Over the years, Lixie has grown their hammer line to meet the needs of all kinds of Industries. Toolrooms, Mechanics, Molding shops, and Flooring installers all have a need for a Lixie Hammer. Currently, Lixie offers many different types of hammers designed to help you get your job done. I will go over each of them in this post.

Many have used Lixie's Dead Blow Iron Mallet with the famous hickory handle and interchangeable faces.  The head on these mallets is made of tough malleable iron casting that resists damage and deterioration. The hollow casting allows unobstructed movement of shot for stronger striking. The hickory handle provides better shock and absorption. The supplied urethane faces outlast and outperform thermoplastic, nylon & rawhide faces.  Lixie's most popular Iron Mallet head Dead Blow hammers are the 100H-MH, 125H-MH, 150H-MH, 200H-MH, 250H-MH and the 300H-MH. All can be purchased at www.generaltoolworldwide.com

Lixie also makes a line of Spark Resistant Aluminum Head Dead Blow Hammers. These Lixie Dead Blow hammers have and aluminum alloy head casting that is spark resistant and can be used in hazardous environments. The reduced head weight prevents user fatigue & injuries. Like the Lixie Iron Mallets the Aluminum Head Lixie hammers also have the hollow casting for unobstructed movement of shot, the Hickory Handle and are supplied with urethane faces. The most popular Lixie Aluminum Head Dead Blow Hammers are the 100L-MH, 125L-MH, 150L-MH, 200L-MH, 250L-MH and the 300L-MH. All can be purchased at www.generaltoolworldwide.com

If you are looking for a Spark Resistant Aluminum Dead Blow Hammer with FIBERGLASS HANDLES, Lixie has you covered.  These Dead Blows have all the features as the above mentioned Spark Resistant Hammers but differ as the come with a fiberglass handle which provides unsurpassed toughness and comfort. Lixie most popular fiberglass handle hammers are 100F-MH, 125F-MH, and 150F-MH. All can be purchased at www.generaltoolworldwide.com

Gunsmithing and Jewelry professionals love the line of Lixie's Pinning & Tacking Hammers. These hammers have a silicon bronze head which are spark resistant. They have a compact profile engineered  for working in confined spaces. The hickory handle on these hammers provide better shock and recoil absorption. Great for firearms assembly and gunsmithing. The most popular types of the pinning & tacking hammers are the P-H and O hammers. These hammers can be purchased at www.generaltoolworldwide.com 

Tool and Die makers will find Lixie's line of Dual Purpose Rivet and Tinning Hammers a useful addition to their work bench. These hammers are designed and engineered for tool and die assembly and repairs. They are mostly used for installation of aluminum, brass and copper rivets. The hammers have spark resistant  silicon bronze heads. Lixie's most popular type of these hammers are the A, B, and C style. All can be purchased at www.generaltoolworldwide.com

Square Nose Engineers Hammers are also manufactured by Lixie. Commonly referred to as Lump, Club Drilling or Engineers hammers, these hammers are designed and engineered  for striking punches and chisels. They can also be used for deconstruction and disassembly of machine tools, and to install large tapered and straight assembly pins. The hammers come with spark resistant silicon bronze heads. Lixie most popular types of these hammers are the D, E and F hammers. All can be purchased at www.generaltoolworldwide.com

Lixie has a complete range of replaceable faces ranging form 1" diameter to 3". Grades of faces you can get are Hard (Black) Medium(Green),Tough(Red), Soft (Tan). For the floor installers, you can also buy the Lixie 2" Brown (200W). Again, these faces, replacement handles, shot and inserts can all be bought at www.generaltoolworldwide.com

What makes this iGaging Digital Absolute Speed Micrometer special is that the spindle does not move, as you open and close the micrometer with the quick lever located on the front of the micrometer. This "game changer" feature enables you to get quick accurate measurements.

You can see the video here

The LEVER ACTIVATED spindle allows you to take measurements many times faster than a traditional micrometer. In the time it takes to set up and take a single measurement on a standard micrometer, you can take many many measurements of different sizes with the iGaging Speed Micrometer with equal accuracy!

PARTICULARS:

* Lever activated - Fully opens and closes in less than one second
* Linear Moving sensor provides accurate and reliable measurements
* Measuring Range - 0-1"/0-25mm
* Carbide Tipped Spindle
* Resolution: 0.00005"/ 0.001mm
* Accuracy: +/-0.00015"/0.003mm
* Fixed Thimble
* IP65 Coolant Proof
* SPC/USB Data Output available BUT not included
* Ball Attachment is Included
* Comes with Calibration Certs

* Reviewers are calling this iGaging Speed Micrometer a "game changer"

We have them in stock at www.generaltoolworldwide.com

LPS#1:

If you are looking for a SHORT TERM, light corrosion resistant barrier, you should select LPS#1. In other words if you just want to put a thin film on your item, this is the correct LPS product you should be using.

*Provides a dry, thin, lubricating film

* Resists oil, dust, and dirt build up

* Ideal for delicate mechanisms

LPS#2:

If you are looking for a product that will give you up to 1-YEAR PROTECTION, then LPS#2 is the product you should be using.

