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Questions tagged [tool-usage]

For questions regarding the use of a certain tool. This includes asking after instructions on how to properly use it, how to improve your usage, how to prevent injuries, and more.

There is a multitude of tools available to the craftsperson to ease their work or enhance their skills. Using these tools often requires a specific handling, that can be improved upon by using techniques or tricks as of yet unknown to the user, or needs adjustments to prevent injuries.
This tag can be used for questions dealing with those matters.

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How to use a protractor if you can't see what you are measuring?

I have this protractor: It seems to be the same or similar as this one: Robinson 5001# Stainless Steel Protractor RBS-R-5001 but there are no instructions there. The main problem with this protractor is that the 'origin' swivel point can't be…
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Rotary tool: How to insert bits into collet straight?

I've got a rotary tool (aka Dremel) with a collet like this one (aka quick change collet): You insert the shaft of an accessoir like a drill or diamond bit and tighten the collet nut to hold the accessoir in place. The accessoir is supposed to be…
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Precise microwave oven control

I use a microwave oven for a lot of crafting projects (heating, curing, and drying materials). This often needs to be very precise and controlled. I experiment with times and power levels. However, I run into situations like these kinds of…
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Something against hand pain due to writing?

I sometimes write for hours per day (calligraphy), and my hand starts hurting because of holding the pen for so long. Is there a solution to this problem, e.g. some kind of glove or pen-strap that reduces pressure on the fingers?
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Why does my Cricut cut some images in the right place, and some off to the left?

I'm trying to do print and cut stickers and some don't work out. I've attached two examples — the one with the flag always comes out perfect, but the illustrations with the white outlines always come out offset, even if I try to cut them without the…
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