Selling Gold Jewelry Tips - Tips to Get the Most Money For Your Gold

When I first started looking for selling gold jewelry tips, I came across a lot of confusing information, and quite frankly, I found a lot of garbage out there. My goal is to help you identify the resources that will help you get the most money for your gold jewelry if you are deciding to sell your jewelry for extra cash during these very difficult economic times. These are not tips to help you get the most money if you are looking to pawn your precious items. These tips will help you navigate some of the different options that you have when looking for the best place to sell your gold.

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Tip Number 1

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Think twice before selling your unwanted gold to pawn shops. Why, because this type of gold buyer is simply a middle-man that is making a profit off of your gold. The pawn shop will make the lowest offer possible for your gold so his profits will be maximized when the gold is resold to a refinery. I have absolutely nothing against pawn shops. Finding great buys in local pawn shops has been a hobby of mine for many years. If you want to find a great used home theater system, bicycle or lawnmower, go to a pawn shop and I am most certain that you will find a great buy for items like these. But if you are wanting to sell your gold and actually make a real profit, consider other options before selling your gold items to a pawn shop.

Tip Number 2

Hesitate before you run to your local jeweler to sell your unwanted gold. If you have a very nice piece of gold jewelry that is well made and has a lot of value as being a crafted piece of precious metal, then a jewelry store may be your best option. But if you have broken gold earrings or unwanted various gold items, local jewelry stores simply have no real interest in re-selling those types items. They may be willing to buy your scrap gold, but they are just not going to offer you very much money.

Tip Number 3

Think about finding an online gold buyer. If you have not heard of this type of gold buyer, let me fill you in on how they work. Typically you will navigate to their website where you will enter your information to receive a free mailing kit so you can send them your unwanted gold by mail. The different online gold buyers call it different things and describe it in different ways, but they basically offer the same service. Their overheads are low and many of them actually don't advertise a whole lot. Since their advertising costs and other overheads are low, they typically offer a higher cash payout for your gold than pawn shops or jewelry stores. Yep, it's as simple as that.

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"I Can Only Wear Gold Jewelry" - The Truth About Jewelry Allergies

"I can only wear gold jewelry, everything else breaks me out." How many times did I hear that exact phrase from my mother when I was a child? Every time I would give her jewelry that was her response.

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Why does everything but gold break my mother out? Is that statement even true? When I started designing jewelry over a year ago I decided to find out. I wanted to design jewelry for my mom that she could wear without fear of a breakout. Now I am going to let you in on what I have discovered.

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My mother, like many people, develops contact dermatitis when her skin comes in contact with some types of jewelry. The dermatitis is a result of an allergic reaction to the nickel found in many types of jewelry. Nickel allergies are very common. One out of every seven people is likely to suffer from a nickel allergy. More women tend to suffer from nickel allergies than men. However this may be attributed to the fact that women tend to wear more jewelry than men and are therefore more likely to be exposed to skin contact with nickel.

Now that I knew what was causing my mother's breakout, I had to find out what types of jewelry metals did not contain nickel.

First I looked at gold jewelry. Generally speaking, yellow gold (above 14 karat) will not cause an allergic reaction. However white gold may. White gold alloys contain nickel and other "white" metals to produce its silver coloring. One out of every nine people will react to the nickel in white gold.

Another for of gold jewelry is gold filled or "GF" jewelry. Gold filled jewelry metal is created when a base metal is coated with a layer of gold. Gold filled differs from gold plated by the amount of gold applied. The layer used in gold filled jewelry is typically 50 to 100 time thicker that the layer used to coat gold plated products.

Next I looked at silver jewelry. For those who are nickel sensitive, fine silver and sterling silver are great choices for "white" metals.

Fine silver is by definition 99.9% pure silver. Jewelry is generally not made of fine silver because the metal is extremely soft and does not withstand normal wear and tear well.

Typically silver jewelry is made of sterling silver. Sterling silver is by definition 92.5% pure silver. Typically the remaining 7.5% metal is made up of copper. Copper is infused to harden the silver and make it more durable. Since copper is the normal metal used, sterling silver is a great metal for nickel allergic people. You can typically distinguish sterling silver by a "925" mark found on the jewelry. This is common on manufactured pieces, but may not be present on artisan jewelry.

Some other metals that are considered safe for people with nickel allergies are:

Copper - Copper jewelry is generally considered pure and not mixed with nickel or nickel alloys.

Platinum - Platinum jewelry contains 95% platinum and 5% of a secondary metal typically iridium.

Titanium - Titanium jewelry is both hypoallergenic and durable. It is a highly recommended metal for those who suffer from nickel allergies.

Since I have given you a list of safe metals, I thought I would also give you a list of metal terms to watch out for when you are shopping for jewelry.

Fashion or costume jewelry typically contains base metals that include nickel.

German silver or nickel silver is a metal to stay away from where jewelry is concerned. German silver does not contain any silver. The silver refers to the silver coloration of the metal. The color is derived from a combination of nickel, zinc, lead, and tin found within the alloy.

Surgical or stainless steel - Surgical grade stainless steel is made to be in the human body. However, the steel alloy contains between eight and twelve percent nickel. I have heard varying reports as to how safe this metal is for people with nickel allergies. Since the steel alloy does contain nickel, I would tend to avoid it, but some people swear by it.

If you do buy a piece of jewelry and are concerned that it may contain nickel, commercial test kits are available online. These kits contain chemicals that react in the presence of nickel.

Doing a little research can prevent a nickel allergy attack and still allow you to wear any fashion.

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Starting a Mobile Locksmith Business

One of the best decisions I ever made in my 62 years of life on this planet was to become my own boss in a field that is never dull, always challenging, and intrinsically interesting. It was not an early decision. In fact it did not occur to me to enter this field until after I'd already spent ten years as a professional photographer. It came about in an odd way, as many serendipitous things do. But regardless of how it came to be, I consider that decision the one that paved the way for me to spend the rest of my working life in comfort and with a good measure of security.

