SAM Coverage
Sanford H. Wilk
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Impact Wrenches: Ratcheting Quick And Easy
Removal and replacement of nuts and bolts is an everyday occurrence for shop mechanics. Impact wrenches make the job easier and safer because of…
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Shop Compressors: Size Considerations
While mountain crews in most mountain shops are familiar with large compressors that are used to make snow, they probably know less about the…
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Chop Saws: Quick, Safe, Perfect Cuts
Welders and pipe-fitters have used chop saws to cut tubing, angle and other metal shapes at precise 90-degree angles with one swift downward motion…
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Nibblers: Cutting Capacity with Control
If faced with the chore of cutting a particular pattern of steel stock from a large sheet, the mechanic has several options. The first…
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Reciprocating Saws: Versatile And Variable
The reciprocating saw is the most versatile cutting tool available because it can function as a handsaw, hacksaw and keyhole saw with equal results.…
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Drill Presses: Good News And Bad News
The drill press is a relatively simple machine in terms of design and its versatility for ski area applications has particular strength. Besides standard…