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Proper Electrical Terminal Crimping is Key

February 13, 2020 | by Kimball Midwest

Just like pretty much anything you need to do in your shop, having the right tool for the job and using it properly is very important when crimping electrical terminals.

Tags: How To, Electrical, Quality Products, Best Tools for the Job

You Might Need These by Year's End

December 23, 2019 | by Kimball Midwest

Here we are, the end of the year. The clock is ticking.

Tags: Quality Products, Best Tools for the Job, Education, New Year

Avoid the Bur-dens of Brittle, Broken Burs

October 1, 2019 | by Kimball Midwest

Not all carbide burs are created equal. Some are simply better than others. Kimball Midwest’s Bur-Maxx Tungsten Carbide bur may just be the best bur we’ve ever made.

Tags: Cutting Tools, Best Tools for the Job, Demonstrations, Bur, Debur

Showing the Value of Drill Bits

September 17, 2019 | by Kimball Midwest

You might think drill bits are a simple commodity, with one being just like any other. That’s simply not the case.

Tags: Cutting Tools, Drill Bits, Best Tools for the Job, Made in America, Demonstrations

Picking the Right Welding Equipment

June 28, 2019 | by Kimball Midwest

When it comes to welding equipment, choices of what you can buy or rent to get the job done are endless. Perhaps you have your machine in house and just need to fill up on gases and electrodes. Or maybe you are looking to get it all covered.

Tags: Safety, Welding, Quality Products, Best Tools for the Job

The Nitty Gritty on Grinding Wheels and Discs

May 31, 2019 | by Kimball Midwest

Grinding wheels and discs aggressively and quickly shape and remove metal and are ideal to use when the finish doesn’t matter. Common uses include smoothing weld beads, removing rust, grinding edges and rapidly removing stock. They are often used in fabrication, trailer/equipment repair and general maintenance.

Tags: Abrasives, Quality Products, Best Tools for the Job, Grinding wheels, Grinding Discs

Cut-Off and Grinding Wheels Made Simple

May 17, 2019 | by Kimball Midwest

As the name would suggest, cut-off wheels are made to cut things off. Be it a stubborn bolt, nail, separating a weld that is no longer needed, or simply needs to be separated and redone.

Tags: Abrasives, Quality Products, Best Tools for the Job, cut-off wheels, Grinding wheels

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Abrasives

May 14, 2019 | by Kimball Midwest

So, you want to learn more about abrasives … Really, who doesn’t?

Tags: Abrasives, Quality Products, Best Tools for the Job, Education

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