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I've since discovered that many people follow a similar course, turning to locksmithing only after finding themselves unhappy in other jobs. I'm not sure how or why so many discover this particular business when looking for an interesting career. In my case it was a natural progression from a rather unique part-time career I had fashioned for myself: That of installing simple door viewers and doing this door to door. Many times my customers would ask if I could install deadbolts for them while I was at it, and after turning down money a dozen or so times I finally got wise and visited a local locksmith supplier who sold me an install kit and a book of instructions. From what I can tell, others come across this idea by doing Internet searches for home businesses, because ultimately this qualifies as such if you, like I do, run it out of your home and structure it as a Sole Proprietorship. In any case, it is obvious that locksmithing has become a popular choice for a chance at self-employment.

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After tiring of door to door selling (which didn't take long to do) I hit upon the idea of cold calling. I was still thinking too small, but at the time I didn't know it. Lesson Number One: Don't do this. I was doing it back in 1981 or so when the stigma attached to such endeavors wasn't quite so strong. I'm afraid that calling people out of the phone book and asking if they'd like to have deadbolts installed just would not fly in the present era of terrorism and business rip-offs.

Still, I owe to this period of hard knocks a good deal. I became efficient at installing locks, rekeying locks, and duplicating keys. It was during this one year period that I scrounged together enough money to purchase a small key duplicator and also a lock rekeying kit. I carried these items in the trunk of my car and carried them into my customer's home when needed. I also purchased several boxes of the most common domestic key blanks and by the time I'd accumulated all this stuff my car's trunk was crammed and I was wishing for more room. Also, and most important, I came to realize that driving around in an unmarked car and working out of the trunk was not lending itself well to my credibility.

Lesson Number Two: Start out with credibility. Purchase a small work van, or a large one if you can afford it. Buy signs or have signs painted on it. Use whatever lending power you have, may it be with banks or with family, to locate a used vehicle and have signage made up, even if this is in the form of magnetic signs. Of course all this suggests you start out as a legitimate business, and this is just my point. Create a name for your business (think long and hard about this, as you'll lose any credibility you might initially gain if you keep changing it), have signs and forms and letterheads made up, and dive in.

There is, too, the question of legality. This is a hard subject to field, because the legality of doing business from one jurisdiction to another can differ widely, and even wildly. It is incumbent upon you to do the research and determine whether or not your jurisdiction requires a locksmith be certified, bonded, and/or licensed. You'll almost certainly discover that licensing is the fundamental hurdle, and that is usually taken care of with the signing of a few forms and the payment of a small annual fee. Certification is something else. Not all jurisdictions require this. In my case I found that the state in which I was then living -- Utah -- did not require it. Nor was I required to be bonded, though I chose to do so for the added protection (it is widely and incorrectly thought that bonding protects the locksmith's customer, whereas in fact it is the locksmith that is protected by the bond).

Lesson Number Three: Do the homework required to determine if acquiring a business license is all that is needed to establish your locksmith service. One phone call to your state's Attorney General office will likely answer that question.

Once you have lined up an affordable vehicle and put a reasonably professional sign on it, you must begin outfitting it. This should, and must, be done before you begin advertising your services because if you are like I was at this point you know next to nothing about the business and not much more about the work. We will endeavor at this point to educate ourselves. Locksmithing is in point of fact one of the few professions left in this world in which a formal education is absolutely UNnecessary. I have spoken to very few professionals during my career who got to be that way through going to a 'locksmith school' or a college. This is certainly not to say that a formal education isn't desirable. If you can afford it, if you have the means, then by all means take that route. This article is for those of you who can't.

The vehicle you purchase will in large part determine how it is to be equipped. I've always preferred a full-size van (I've owned Ford, Chevy and GMC models during my career), but there are many locksmiths who just love the Astro Van or Safari Van made by GM. These minivans are popular with many different professions and are ubiquitous. You can undoubtedly find one in your price range. Either way, the first order of business is to erect a work bench that will give you as much space as possible. Best to have the bench on one side of the van and leave the opposite side for shelves or storage bins. Make it sturdy! There is nothing worse than a wobbly bench when you're trying to rekey locks. Make it level for the same reason.

You'll need a power source. It is excusable to string extension cords until you can afford something better, but bear in mind that this detracts from your professionalism. The ultimate is probably having a RediLine Generator that runs off your van's 12V power. This is not a power inverter, it is actually a generator and it kicks out 110-115V power. They are wonderful sources of AC power and you can even run a bank of flourescent lamps off one of these for your interior shop lighting. There are several models to choose from with varying outputs, but they are expensive. If you can locate a rebuilt, so much the better. A good inverter might do the trick if you can't afford a RediLine, but be careful. Some key machines (and you're going to have to have one) will not run with an inverter.

Power now available, you need to start out with at least a key duplicator on your bench and preferably, as well, a good code cutting machine. The latter is desirable but not necessary in the beginning unless you plan to launch directly into automotive locksmithing, in which case you'll find it hard to get along without one. We'll touch on that in a moment. Key machines are almost impossible to find used. You'll likely end up buying a small HPC Speedex because they're pretty much the least expensive good key duplicator around. Expect to pay around 0. Best if you include this in your initial loan. A key duplicator is bread and butter for any locksmith, mobile or otherwise, so don't even think about starting up until you have one.

Equip yourself with a good rekeying kit. I've always preferred 'universal' kits because they do the work of dozens of other keyway-specific kits and they are easy to use. LAB makes the best of these, hands down. If you have the space, try to get a metal Classic Kit. If you don't, you can start out with one of LAB's Mini-Durex kits or, better, the miniature version of the Universal Kit (LMK-005 or LMK-003). You simply can't rekey locks without one, and if you get a Universal you won't be confined to keying up one or two brands . . . you'll be able to handle them all. Don't know how to rekey locks? Pick up an instruction manual on the Internet or at Amazon.com. They are available and this is one of the quickest locksmith skills to pick up. While you're at it, buy at least one plug follower, a pair of pin tweezers, and ideally a pair of TruArc pliers. Over time you'll accumulate more rekeying tools but these fundamentals are nearly essential.

