Carbide is a word that refers to a variety of carbon compounds. While there are several different types of carbide, tungsten carbide is the type most commonly used for cutting or drilling tools; it is very hard, relatively inexpensive, and will retain a sharp edge for a long time. While tungsten carbide is noted for its remarkable durability, a tungsten carbide tool may need occasional sharpening if it is used regularly.

Instructions

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        Determine if your tool needs sharpening. One easy way to decide if your tool is becoming dull is to see if it reflects light well. Shine is an indication of wear. You can also gently scrape a fingernail on a blade and see if it shaves off a sliver; if it does not, the blade is dull. Touch is not necessarily a good way to determine if a blade is sharp, as a dull carbide tool may still feel sharp.

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        Find a professional sharpening service. Sharpening carbide is not recommended for non-professionals, as it requires skill and specific sharpening machinery. Imprecise sharpening can ruin a tool, and a professional can restore a blade to like-new condition.

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        If you are interested in learning how to sharpen blades yourself, it is recommended that you locate a teacher.

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        Carbide tools require diamond for sharpening, due to their hardness. Wet grinding using an abrasive wheel on an automatic grinder is a very precise method of sharpening. It is also possible to sharpen a tool by using a diamond lap, but this is very imprecise and time-consuming.

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The PalmOne Tungsten E2 handheld device is the successor of the Tungsten E Palm Pilot and has many upgraded features, such as an updated operating system and a bright color screen. It has a 3.7-inch TFT color screen and customizable keys for use with the calendar, contacts, tasks and notepad features. Like its predecessor, the PalmOne Tungsten E2's main organization use is accomplished through its many applications. The overall control navigation and use of the Tungsten PalmOne is relatively simple.

Instructions

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        Press the "Power" button to turn the Tungsten E2 on. The "Power " button is found on the top of the device.

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        Slide the stylus out of the side slot. You will hold the stylus like a pen and tap different areas on the Tungsten E2 screen to continue.
 
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        Tap on a desired application icon on the Tungsten E2 display screen. The applications to choose from may range from the "Memo" to the "Calendar." Once you tap the application icon, another display screen will open with the specific information and buttons for that application.

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        Use the Command buttons, such as "Previous/Next" arrows, "Scroll bar," "OK" and "Cancel," to navigate through the application features. You will use the stylus to tap to desired command button(s).

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Sharpening a tungsten ensures that the arc of your tig weld remains small and symmetrical. If you attempt to weld with a blunt-tipped tungsten, the resulting weld will look sloppy and drift outside the ideal welding site-line, and the tungsten will begin to arc itself to the weld and stick. Sharpening a tungsten is simple, and completing this process will ensure that each pass you make with your welder is fluid. Does this Spark an idea?

Instructions

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        A wheel grinder is the fastest way to sharpen your tungsten. 

        Put on your safety glasses and welding gloves. Remove the tungsten from the welder's torch and turn on the wheel grinder.

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        Hold the tungsten against the grinding wheel lightly. The wheel will grind the tungsten quickly, so there is no need to apply a lot of pressure. The angle of the tungsten should be 15 degrees parallel to the grinding wheel. You want your tungsten to have the same look as a freshly sharpened pencil.

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        Rotate the tungsten in your fingers as you hold it against the wheel at a 15-degree angle. Twist the tungsten all the way around several times until the end is a sharp point, the neck of the tungsten's point tapering in about 1.5 inches from the point.

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        Check your work. When you are satisfied, wipe the end of the tungsten clean with a rag to remove all debris. You are ready to begin tig welding again.

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Accurately measuring your finger for its tungsten ring size is pretty simple. There is a standard North American conversion scale, and the same scale is used for both men and women. Note that it's best to measure your finger later in the day; fingers do swell a bit and you might have trouble removing a ring if you don't take this into account when sizing it.

Instructions

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        Cut a thin strip of paper.

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        Wrap the paper around your finger. Make sure the paper is below the joint of your finger and close to your knuckle.    
       
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        Mark the spot where the paper meets and measure the distance with your ruler.

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        Use the following chart to determine your  tungsten ring size. Rings also come in half sizes, the measurements of which, of course, will fall somewhere in between the whole sizes.

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        If you're still in doubt, download a printable ring size chart. Many online jewelers offer these, and their charts might be slightly more accurate for their particular  tungsten rings.

       Alternatively, go to the jewelry counter at your local discount retailer, such as K-Mart, Target or Walmart. You'll get a fitting without the pressure to buy that comes with going to a jewelry store.

Tips & Warnings

    Printable ring size charts can help you surprise a loved one — you simply match an existing ring to the circle representing the correct  tungsten ring size.

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