*Strong, multi-purpose lubricant and penetrant with added corrosion protection

* Provides a non-drying , light oily film for use on indoor/outdoor equipment

* Reduces wear caused by friction and corrosion

* Loosens rusted or frozen parts

LPS#3:

If you are looking for a Premier Rust Inhibitor, and up to 2 YEAR PROTECTION,  you should be using LPS#3.

* Protects for up to 2 years

* Prevents Rust and  Corrosion

* Provides non-sling lubrication

* Self-healing, soft, waxy film

* Safe to use on rubber, plastics, and paints

If you want an inexpensive way of trying all three, check out our LPS#1, #2, and #3 assortment.

Besides, spray cans, General Tool & Supply Company sells LPS#1, LPS#2, and LPS#3 in Gallon, 5-Gallon, and 55-Gallon Drums. Please call us (1-800-322-0005) for pricing on 5-Gallon and 55-Gallon Drums,

When you are looking for Norton wheels you will see a size on the wheel (for example, 7X1/4X1-1/4) and then a number and letter(s). In this post, we will deal with the common numbers and letters like, 5SG, 32A, 38A, and 25A.

Norton SG:

When you see a Norton wheel with the markings SG after the size, you are looking at your best choice for high productivity and low total per part grinding cost. 

Features of Norton SG wheels:

* Exceptionally high-performance proprietary seeded gel ceramic aluminum oxide abrasive

* Self-sharpening abrasive

* High performance VS and VSP bonds

* Provide sharp edge on tools and dies

* 5SG-Durable Norton SG and aluminum oxide blend-blue

Benefits Of Norton SG Wheels:

* Fast stock removal, cool superior cutting

* 3X-5X more life than aluminum oxide wheels

* Double rough stock removal rate versus conventional abrasives

* Less burn, less dressing; very consistent performing wheel

* Versatile; exceptional form holding

* High stock removal rates, excellent productivity, long wheel life, low overall grinding cost

Norton 32A:

When you see a Norton wheel with the markings 32A after the size, you are looking at a wheel that is good for Medium to Heavy stock removal.

Features Of Norton 32A Wheels:

* Sharp monocrystalline aluminum oxide grain-the industry's most versatile abrasive

Benefits Of 32A Wheels:

*Free cutting on a wide range of applications and materials

* Outstanding form holding

Norton 38A:

When you see a Norton wheel with the markings 38A after the size, you are looking at a wheel that is good for Light Grinding of Tool Steels.

Features of Norton 38A Wheels:

* White, friable abrasive grain

* Consistent quality

* Versatile

Benefits of Norton 38A Wheels:

* Cool and burn-free cutting; ideal for heat-sensitive applications with light to moderate feed rates

* Excellent balance and dimensional accuracy time after time

* Exceptionally cool cutting in light pressure grinding applications, or heat-sensitive applications

* Ideal for use across a broad variety of tool steels

Norton 25A Wheels:

When you see a Norton wheel with the markings 25A after the size, you are looking at a wheel that is good for Heat-Sensitive Applications.

Features of 25A Wheels:

* Controlled porosity bond

* Durable bond post

* Maximum depth of cut

Benefits of Norton 25A Wheels:

* Increased chip clearance and maximum coolant flow

* Reduced loading

* Cool cutting-wet or dry-in heat sensitive applications

* Maximum grain retention

* Light dressing; longer wheel life

* Increased grain efficiency; consistent grinding action at high metal removal rates

If you have any questions on Norton grinding wheels, please give us a call at 1-800-322-0005. We will help you select the correct wheel for your grinding jobs.

Upon receiving a request like this, one would think the best thing a supplier can do is give that purchasing agent the "best price"  or "best discount" on the particular products this potential customer is looking for. We feel this approach is wrong, especially when dealing with commodity items like sanding discs. When the Norton Abrasive Company came out with their line of Blaze F980 sanding discs, we proved this point with our existing sanding disc customers and many potential sanding disc accounts.  

For those who are unfamiliar with the Norton line of Blaze discs, they are basically Norton's best choice for sanding stainless steel, titanium, and super alloys. The benefits of using this type of disc are as follows:

* Improved micro-fracturing for sharper grain edges and improved grain life

* Significant cut rate and life over competitive blended/low-ratio ceramic alumina discs

* Minimizes heat, loading and glazing on stainless, titanium and super alloys

* Improved grain retention for longer life

* Increased life and durability

* Improved humidity and prevention against curl 

With these benefits, you can see why it is "cheaper" for a customer to use a $2.36 disc over an $1.00 disc because with the better disc, you will be able to sand many more parts than with the "cheaper" disc. As a matter of fact, Norton blaze  discs have a 50-200% longer life on stainless, titanium, and super alloys than conventional discs.

Norton's claims were spot on with our customers, who after trying these discs, now buy nothing other than Blaze Sanding Discs. We stock them here at General Tool and Supply and we even offer an assortment so you can buy them without purchasing a full box. One you try them, you will never go back to that so-called "cheaper" disc.

We have been selling iGaging precison tools for the past three years, and our customers love them.  The iGaging 6" Digital Caliper with SPC capability is our top seller in our physical store. We also carry the iGaging 8" and 12" digital calipers, and the 0-1" digital micrometer.

For the price, you can't beat the iGaging line. You get a quality tool for a very economical price. Please check out all the iGaging products we offer by clicking on this link... iGaging