Even before I was making money rekeying locks, I was being called to open cars. If you intend to advertise yourself as an emergency service, you're going to have to take in this kind of lucrative work. Let me tell you now, this will be the easiest money you've ever made. It is well worth learning the skills required to open vehicles even if it means spending a couple of hundred dollars on tools and a good manual. Lockouts, at least in my case, virtually supported me for years. If you live in a medium to large city, count on getting lockout calls day and night even if you have only a tiny ad somewhere (a subject for later). There are many good lockout kits available online, to suit any budget, and the same goes for lockout manuals. Do a Google search for 'car opening tools' or 'lockout tools' and you'll have no trouble finding suppliers. Are they legal where you live? Again . . . this is up to you to determine. The supplier cannot and will not endeavor to police this aspect of marketing, as it is simply not possible. I'm not advocating the purchase of anything that is not legal where you reside!

House and business lockouts are likewise lucrative sources of income for the locksmith, but these require different skills, different tools. Here is where it becomes necessary to learn the skill of lock picking -- probably the most fundamental skill of the trade. It is not as easy to learn as car opening and lock rekeying, but it is by no means difficult, either. It requires practice and patience, and it requires good tools. Do not get stingy here. There are lots of cheap lock picking tools for sale. You'll find them in automotive magazines, even. Stick with tools from the established firms like HPC, SouthOrd, Lockmasters, etc. Purchase a beginner's set with a few picks and one or two tension tools for start, unless you have a big budget, then go for a set that will last you a while. Choice of spring steel or stainless steel is largely a matter of personal choice. Whichever one you start out with will likely be the kind you'll stay with, because you'll form an attachment to that type and you'll train yourself to make the best of it. More important is the concept of practice. Buy Practice Locks. Once you've picked all the locks in your home you're going to need more challenges, and now that Practice Locks are an accepted training aid in this field you'd do well to pick up a few of them. Practice until you can repeatedly pick the most challenging of your Practice Locks and then practice some more.

Did I mention that servicing lockouts will likely be the single most lucrative service you offer your customers? I thought so. Good!

There are other aspects to providing a locksmith service and among these is the ability to install locksets on homes and businesses. Primarily you'll be asked to install deadbolts, but later on, as your business gets bigger, you'll want to offer commercial business and real estate companies the option of replacing all their old lock hardware for newer more secure hardware. Again, practice is called for and you should be prepared to install a few unnecessary deadbolts and knobsets on doors in your own home that don't need them. After doing this a dozen or so times, it will be easy to go to that first installation with confidence. You'll need to add a few essential tools to your toolbox, such as a 1/2 inch drill, a couple of hole saws (2-1/8 inch and 1-inch), a 1/2 inch boring bit, and a good wood chisel. With these tools, you can install deadbolts in metal or wood doors. Complete installation kits are available and are the best choice if you can work them into your budget. Need instruction? Books galore available on Amazon.com or at any large scale bookstore in your city.

Once you've accumulated vehicle and the tools, and some knowledge gleaned from practice and reading, you can start thinking about getting your feet wet. The best way to start is the old fashioned way and that is to appeal to family and friends for work and for referrals. Network. Talk to everyone you know and let them know you're serious about this and that you are available. Step two is to advertise and this is absolutely necessary, even if you start out only as a listing in the Yellow Pages. This is where 99% of the people who need a locksmith will look. Newspaper ads, flyers (Yucchhh!), direct mail and radio ads don't work for locksmiths unless you have one enormous budget. Try to justify a small one-eight or one-quarter page Yellow Page ad if at all possible. Even in the face of huge competition, you will get calls and over time your name will be spread around, if you do a good job. Well, it will get spread around if you don't, as well, but you'd do well to avoid that.

That's how I did it. That's how thousands of others have done it, give or take a detail or two. Be sure to cover the legal bases, because if you jump into it and find later that you're acting outside the law, don't come to me! This is part of your research. It is not that difficult to acquire a certification and satisfy local laws that may pertain to this business. If you keep the business small, and maintain yourself as a sole owner, you're going to be profiting right off the bat because overhead with a mobile service is nil.

It's within your reach whether you're 18 or 58.

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3 Easy to Make Meatloaf Recipes

Here are 3 different, easy to make, recipes for meatloaf.

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Meatloaf Recipe 1

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Ingredients:

2 Eggs

1/2 cup water

Two tablespoons of soy sauce

1 small onion diced

2 Lbs. ground beef

8oz package of pre-made stuffing, (such as Stove Top)

salt & pepper to taste

Directions:

Preheat Oven to 350°F

Beat eggs, water, and approximately two tablespoons of soy sauce together in a separate bowl and set aside.

Get a large bowl and mix the ground beef and stuffing together. Make sure to use your hands and combine the mixture well, as this is the most important step.

Slowly work the egg mixture into the meat and stuffing, once again making sure to combine all ingredients well.

Pick up big ball of meat and pack in hands until you have formed a loaf.

Place in ungreased loaf pan and place on center rack in oven for 45-55 minutes uncovered until center of meatloaf is browned. Drain excess grease off side of pan and let stand 5-10 minutes before cutting and serving.

Meatloaf Recipe 2

Ingredients:

1 onion, chopped

1-2 celery stalks, chopped

1 cup cracker crumbs

1 clove garlic, diced

1 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon allspice

sprinkle of curry powder

1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

2 eggs

2 lbs. ground beef

1-2 cans of mushroom soup

Makes 1 bread pan of meat loaf

Directions:

Mix meat, eggs, and spices

Mix in vegetables and crackers

Bake at 400°F

Drain off grease when brown 10-20 minutes

Add 1-2 cans of mushroom soup on top

Bake until done

Total baking time 1.5-2 hours

Meatloaf Recipe 3

Ingredients:

1 1/2 pounds of ground beef

1 cup Ritz crackers

2 beaten eggs

8 ounces Del Monte tomato sauce

1/2 cup fine onion

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Pound the Ritz crackers until fine like bread crumbs.

