James Dutton

The Favorite of the Perfectionist

All of us have those tools that we favor more than others. While some love the delicate feel of the scroll saw and the beautiful things that can be accomplished with it, others like things like reciprocating saws and masonry drill bits. It does all depend... Read >

Replacing doors in a commercial building

Carpenters carry about many tasks in their field of work: framing, installing exterior and interior trim packages to even concrete work. This work is preformed on new and old buildings including residential, commercial, and even industrial. One of the... Read >

Building a Metal Building

Metal buildings have become very common in the last decade. They are used not just for commercial and industrial use, but for residential use as well. From houses to storage buildings in back yards, it seems like everybody wants a metal building. The rea... Read >

Tools in a Machine Shop

A machine shop is one of the most widely used and recognized shops in the industrial field. The reason being is a good machinist can repair, and many times, fabricate a part or even a piece of equipment for a factory. There are several different tools ... Read >

Replacing Equipment in Factories or Chemical Plants

Millwrights are general maintenance persons. They are skilled in carpentry, mechanical, machinist, and electrical. In many instances, they have to repair old equipment in factories and industrial plants. In a chemical plant, much of the equipment is mo... Read >

The Importance of Cleanliness in the Machine Shop

Many people do not realize the importance of making sure the shop is always clean. After a good while, things begin to pile up and then there almost seems no point in cleaning up. However, if cleanliness is maintained from the very start, then it is easy ... Read >

Securing the Bottom Plate to the Foundation

When it comes to construction, many people put all of their confidence in the foundation. The foundation is very important, but if the structure is not properly secured to the foundation, then what good is the foundation? In the event of a high wind storm... Read >

Replacing the Bed on Your Truck

Not many people ever care to change the factory bed on their truck. Most people buy a truck and use it for the purpose for which it was designed. However, for many people, there is definitely a need to customize a truck to better suit their work or pleasu... Read >