Rainwater tanks have traditionally been made of galvanised steel, concrete, or stainless steel. It is also possible to find water tanks made from plastic, fibreglass, or even a combination of any materials. The choice of material for your tank may depend on where you want your tank to be situated and the way you will use the tank. Some water tanks are ideal for use above ground, while others are more suitable for use as underground reservoirs.…
There are all kinds of ideas online about how to make furniture and other fun products out of pallets, but if you aren’t handy with tools, a lot of those projects may be outside your wheelhouse. Luckily, there are also lots of projects you can do without using tools. Want to get on the pallet crafting bandwagon? Then, check out these easy projects:
1. Low Slung Table
Like the idea of dining near the floor?…
A good tool needs a good box to store and protect it, and whether you own ten tools or a thousand, ordering a custom toolbox from a sheet metal fabricator can be a very effective way to keep the tools of your trade safe, secure and in proper working condition. When properly constructed, a sheet metal toolbox can provide enormous storage capacity in a relatively small package.
However, ordering a toolbox custom designed to fit your needs means making several difficult choices, and one of the most challenging choices to make is what metal your toolbox will be constructed from.…
Imagine you have just been awarded a contract to come up with one of the cosy apartments in the suburbs of Sidney. One of your considerations definitely is installing a dumbwaiter that will help in moving food from one floor to another easily. To ease movement of foods and dishes between floors, there are certain factors that you must consider when installing a dumbwaiter. This article discusses critical factors to consider.…
It is always amazing to walk around town and see these magnificent buildings with perfect cylindrical pillars. One question that most people have is how construction workers manage to get such flawless margins. Well, the answer can be derived from the use of formatubes which are perfectly crafted to ensure that the cylindrical figures get that perfect shape. A formatube can be described as a cardboard tube which has been designed specifically for construction workers to pour concrete columns either above or below the ground.…
Car lifts are installed for use in a range of different situations; show rooms, garages, condos and private homes are just a few examples of where they can be found. These elevators provide a stylish solution to inner city parking, or in areas where it otherwise would be inaccessible to park a car, such as in basements or even on rooftops. Their compact design and ease of use allows for private, secure access parking, but it also saves enormous amounts of space in densely populated or built up areas - which also saves money, too.…
Laser cutting has become an indispensable application due to its versatility and simplicity in cutting through different materials such as metal, wood and plastic. CNC laser cutting devices are often automated to increase the speed of production, thereby enabling users to deliver finished products to clients as quickly as possible. Bottom line aside, the astonishing speed at which a laser machine works can be a potential danger to the operator or any other person in the workshop if caution is thrown to the wind.…
Many fabrication shops have a variety of metal cutting equipment at the disposal of operators. However, this abundance of options often makes it a daunting task for inexperienced fabricators to select the most appropriate metal cutting technology for a given task. This article discusses some of the factors that you should consider in order to make a quick decision about which machine you should use.
Metal Thickness
As a general rule, opt for a plasma cutter or a laser cutter when you want to cut very thin materials.…
If you’re thinking about buying a plastic laser cutting machine, there are several options on the market. To ensure you get the most out of your laser cutter, you may want to look for certain key features. Take a look at this list.
1. Integration With Graphic Design Software
Most laser cutting machines work along with graphic design software. If you are particular to a certain type of design software, you may want to choose a laser cutting machine that is compatible with that type of software.…
Brand recognition is a hugely important factor for the success of any business, and one of the easiest ways to raise your company’s profile is by raising clear, attractive signs around your business premises. However, there are practically a limitless array of sign designs and construction methods to choose from, and it can be difficult to decide just how you want your signs to be made.
Laser engraved signs are hugely popular, used by businesses the world over to raise their visual profile, and the advantages of choosing laser engraved signs make them an attractive option for virtually any type of business.…