Mince the onion until fine.

In a separate bowl, add the meat and the other ingredients and mix with your hands until the ingredients are all mixed together and the mixture is smooth.

Grease a glass baking pan with vegetable shortening.

Put the meat mixture in the pan and shape like a football.

Bake in the oven for 1 hour.

Take out the meat loaf and serve warm.

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Prefabricated Home Packages

This is by no means an exhaustive list of what's available in the area of prefabricated homes and buildings. This article is to introduce you to the world prefab. If you're in the industry, you'll probably be cringing about now at the word "prefab". But, the word is one that has become synonymous with homes and buildings that have been partially or fully assembled in a factory setting.
I for one am excited to see the latest versions of modern prefabs emerging globally. They're well thought out, beautiful, and energy-efficient.

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And to anyone who has any doubts about the quality of today's prefab homes, I'd ask, would you rather buy a house whose parts have all been crafted outdoors exposed to the elements -- by hand. Or, would you rather buy a house built in a factory setting to tight specs exceeding that of site-built homes. I say exceeding, because a normal site-built home doesn't have to endure the rigors of transportation.

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For your review, here are quick descriptions of 10 of the many categories of prefab homes available for exploring at http://PrefabExpo.com - in no particular order:

1. Manufactured

Single-family residential dwellings consisting of one, two or more sectional units and constructed to Federal HUD code. Zoning regulations and ordinances of the local Municipality or County might not permit use of mobile and manufactured homes in all areas of their jurisdiction.

2. Modular

Modular refers to a method of building a home, rather than a type of home. A modular home can be built in a factory from a stock modular home plan or from a customized plan, to the state, local or regional codes of where the home will be set up. Modular homes have not typically experienced the zoning restrictions and discriminative ordinances applicable to manufactured and mobile homes.

3. Panelized

Panelized homes are factory-built homes in which panels -- whole walls with windows, doors, wiring, and outside siding -- are transported to the site and assembled. Panels are made from insulating foam sandwiched between two layers of structural material. The panels are lightweight and might already be filled with insulation when they arrive on the site. The homes must meet the state or local building codes of where they are sited.

4. Steel-frame

Steel framing is an equivalent to conventional stick frame or post & beam home design where the structural lumber is replaced by steel studs and trusses or steel posts and beams. Light-Gauge Framing System features screw-together, galvanized stud-and-truss, grid-type construction system built on 4-foot center.Red-Iron Metal Post & Beam Systems features bolt-together, pre-engineered post-and-beam-type framing system that uses the red-iron steel "C" beams on 8-foot center. The prefabricated home built with this method can be single-story, two-story, and even tri-level home.
Unlike conventional wood framed home that requires interior walls to support the roof, the higher strength-to-weight ratio of steel house allows to span greater distances with less material and fewer supports. The result is higher floor layout and interior design flexibility.

Unlike wood, steel won't shrink, rot, warp, buckle, split, or be attacked by insects. This results in greater durability, lower long-term maintenance, higher energy efficiency and overall greater quality of this prefabricated home.

5. Precut

This category includes wood-framed factory-built houses or cabins where building materials are factory-cut to design specifications and transported to the site to be assembled. PrefabExpo.com presents prefab building kits designed as wood-framed (also known as balloon-frame, 2 x 4, 2 x 6 or stick-built construction) as well as prefabricated home kit / cabin kit using post-frame method. The homes or cabins must meet local or state building codes of the area where they will be sited.

6. Cedar

According to Katahdin Cedar Log Homes, cedar is aromatic to people, and problematic to insects: The heartwood of northern white cedar produces organic compounds called thujaplicins - which create that fresh, pleasant cedar aroma. But to insect pests, such as moths and termites, cedar just plain stinks. They'll avoid cedar homes and instead search out inviting, tasty pine structures.

Cedar home kits include everything you need to build the home, itself. That is to say, the walls, the floor, the ceiling, the windows and doors. But your foundation, plumbing and electrical system are not usually included in a kit.

7. Timberframe

Timber framing is a specific type of post and beam construction in which a frame is created from solid wood timbers that are then connected by any one of the following wooden joints: mortise and tenon, dovetails, or scarfs secured with hardwood pegs. The frame is covered with any one of a number of enclosure systems. Normally the timbers remain exposed to the interior of the building.

Timber frame structures exhibit a strength and aesthetic quality not found in conventionally framed houses. The timbers are pre-cut, shaped, and finished at the factory, then sent to the construction site, where they can be quickly assembled by a crew, routinely using cranes to lift the bents and beams into place. The use of quality wood, enhanced by joinery that compares with fine cabinet making, maximizes the strength of the timberframe structure. Joinery is the heart of the entire structure.

8. Log

Log homes provide their owners with a comforting and relaxing sense of informality and simplicity. The mass of logs produces heating and cooling benefits, and reduces noise transmission into and throughout the home. These are very attractive characteristics, but there are also challenges in construction and limitations in decorating. These aspects require special design considerations and have unusual maintenance requirements.
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WALLS ONLY: The walls-only log home package includes all the logs for the outside walls, including fasteners. Roof beams and staircases may be added.

STRUCTURAL SHELL: Shell This package includes everything that's in the walls-only package, plus all components necessary to keep the weather out, such as exterior doors, windows, and the roofing system.

THE COMPLETE PACKAGE: Complete packages also includes interior components required to finish log homes. Such items include interior walls, stairs, closets, interior doors and trim.

