Announcement: Sharpening Service Change from 30th June 2022 Effective 30th June 2022, Austech Saw & Tooling will no longer be randomly calling into customers for Sharpening pickups, which means our drivers won’t stop by if we are not informed ahead regarding your sharpening request in any way. Read Full Article
Wood Chipping Knives The next generation of wood chippers "WILDFIRE" technology has been developed by an Australian company to meet the demanding and unique hardwood timbers in the Austrlian market. The new blade technology has been developed and refined to a premium product by working with local chipper manufactuars. Read Full Article
A Guide To Joining Bits Deciding which joining bits you need for a professional and sturdy construction?Whether you’re looking for flair or simplicity, by understanding how and why they’re used you’ll feel confident you’re choosing the right bit.The right joining bits will give you the cleanest professional finish and sturdiest construction. In our latest blog, A Guide to Joining Bits, we break down the most popular joining bits and what they're used for. Read Full Article
Fake respiratory protective equipment detected in Queensland workplace Extra demand for masks worldwide is leading to fake respiratory protective equipment (RPE) entering the Australian market. Read Full Article
New guidance for the Storage of Flammable Goods released New guidance for the Storage of Flammable Goods released in response to businesses holding volumes of sanitiser due to COVID-19 Read Full Article
Blade Break-In - Getting Long Life from a New Bandsaw Blade A new band saw blade has razor sharp tooth tips. In order to withstand the cutting pressures used in band sawing, tooth tips should be honed to form a micro-fine radius. Read Full Article
Performance Matters - Don't Settle for Ordinary Bandsaw Blades Using a custom-welded bandsaw blade is the best way to improve the cut speed, cut quality, and blade life of your band sawing operations. Read Full Article
Working with mental health: How businesses can help In Australia, one in five people aged 16-85 years’ experience a mental health illness in any given year, according to the National Survey of Mental Health and Wellbeing. The three most common illnesses that have been identified are depressive and bipolar disorders, anxiety disorders, and substance use disorders. Read Full Article
Be a Safety Champion - National safe work month Safe Work Australia was established in 2008 to develop national policy and guidance for WHS and workers’ compensation. Since then, we’ve been running national campaigns to raise awareness about WHS in the Australian working community. Read Full Article
Why choose the Fast Blue brand? BRC Cabinets has been servicing the Brisbane, North Coast, South Coast and the Redlands for over 20 years. They specialise in creating individual cabinetry of extremely high quality and manufacture everything themselves with a guarantee of the upmost quality. Read Full Article
Three Reasons Australian-Made Tools Make Good Sense Sutton Tools has been making tools for Australians, by Australians, since 1917. Managing Director Peter Sutton explains the principal benefits of Australian-made for engineers, tradies, weekend warriors and the retailers who supply them. Read Full Article
How to Fold a Bandsaw Blade (the Right Way) This is our recommended method for folding a bandsaw blade. Make sure to wear gloves and safety glasses. 1. Put the blade on a level surface with the teeth pointing away from you. Hold the bottom of the loop against the floor with your foot and bring you right hand inside the blade and grasp the top of the loop firmly from underneath. Read Full Article
Coca-Cola Australia launches first television campaign promoting recycling Coca-Cola Australia has today launched a major marketing campaign to thank Australians for recycling. It follows the announcement earlier this year that 7 out of 10 of Coca-Cola’s range of drink bottles in Australia will be 100% recycled plastic by the end of 2019. Read Full Article
A guide to understanding router bits We’ve put together a guide on the basic router bits you may use while you work. When you start woodworking, you may be required to use routers and the relevant bits to help shape materials – but with so many options, where do you begin? Read Full Article
Help us make a difference and raise funds for Ovarian Cancer Australia Next year sees 25 years since Michelle started fighting Ovarian Cancer. Today she is raising funds to support Ovarian Cancer Australia. Read Full Article
Silicosis: Here's what you need to know about the dust lung disease With an alarming number of cases being confirmed across the country, doctors say silicosis could be the next ccupational lung disease crisis to hit Australia since the asbestos disaster. Read Full Article
Investing in state of the art technology AusTech Saw & Tooling continually strive to offer a premium tool sharpening service for our customers. In order to keep up to date with modern sharpening techniques we have recently invested in a brand new Loroch sharpening, re-toothing and chamfering cold saw machine. Read Full Article
Australian Bureau of Statistics report shows an increase in manufacturing jobs The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has released new data on 11 June confirming manufacturing employment is on the rise. Read Full Article
Queensland Government updates its Advance Manufacturing 10-Year Roadmap The Queensland State Government have updated its Advance Manufacturing 10-Year Roadmap to support and improve manufacturing growth sectors in Queensland. Read Full Article
Top tips for energy saving solutions for manufacturers Electricity prices have more than doubled since 2014, in Australia, and gas prices have followed closely with a 50 per cent increase since 2011. Read Full Article
PFERD's CC GRIND STRONG is transforming the way workers grind metal. Grinding metal has changed with PFERD's innovative NEW grinding wheel the CC GRIND STRONG. A wheel designed for use with a 125mm (5") angle grinders, either powered or cordless. Read Full Article
Industrial cleaning plays an important role in keeping employees safe Silica dust is a contaminant that many manufacturers cannot get away from. It can cause respiratory damage and cancer. Read Full Article
Survey indicates 90 per cent of Australians want locally made products Ninety per cent of Australians are more likely to buy Australian-made products than those from overseas. Read Full Article
How does steel play a part in this historical event for Qatar? The 2022 World Cup will be the 22nd edition of the major sporting event, but the first hosted in the Middle East. Read Full Article
Five Gold Coast manufacturers receive funding boost Five Gold Coast manufacturers will receive grants under the Palaszczuk Government’s $40 million Made in Queensland program. Read Full Article