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Posted on: 22 June 2016

A grommet is a collar that is placed in hole to prevent the hole from tearing out and/or to protect objects that are passed through the hole. Many materials are available for use as grommets, and if you are trying to choose among these materials, you need to understand your needs and the characteristics of each material that can be used in a grommet. Rubber is a versatile material that can work in many different situations.
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Posted on: 28 May 2016

When it comes to woodworking, craftsmanship is important, but it's not what's most important. The wood you're working will have an effect on the final outcome of your project. High quality wood with minimal defects is what to look for. If you're new to woodworking and looking to purchase lumber, make sure you know what defects you want to avoid. Knots Knots are best characterized as circular clusters that appear considerably darker than the rest of the wood.
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Posted on: 27 May 2016

If you use stainless steel hoses for your industrial equipment company, it is important that they stay in good condition for the safety of your employees. You will have problems if you do not take proper care of these hoses, and they will fail long before they should. Keep reading to learn how to maintain your stainless steel hoses. Perform a Leak Check and Pressure Test Check the stainless hoses and fittings while they are under pressure to see if there are any leaks.
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Posted on: 26 May 2016

Those little black specks that you have found all over the siding, sidewalk and décor around your mulched areas probably aren't what you think. If you thought that they were fungus spores, well, you're right! The little black specks are actually spores shot out of artillery fungus that is growing in your aging mulch. As the sun heats the mulch, the fungus shoots out tiny black spores that land on anything and everything within reach.
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