9. Circular

The circle is the strongest geometrical shape we recognize, and this factor likely influenced builders of circular homes for thousands of years. Prefabricated circular buildings have been built as cabins, studios, homes, offices or community halls and convention centers.
Most of today's prefabricated circular homes and cabins offered across the country use conventional wood-frame or post & beam construction method. These homes and cabins are ideally suited to take the full advantage of locations offering exciting panoramic views, and to incorporate factor of the surroundings into the home design.

10. Dome

Geodesic Dome is using triangular networks forming hexagons and pentagons and creating a free-span, spacious environment of spherically shaped structure requiring no internal supports. This results in large flexibility for utilizing interior space to implement floor designs not limited by structural restrictions. Because of the structural strength of the shape, the domes have a far better record of withstanding tornados, hurricanes and earthquakes than cube-shaped structures of conventional homes.
Advantages...

MATERIAL COSTS: Geodesic domes provide the greatest amount of floor area with the least amount of surface area, reducing the quantity of needed building material by as much as 30-50%.

ENERGY EFFICIENCY: As a result of the shape, the dome has approximately 30-50% less roof and wall area than cube-shaped home of equal floor space. This results in lesser area being exposed to the elements, resulting in reduction in heating and cooling costs of dome shaped structures. Also, the spherical shape of the dome facilitates natural air flow yielding more even temperatures maximizing overall interior temperature comfort.

Disadvantages...

As a result of complicated angles, the interior and exterior finishing of the dome (after speedy assembly of the prefabricated shell) is significantly more labor intensive than finishing the conventional house. Also, the finishing work requires highly skilled or specialized tradesmen which might not be available at every location. These factors might present welcoming challenge for skilled handyman - homebuilder, but would create substantial cost outlay if the hired labor is considered.

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Cuts all types of metals such as uni-strut, galvanized pipe and metal studs
3,200 RPM and 2-1/8-inch maximum depth of cut
Clear guard provides an excellent line of sight for cutting
Rugged construction for long, trouble-free operation
Limited warranty

Christmas Sales Bare-Tool Milwaukee 6320-20 18-Volt Ni-Cad 6-1/2-Inch Cordless Metal Cutting Circular Saw (Tool Only, No Battery) Overview

Tool includes: 6 7/8" blade. However 6 1/2" blade also work fine with this circular saw. Metal Cutting Saw, 6320-20, cuts all types of metals such as uni-strut, galvanized pipe, metal studs and black pipe, as well as Hardi-Plank and Durock materials. The saw uses a standard 5/8 in. arbor and has a 2-1/8 in. maximum depth of cut. The blade spins at 3,200 RPM and has an electric brake for quick, repetitive cutting. The clear guard provides an excellent line of sight for cutting and the rugged construction provides long, trouble-free operation.

Christmas Sales Bare-Tool Milwaukee 6320-20 18-Volt Ni-Cad 6-1/2-Inch Cordless Metal Cutting Circular Saw (Tool Only, No Battery) Specifications

Metal’s no challenge for this little Milwaukee brute, slicing quickly through everything we put it to: unhardened ferrous metal, non-ferrous metal, plastics and cement board. Power is plentiful, with an 18-volt battery juicing the blade’s 3,200 rpm. We were surprised at how quickly the electric brake halts the blade, too: In our very unscientific test, it was about a second and a half, great for repetitive cuts and even more important for safety. The blade guard is clear, and you do get a great sightline because of it, but it is plastic, and we didn’t want to take our chances slamming it around the warehouse to see what kind of impact it would withstand. A little care is a small price for a much-improved view, we think. It’s lighter than we expected by the rugged look of it, so it handles beautifully, and the ergonomic D-handle grip feels great. If you’re in plumbing, construction, maintenance or even fire and rescue, you ought to have this saw.--Kris Jensen-Van Heste

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How to Install Metal Roofing

Let's start with one simple rule for people who want to install metal roofing. If you cannot easily walk on the roof because it's too steep, call a professional. Now that the rule is out of the way, if you want to have it but can't afford what the professionals have bid, here's how to install it.

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First the proper tools are needed. These are a measuring tape, a chalk line with plenty of chalk, a good drill, a safe extension ladder and a good, sturdy step ladder, ½ pound of ¼ inch roofing nails, metal roofing screws, metal snips, and a cloth nail bag to hold the nails and screws.

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Measure the roof's height and add the desired overhang, generally two to four inches. Take accurate measurements keeping in mind the handy man's mantra "measure twice, cut once." Next measure the roof's length and height on both sides to figure out how much metal edging is needed. Take these measurements to your roofing supply company. They will tell you how much to purchase. Remember that three to six inches of unblocked air flow is needed between layers.

Although it isn't necessary to remove the old one before laying down a metal roof, it is best. Use a pitch fork, roofing shovel, or roofing pliers to remove old shingles . Then lay down 30 pound tar paper to serve as the base for the new roof. If there's only one layer of shingles on the old one, lay down 1"x4"x building length pine wood boards screwed onto the old shingles. Apply edging once the metal roof is prepared.

Start placing the metal sheets running from top to bottom. Screw them into the wood slats, using a screw every two feet on both sides of the sheet. Each sheet should overlap the last. When you reach the edge cut the last metal sheet so it's just past the edge of the roof.

When the sheets are applied to both sides of the roof, apply the metal trim along the edges at the sides of the roof. The trim also goes on the peak, first scoring it in the middle so it can be bent over the peak.

Of course these instructions are useful only for installing the standard type of tin barn roof seen in industrial buildings, garages and the like. Other types require different methods for installation. But those can be tackled equally as well by a do it yourself person who wants to install metal roofing.

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Palladium - Is This The Future For White Metal?

It's no surprise that palladium has been given a resurgence in popularity since its fall from grace after the end of the second world war. Due to the extraordinarily high prices of gold and platinum, jewellers are being forced to find alternatives at a price point that appeals to the consumer.

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Palladium joins the ranks of Titanium and Zirconium to become the next designer metal due to its ease of workability, value for money, bright white colour and the craving of the public for something different.

