17 Jul,2017 - After getting the sack from his job as a mechanic on Christmas eve, Steve Hay’s life took an ironic twist that led him to a career as a woodworking TV host. Never one to bother too much about what anyone else thought of him, Steve threw aside the opinions of others to explore the avenue ...
27 Jun,2017 - The Machines4U team recently got to spend some time with master woodworker, Steve Hay. Rather than going for the quick and easy ‘tips and tricks’, we delved deep to bring you some golden pieces of advice that mark the difference between an amateur and a master woodworker. #1: Add some zen to the art of ...
23 Jun,2017 - The life of a woodworker is full of triumphs and frustrations. For those dedicated to the craft, the joys are worth the struggle because the struggles are really just part of the joy. There’s no greater example of this than the experience of hunting your own wood in the wild. When you get to see ...
07 Jun,2017 - Here at Machines4u, we’re always interested in new and increasingly futuristic manufacturing techniques. Discussions around the water cooler about the takeover by our looming robotic overlords are not uncommon. However, occasionally we like to get back to basics and check out some real masters of craft and inspect some traditional or ‘dying’ arts. It seems, ...
07 Jun,2017 - All worthwhile pursuits have their gurus. Selfies? Kim Kardashian. Nonviolent civil disobedience? Gandhi. Woodworking? Steve Hay. Steve Hay’s Woodworking Master Class teaches novice and sage woodworking enthusiasts alike a lifetime of tips and tricks via his television and YouTube channels. Here, we take a look at some of his best hacks for the humble hand ...
3 1 DESICCANT FILLING MACHINE FOR SPACER FRAMES The special design of the multiple filling head allows filled profiles to be removed, and empty profiles to be inserted during the filling process while preventing desiccant sp....
3 1 MANUAL EDGE PRESS FOR INSULATING GLASS UNITS Manual edge roller press for pressing IG units in horizontal position. The applied pressure is generated by a pneumatic cylinder and can be adjusted through the use of a manom....
3 1 MOVABLE SINGLE-SIDED GLASS LOADING MACHINE Glass sheets are automatically unloaded from storage racks which are positioned to one side of the machine, and tilted to the horizontal position for the cutting process. Both t....
3 1 SEALING TABLE WITH INTEGRATED TURNING MECHANISM The double suction pad optimally secures the units during the sealing process. It is also possible to mount the single suction attachment required for sealing small units s....
3 1 HARP RACK FOR MANUALLY LOADING WITH GLASS PANES Manually loadable harp rack for insertion and removal of glass panes from one side. The individual compartments in the carriage are separated by top-to-bottom steel bars in....
3 1 LAMINATED GLASS CUTTING MACHINE The base LAMICUT - our compact laminated glass cutting machine is available in four configurations SOLO, FreeFall, TILT, CombiCut . The main component of each configuration consists of a l....
3 1 SYSTEM FOR MANUAL SEALING OF IG UNITS USING 1- AND 2-COMPONENT SEALANTS Pump and metering system for the manual application of one- or two-component sealants. Static precision mixers ensure optimal mixing of materials. T....
3 1 AUTOMATED BUTYL COATING MACHINE FOR SPACER FRAMES Butyl extruder for precision butyl coating on both sides of spacers. Sensor-controlled guide rollers ensure optimal stabilisation of the frame and this inturn ensures con....
3 1 DESICCANT FILLING MACHINE FOR SPACER FRAMES The special design of the multiple filling head allows filled profiles to be removed, and empty profiles to be inserted during the filling process while preventing desiccant sp....
1 1 The compact base CUT glass cutting machine is ideally suited for cutting straight lines and shapes out of fl at glass. Its construction ensures maximum precision and minimal cutting tolerances, as well as the machine s h....
3 1 CUTTING SAW FOR SPACER FRAMES Efficient and solid circular saw for cutting to length of spacer frames. The stop rail glides on precision tracks and can be clamped pneumatically. The smooth swivel mounted device ensures t....
3 1 AUTOMATED DESICCANT FILLING MACHINE FOR BENT SPACER FRAMES Multifunctional system for drilling, filling and closing two holes drilled in two adjoining spacer legs. The machine automatically adjusts to the width of the re....
3 1 INSULATING GLASS LINE The base IG MANUAL insulating glass line allows easy assembly for double or triple insulating glass units. The loading zone at the inlet is perfectly designed to easily feed the washer in a timely m....
3 1 AIR CUSHION TABLE The stable subconstructure is equipped with efficient air cushion systems whose surface is covered with an abrasion-resistant felt cover. Air cushion output is designed for optimum glass sheet manipulat....
3 1 THIS MACHINE MANUALLY BREAK CUT GLASS SHEETS APART The base TABLE BREAK is equipped with a breaker bar in X direction and a in Y direction. The breaker bars are activated by the operator by means of a pneumatic foot peda....
3 1 MANUAL EDGE DELETION DEVICE Manual device for removing metal coatings at the edges of glass panes for better adhesion of the primary seal. The operator guides the GRIND M base along the glass edge over the entire glass s....
3 1 STATIONARY DRILLING DEVICE FOR SPACER FRAMES Stand-alone system designed to drill gas-filling holes into spacer frames which are not yet filled with desiccant. The frames are positioned manually. The double spindle drill....
3 1 PNEUMATIC SOLVENT FLUSHING PUMP This pump is used to clean the mixing pipes of sealing machines base MIX, TAL or DOS . In case of longer down times of sealing machines, all pipes of the sealing machine must be rinsed and....
3 1 WASHING LINE The base WASH line allows easy cleaning of glass sheets. The loading zone at the inlet is perfectly designed to easily feed the washer in a timely manner. Using a 6 brushes washer including a drying zone ens....
1 Automated bending machine for aluminum spacer bars double glazed units ....
3 1 The base IG insulating glass line allows easy assembly for double or triple insulating glass units. The loading zone at the inlet is perfectly designed to easily feed the washer in a timely manner. Using a 6 brushes wash....
3 1 MOVABLE DOUBLE-SIDED GLASS LOADING MACHINE This double-sided glass loading machine unloads glass sheets from storage racks positioned on either side of the machine, and automatically tilts them horizontally for the next ....
3 1 AUTOMATED BENDING MACHINE FOR SPACER BARS Bending machine with a support platform at a 45-degree angle to manufacture spacer bars with free angle choice. This machine can process aluminium profiles, also included is an a....
3 1 HEATING AND COOLING BOX Moveable stainless steel cabinet with 2 cylindrical compartments that house complete sealing heads. By placing a mixed 2-part sealant in a compartment with a temperature of up to minus 45 degr. C,....
3 1 INSULATING GLASS LINE The base IG DELETE insulating glass line allows automatic edge deletion and easy assembly for double or triple insulating glass units. The loading zone at the inlet is perfectly designed to easily f....
