Ive always thought it was interesting to how manufacturers and distributors sites are organized and what content they display.Do you tend to use manufacturer or distributor sites differently? Is one used to purchase products on one type and the other to learn about new and existing products or do you everything on one site? And do you prefer to…[Read more]

I have another specific metal drilling question for you all. Do you prefer using short metal drill bits for drilling in sheet metal or do standard length bits do the job just fine? Do you see a need for short metal drill bits? …I guess thats 2 questions.

I thought it’d be interesting to create a topic asking a simple, yet maybe not so simple to answer question about power tool brands.

Which power tool brands do you prefer and why? Does it depend on the tool or application? How has your preference for power tool brands changed over the years? Which brands do you believe are going to be the…[Read more]

Just read an interesting article on new OSHA rules. Do you foresee any of these affecting your day-to-day or long-term jobs or business?

http://ctsmag.com/index.php/component/content/article/1-latest-news/358-after-20-yearsin-the-pipeline-new-osha-rules-coming.html

I’d love to hear everyone’s thoughts on jobsite safety. I feel like this is a topic that is going to continue to see more air time.

Do you tend to do the bare minimum and just meet OSHA’s standards or do you go above and beyond to protect your yourself? Are you ever forced to compromise when deciding between jobsite safety and productivity…[Read more]

What do you all think about metal drilling with impact drivers? Have you ever tried to use a 1/4″ hex shank drill bit in an impact driver – would this even be preferred over a standard drill for metal drilling?

If anyone uses their impact driver for metal drilling I’d love to see pictures of it in use and the bits you use, especially if you do…[Read more]