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With a density lower than platinum, palladium lends itself to designs where weight is an important factor, for example earrings and necklaces. Bolder designs become more affordable and comfortable to wear and the ease of stone setting benefits many pieces.

Casting palladium does not present much of a problem to casters familiar with working platinum. Although the melting temperature (1552°C) is nowhere near that of platinum, it still requires a highly controlled process in order to produce good consistent quality castings and it is advisable to treat it as you would platinum.

Palladium should not be marketed as a competitor to platinum. If it must have an equivalent then perhaps it should be compared to 14K white gold with the added advantage of a brighter white colour and the lack of need to rhodium plate, which, incidentally, is the single biggest complaint from the public about white gold when ugly yellow patches start to appear where it was once bright white. Imagine your joy as a retailer not having to see the disappointed look on your customers face when they appear in your shop clutching an item of jewellery that needs replating.

It does truly seem that this time palladium could be here for some time yet.

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European Cut Diamonds

recent years due to the surging popularity of antique engagement and wedding rings, where they are most prominently found. But if you go shopping for old cut European diamonds you first need to know what you're going to be looking at.

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The old European cut was developed long before today's technology made it possible to cut diamonds with the "perfect" precision and geometrically perfect diamond cuts that people are familiar with today and see advertised in all of the commercials. These diamond cuts evolved from the the old mine cut and were developed to be refinements of the cushion cuts. You can recognize them by their very small tables and bulky, heavy crowns. They have deep bodies and typically larger, more open basal or point culets. These diamonds are still generally round or oval. The old European cut saw its greatest prominence in the late 19th and early 20th century, after which its prominence fell due to the continued advancement of gem-cutting technology. But for their day, these diamonds' cuts were the best for creating the "sparkle and fire" that diamond ring wearers wanted and they had been developed in accord with that day's technology to achieve just that effect.

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Of course, old European cut diamonds were first developed in--Europe. The Europeans dominated ownership of diamond mines during this time and they had the oldest tradition of gem-cutting science in the world. So, what should you be looking for if the antique appeal of these diamonds appeals to you in particular?

*Rounded appearance--these diamonds can be found in 2 ct. or even larger sizes, even set in rings of the period. These are the most valuable, as jewelers see in them the possibility of re-cutting them today.
*58-facet cuts. This was cutting-edge technology (pun intended) in those days.
*Hand-faceting. Research this to get a feel for how to recognize it.
*Small tables.
*High crowns.
*Open bottom culets.
*Deep pavilions.
*Settings in Victorian, Edwardian, or Art Deco antique rings.

European cut diamonds can be hard to find today. Many have already been re-cut to modern standards, and they are only going to be found among antique jewelry anyway. You'll need to seek out antique or vintage jewelry specialists to get a good selection. They may be easier for you to find online. Look at the websites of Elisha Morgan Gemologists, Fay Cullen, or The Jewelry Expert for some really good choices. Be prepared to pay upwards of 00 for one of these diamonds.

If you are an informed buyer, you can lend your engagement a touch of class by getting antique engagement rings. This is becoming more popular now, as people are becoming more interested in some of the "old time values" again. People who buy antique engagement rings typically buy those from the Victorian Age or from the first half of the 20th century, which began with the Edwardian Period.

Engagement rings are the modern version of the "betrothal" ring. It was in the 19th century, which included the Romantic and Victorian periods, that individualized engagement rings became the rage, although in the 20th century it became fashionable to have matching engagement rings.

The diamond rose to become the gemstone of most popular choice during the late 1800s. So when you shop for antique engagement rings, you'll find Victorian and Edwardian rings that feature old mine cut diamonds, where the diamonds have an additional facet on the bottom. When you shop for antique rings, take a 10X jeweler's loupe with you and use it or have the proprietor use it to see if that extra bottom facet is there, to ensure authenticity. Diamond rings from the 1920s onward will feature the European Cut, which removed the bottom facet of the mined diamonds. This was the cut that eventually evolved into today's very brilliant cuts.

Older cut diamonds aren't worth as much as today's cut diamonds, but that just means that an antique diamond ring has a unique charm as well as giving you more stone for your bucks. Old cuts that are larger (2 ct. or bigger) are prized by jewelers, as they offer the possibility of being recut; this makes them more valuable. Also, antique rings had some amazingly detailed workmanship that is hard to find in modern rings.

Yellow and pink gold were main metals of choice in rings during the Victorian age. Diamond rings were, additionally, often topped with silver. But once the prototype modern blowtorch was invented early in the 20th century, the most popular ring metal became platinum. However, during the World Wars, white gold and platinum were needed for the wars, so rings weren't made much with those metals during those periods, since even if they were they weren't going to sell very well. But in between the Wars, Art Deco rings were prominently made from those metals.

If you go looking for antique engagement rings:

* Make sure the prongs are not bent and the gems are well-secured.
* Look for breaks in the filigree and avoid those rings.
* Get the "certs" and the seller's appraisal on the ring you buy; if there are no "certs" don't buy it.
* Understand the "4 Cs" of diamonds before you go shopping.
* Only buy from reputable jewelers, preferably specialists in antique jewelry.

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Christmas Sales Rotozip XB-MC1 Metal Cutting XBIT 201

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Christmas Sales Rotozip XB-MC1 Metal Cutting XBIT Feature

Cutting bit for cutting through up to 18-gauge steel
Made of strong and durable carbide
Can be used on HVAC, steel studs, aluminum siding, and more
Special bit tip allows for plunging directly into metal
Bit is 5/32 inches in diameter

Christmas Sales Rotozip XB-MC1 Metal Cutting XBIT Overview

The Rotozip XB-MC1 Metal Cutting XBIT is the first saw bit that's built to cut through metal. This carbide-constructed high-speed bit cuts up to 18 gauge steel, and is ideal for HVAC, steel studs, aluminum siding and more. The 5/32-inch diameter bit tip allows for plunging directly into the work piece, which makes the start of cut much easier.

