YOU’VE BEEN SAYING THIS WRONG: HISTORY OF DUCK TAPE
You’ve probably been calling duct tape by the wrong name your entire life—because it actually started as duck tape, born in WWII to seal ammo boxes. From battlefield hero to Apollo 13 lifesaver (and ironically terrible duct sealer), this humble tape has one of the most surprising origin stories in your shop.
HOW TO CALCULATE THE PERFECT WORKBENCH HEIGHT
Learn how to find the ideal workbench height for hand tools, joinery, assembly, and more. Discover practical tips, testing methods, and solutions for any workspace.
WHY YOU NEED A VERNIER SCALE
A vernier caliper may look intimidating, but once you shift from fractions to decimals, it becomes one of the most precise measuring tools in the shop. With a little practice, you’ll be able to read measurements down to thousandths of an inch or hundredths of a millimeter with total confidence.