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# Metalworking Machine Tools | Dake Corp

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##### [3 Types of Arbor Presses Meant For Everyday Applications](https://blog.dakecorp.com/en-us/3-types-of-arbor-presses-meant-for-everyday-applications)

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When you think arbor presses you may think super old school archaic manual machines, or maybe you don't give it a second thought whatsoever. They are...

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##### [Picking The Right Or Wrong Press For Your Application](https://blog.dakecorp.com/en-us/picking-the-right-or-wrong-press-for-your-application)

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When it comes to presses, Dake’s got em! Lots of them! Different sizes, shapes and for all kinds of applications. But choosing the right press is...

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##### [Old School Tips For How To Change The Blade On A J-Saw](https://blog.dakecorp.com/en-us/old-school-tips-for-how-to-change-the-blade-on-a-j-saw)

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As we share this step-by-step guide on how to change a blade on a horizontal Johnson bandsaw, please keep in mind to always use care when removing...

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##### [Horizontal Bandsaw vs. Cold Saw](https://blog.dakecorp.com/en-us/horizontal-bandsaw-vs.-cold-saw)

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Applications dictate your options for metal cutting. Here are few tips to what type of saw is right for you.

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##### [Manually Operated Cold Saw Models That Can Cut Materials Like Butter](https://blog.dakecorp.com/en-us/manually-operated-cold-saw-models-that-can-cut-materials-like-butter)

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It is most important to select the proper model or type of manual cold saw for the application. Just because a certain model saw will cut material of...

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##### [Presses And Their 'Pressure Points'](https://blog.dakecorp.com/en-us/hydraulic-presses-and-their-pressure-points)

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Presses are versatile, handy machines that can simplify a variety of applications in the shop, but what are the key points for which you should own...

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##### [What’s Not To Love About A Cold Saw?](https://blog.dakecorp.com/en-us/whats-not-to-love-about-a-cold-saw-1)

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If you like square, clean, burr free, accurate miters, combined with the ability to cut rapidly, then a cold saw should be part of your machine...

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##### [Five Great Reasons For Having A Drill Press In Your Shop](https://blog.dakecorp.com/en-us/five-sgood/s-great-reasons-for-having-a-drill-press-in-your-shop)

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Do you drill holes? Ever try to accurately do it by hand? Most of the time a single hole being drilled can be done by hand with fairly good results....

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##### [The Difference Between A Cold Saw And A Chop Saw](https://blog.dakecorp.com/en-us/the-difference-between-a-cold-saw-and-a-chop-saw)

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We’ve all had the chills that come from fingernails on a blackboard, or for those of you who aren’t old enough to remember blackboards, have possibly...

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##### [How To Handle Different Pressing Scenarios](https://blog.dakecorp.com/en-us/how-to-handle-different-pressing-scenarios)

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Table for two! Say you have a widget that is too darn big and too darn heavy to place on the bed of a standard H-frame style press safely and...

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