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A Note on Installation of the Metal Roofs

Usage of the metal roof is increasing everyday and with this popularity, more and more home-owners want to install their roofs themselves. This can both be a good and a bad choice. If you are good at construction and you have a little background, you can surely do this job but if you are a novice in this work, you can even end up busting your whole investment. Therefore this process is not worth taking chances. Do it if you know you can do this.

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Now that you are going to get your own roof installed, you need some proper methods and the appropriate tools. Even professionals don't take the roofing project if they are not qualified for some specific type of the roofing. Many companies conduct the training for their proper roofing solution with the right tools required.

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All the metal roofing tools are not same; they are different from one brand to another therefore be sure to get all the tools from the same brand so that there are no confusion later on. There are manuals provided with all the tools and supplies which demonstrate the precise usage of a specific tool.

Usage of Different Tools in Installation Process

There are many phases involved in the installation of a metal roof; different tools are used in every phase. Like when metal sheets are being cut, a proper metal cutter and the measuring tape is required so that you can accurately cut the metal.

When joining the different sheets the proper bolts and nuts should be used after the precise interval on the sheets. Sometime metal needs to be bent before fitting on the roof, proper tool is to be used for this purpose so that metal is bent as required and you do not inflict any damage to it.

Metal roofs have so much variety to choose from, tools change as we move form one metal to other and also the material changes as different materials are used for different metals. Materials also depend on the weather conditions in which the roof is going to be installed.

There are some tools which are necessary for the worker who is set to install the roof like proper foot-wear which does not slip as some roofs have steep slopes, and rope belts because the worker has to work on the roof where there is always danger to fall off.

Wise Decision

It is always a wise decision to leave this work to the professionals as there can be a lot of complications in the installation process and using the tools. The complication of your building requirements may require some tools which are not commonly available or they are too expensive to buy. In all these cases this work should be left to a professional contractor. Always use the safety guidelines when using a tool as some tools can be dangerously harmful if not used wisely.

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Christmas Sales Malco TS1 Turbo Shear 20 Gauge Capacity Sheet Metal Cutting Attachment for 3/8-Inch Drills 201

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Christmas Sales Malco TS1 Turbo Shear 20 Gauge Capacity Sheet Metal Cutting Attachment for 3/8-Inch Drills Feature

Converts your power drill to a power shears
Makes fast cuts in sheet metal
20-gauge capacity in galvanized steel
Makes short work of long rip cuts in metal roofing or building panels
Inserts into any 3/8-inch chuck drill

Christmas Sales Malco TS1 Turbo Shear 20 Gauge Capacity Sheet Metal Cutting Attachment for 3/8-Inch Drills Overview

MALCO HANDHELD TURBO SHEAR Attaches to a standard 1200 rpm A/C or cordless drill to create a power shear Cuts straight and to the left in heavy 20 gauge galvanized steel Use on ferrous and non- ferrous sheet metal, metal roofing, vinyl, steel mesh, ductwork and furnace jackets Clamshell

Christmas Sales Malco TS1 Turbo Shear 20 Gauge Capacity Sheet Metal Cutting Attachment for 3/8-Inch Drills Specifications

The Malco TurboShear convert your power drill to a power shears. To operate this time-saving tool, simply insert the TurboShear directly into any 3/8-inch chuck of a standard 1,200 RPM A/C or cordless drill. This rugged but inexpressive accessory cuts straight and to the left. It makes fast cuts in sheet metal and is capable of navigating tight curved patterns and squares in heavy 20-gauge galvanized steel. Blind cuts require only a 1/2-inch starting hole. Cutting applications include both ferrous and non-ferrous sheet metals, metal roofing/building panels, vinyl, steel mesh, duct work, even the thick metal of furnace jackets, equipment enclosures or automotive body panels. An offset design keeps both hands away from work surface. The long-wearing hardened jaws are also replaceable.

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CNC Laser Cutting Machines

The CNC laser cutting machines are perfect for cutting sheet metal whether it is stainless steel, aluminum alloy, steel, titanium and more. This type of machining is perfect for prototypes made of metal, projects that require thicker uses of metal and short production runs.

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Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) laser cutting machines allows for minimal set up time, low engineering time, hardly any set up time and absolutely no need for hard tooling. Being able to receive an order and begin production to fill that order on the same day is absolutely possible with this type of technology. No more will you have to spend a day or two just to get the machine set up and ready to begin the project. CNC laser cutting machines will help to reduce the amount of work that you will have to do, which in turn, allows you to begin production the same day. How great would that be?

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Making multiple cuts within the same sheet of material is easy. There will be ties that will hold all of the pieces together as the machine continues and then completes the cutting process. The operator then will have to either shake the sheet or use a rubber mallet to knock the parts loose from one another. This is why the parts that this machine helps to make are called "Shaker" parts. Precision cuts are made; however, the machine will not use all of the available material within the sheet, making waste inevitable.

There will allowed room in between each cut; each cut will not be made off of the other one as in Water jet cutting nesting can be programmed and very little waste will be produced. Even though there will be waste, it will not be a large amount; probably no more than manually making the cuts yourself.

Carbon Dioxide (CO2) is used right along with a high voltage system that excites the gas and cause the appearance of a single wavelength of light. The light is then directed onto the sheet metal by an optics system. The optics system reduces the diameter of the light to a very narrow diameter and uses it for the cutting process. The laser bed moves as well as the cutting laser itself. A shielding gas (usually a nitrogen/oxygen mixture) is then used to blow away vaporized metal and aids in combustion. Oxygen helps to cause the laser to cut faster. Nitrogen doesn't aid in cutting; however, it aids in the combustion and to blow away the vaporized metal. Basically, this helps to clean up the cut, making it smooth and professional. You will find no slag on the finished product.

Newer CNC laser cutting machines offer a variety of cool features. Some can even pull Nitrogen out of the air to help aid in the combustion and vaporization processes. To find out more about the CNC laser cutting machines, ask a company who sells this type of machinery. They will be able to better answer any questions that you have and will direct you to the machine that is right for you.

