pure plastic threads can provide. One common solution is brass threaded inserts, which are inserted into ...

Sometimes, when making a 3D printed object, plastic just isn’t enough. Probably the most common addition to our prints is the ubiquitous brass threaded inset, which has proven its worth time and again ...