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Christmas Sales Milwaukee 49-22-1178 T-Shank Metal/Wood Cutting Jig Saw Blade Assortment, 5-Pack 201

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5 Pack Assortment
9/32 in. Width, T-Shank
Metal Cutting Blades: 48-42-5121, 48-42-5161, 48-42-5190
General Purpose Blades: 48-42-5300, 48-42-5310

Christmas Sales Milwaukee 49-22-1178 T-Shank Metal/Wood Cutting Jig Saw Blade Assortment, 5-Pack Overview

Milwaukee 49-22-1178 Jig Saw Blade AssortmentSince its founding in 1924, Milwaukee has focused on a single vision: to produce the best heavy-duty electric power tools and accessories available to professional user. Today, the Milwaukee name stands for the highest quality, durable and reliable professional tools money can buy.Milwaukee Bi-Metal Jig Saw blades are designed and manufactured for the professional user. Bi-metal blades last longer than high speed steel or carbon blades. Detail to the material used, tooth shape and sharpness make these blades cut clean, fast and have a longer life. These blades use a T-Shank and fit Milwaukee Jig Saws 6266-6, 6276-6, 6267-20, 6267-21 and other popular brands. Includes 5 individual blades.Milwaukee 49-22-1178 Jig Saw Blade Assortment Features:; 5 Pack Assortment; 9/32 in. Width, T-Shank; Metal Cutting Blades: 48-42-5121, 48-42-5161, 48-42-5190; General Purpose Blades: 48-42-5300, 48-42-5310

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The Important Function of Metal Stamping Dies

Metal stamping dies are the devices used in metal stamping machines. Each metal stamping machine can have one or more than one dies depending on the kind of machine. Dies are the main components in metal stamping machines that do the actual casting, punching, cutting and shaping of the metal sheet.

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The basic die operations are drawing, shearing and bending. In metal stamping, the metal sheets are placed in a die or a press tool which has a specially designed cavity that gives the preferred shape to the metal sheet. The upper part of the die connects to the press slide while the lower component connects to the press bed. A specific component known as the punch pushes the metal sheet through the die, thus performing the actual shaping operation. The patterns on the dies can be used to emboss or give three-dimensional lettering on the final product.

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Dies are placed in sheet metal panels either alone or as a series of presses in a press line. Metal stamping dies and presses can have different input variables on the bases of tonnage, press parallelism, shut height, nitrogen pressure in dies, counterbalance pressure and press speed. These variables can influence the quality of the stamping panel, particularly during die setup. The same stamping press can be reused by replacing one set of dies with another.

The placement of dies in a press is known as die setup. Die setup decides the shut height and binder force. The number of components produced in a die setup is known as a batch.

There are many different kinds of dies such as single station dies, multiple station dies, compound dies, progressive dies and tandem press lines. Most dies are designed by the metal stamping companies who use advanced technologies like CAD to design them according to customer specifications. Another classification of dies is draw dies, trim dies and cam-pierce dies.

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Christmas Sales Malco TS1 Turbo Shear 20 Gauge Capacity Sheet Metal Cutting Attachment for 3/8-Inch Drills 201

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Converts your power drill to a power shears
Makes fast cuts in sheet metal
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Makes short work of long rip cuts in metal roofing or building panels
Inserts into any 3/8-inch chuck drill

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Why Go Through a Metal Detector Review

Metal detectors have so many uses and that is why these things can be found everywhere. The normal places to find it are in buildings like malls, airports or government agencies. It is but one of those things that you can just ignore but sometimes these things are a hassle when you are in a hurry and you just forgot that you have a metal key chain so the alarm goes off and the security hounds you to check if you are a danger or not.

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The use of metal detectors seems to be part of the standard operating procedure of security in these establishments so normal people have no choice but to live with it. After all, it is better to be safe than sorry.

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There are times though when the security is so tight and these include the times when there are red alerts because something related to terrorism just happened elsewhere but everyone decides to increase their own security measures.

Metal detectors play an important role that you have to go through a lot of these things in almost every point of entry that means from the door to the elevator even again on the main door of the office you are going to. Metal detectors become synonymous to a danger brewing if it is aplenty.

Even at home though, you can have a metal detector to come in handy for any use. You can even make a home made metal detector. Just check the net and it will provide you with a list of websites that can assist you in making your own metal detector.

If it is just for home use then something that you made yourself sounds very practical. Aside from knowing the use of metal detector, you actually will know how it is made so that gives you an advantage over people who just know what it looks like.

When buying a metal detector, you have to make sure that it has undergone a thorough review. Metal detector reviews are quite essential because it gives you a chance to see if the metal detector you choose is the perfect one for your establishment.

It can be that you want a discreet one or a hand held one so the security can manually check people's belongings as they come. Metal detector reviews can also include referrals and testimonials from people that can give you some ideas to make the best choice.

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Christmas Sales Milwaukee 6370-21 13 Amp 8-Inch Metal Cutting Circular Saw 201

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Christmas Sales Milwaukee 6370-21 13 Amp 8-Inch Metal Cutting Circular Saw Feature

Dry-cut technology provides faster, cleaner, more affordable metal cutting
Durable blade shield with integral chiptank deflects/collects hot chips and sparks
Plunge lever for fast, effective plunge cuts
Exclusive quick-release shield latch for fast waste disposal and blade changes
Full two-year warranty

Christmas Sales Milwaukee 6370-21 13 Amp 8-Inch Metal Cutting Circular Saw Overview

This powerful 13 Amp metal cutting saw features innovative dry-cut technology that provides faster, cleaner, and more affordable metal cutting. It has 120 Volt AC with 3700 RPM no-load speed and an exclusive quick-release blade shield latch as well as sight-line and blade point-of-entry indicators. The blade diameter is 8 inches, and it has 13amps and a 90 degree cutting depth. It has a right-side blade location, and a wrench and a case included.

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