https://tungstenandtool.co.nz/blogs/news 2026-08-20T23:38:06+12:00 weekly https://tungstenandtool.co.nz/blogs/exploring-drill-end-points-what-are-the-different-types-what-are-they-used-for 2023-09-20T10:16:09+12:00 weekly https://tungstenandtool.co.nz/blogs/how-to-tell-when-cutter-is-wearing-out 2026-06-30T09:47:50+12:00 weekly https://tungstenandtool.co.nz/blogs/news/resco-phenolic 2022-09-09T09:15:06+12:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0361/9969/4476/articles/c92cace6b0e19ed7ae9d8bf0f3089037.jpg?v=1590413736 Resco uses Phenolic Cutters https://tungstenandtool.co.nz/blogs/news/onsrud-cutters 2022-09-09T09:14:46+12:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0361/9969/4476/articles/727e8e4f94b1408ac83677acdc4b0560.jpg?v=1590413739 Tried & Tested - ONSRUD Compression Cutters https://tungstenandtool.co.nz/blogs/news/cut-above 2023-02-09T13:07:08+13:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0361/9969/4476/articles/104ac039ee072c2238d26cc8bc728da1.jpg?v=1590413755 A cut above for innovative business https://tungstenandtool.co.nz/blogs/news/tungsten-saw-tips-2 2023-02-09T13:28:41+13:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0361/9969/4476/articles/56be938c60bf6715f2c7a932fa45d0a6.jpg?v=1590413771 What are Tungsten Carbide Saw Tips? https://tungstenandtool.co.nz/blogs/news/what-is-rake 2023-10-26T15:02:20+13:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0361/9969/4476/articles/Picture_003.jpg?v=1612232655 What is Rake? Are Positive or Negative Rake saw blades best? https://tungstenandtool.co.nz/blogs/news/saw-blade-terminology 2023-02-10T11:04:59+13:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0361/9969/4476/articles/1ab23e6bde38cc6246817bffc9f49fa9.jpg?v=1590413798 Saw Blade Terminology https://tungstenandtool.co.nz/blogs/news/cnc-tips 2023-02-09T13:43:34+13:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0361/9969/4476/articles/CNC.JPG?v=1595973145 5 things I wish I knew before purchasing my first CNC https://tungstenandtool.co.nz/blogs/news/cnc-tips2 2023-02-09T14:03:24+13:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0361/9969/4476/articles/e4bfa1f41e7d62e3970a1673fbda4df7.jpg?v=1590413821 Which is best Climb cut or Conventional Cut? https://tungstenandtool.co.nz/blogs/news/chipbreaker-cutters 2024-11-25T14:37:27+13:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0361/9969/4476/articles/plywood_bamboo_solid_wood.png?v=1660187954 Ever wondered how chipbreaker tooling works? Chipbreaker Compression Cutter - perfect cutter for cutting plywood https://tungstenandtool.co.nz/blogs/news/collets-cutter-breakage 2024-11-06T11:33:35+13:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0361/9969/4476/articles/1_cause_of_cutter_breakage.png?v=1721001833 This little thing can cost you a lot of money! The #1 cause of cutter breakage https://tungstenandtool.co.nz/blogs/news/toolholding 2022-06-29T10:58:43+12:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0361/9969/4476/articles/toolholding.png?v=1656456946 What happens when Toolholders get worn? Importance of Toolholding. How worn toolholders affect the tool life? https://tungstenandtool.co.nz/blogs/news/torque-spanners 2023-02-09T14:34:40+13:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0361/9969/4476/articles/32d41813789725f24c16bbab2d28b343.jpg?v=1590413857 How tight is tight? https://tungstenandtool.co.nz/blogs/news/stay-positive 2023-02-09T14:29:03+13:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0361/9969/4476/articles/c3dbd501193438fe5fa899f1e16aa44c.jpg?v=1590413864 3 Powerful Ways To Stay Positive https://tungstenandtool.co.nz/blogs/news/how-do-i-tell-whether-my-boring-bits-are-right-hand-or-left-hand-rotation 2022-09-09T09:12:38+12:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0361/9969/4476/articles/Boring_Bit_Video.JPG?v=1594958015 How do I tell whether my Boring Bits are Right hand or left hand Rotation? https://tungstenandtool.co.nz/blogs/news/watch-our-multi-cut-blades-in-action-they-cut-just-about-everything 2022-09-09T09:09:27+12:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0361/9969/4476/articles/Metalsonic.JPG?v=1594957815 Watch our Multi-cut Blades in action! They cut just about everything! https://tungstenandtool.co.nz/blogs/news/see-why-the-thunderzone-screwdriver-bits-last-longer 2024-11-25T14:37:57+13:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0361/9969/4476/articles/Thunder_Zone.jpg?v=1712539227 See why the Thunderzone Screwdriver bits last longer! https://tungstenandtool.co.nz/blogs/news/how-do-i-know-tell-what-collet-type-my-cnc-is-using 2022-06-29T11:22:22+12:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0361/9969/4476/articles/15_off_3.png?v=1632353910 How do I know tell what collet type my CNC is using? https://tungstenandtool.co.nz/blogs/news/sneek-peek-in-our-konig-manufacturers-factory 2022-09-09T09:11:13+12:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0361/9969/4476/articles/Thumbnail2.JPG?v=1595971143 Sneak Peek in our KONIG Manufacturers Factory https://tungstenandtool.co.nz/blogs/news/new-range-specifically-for-cutting-acm-now-available 2024-11-25T14:49:33+13:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0361/9969/4476/articles/BB4Alum-2.jpg?v=1679007426 Cutting ACM on CNC Routers? Eliminate all common issues in one hit! All you need to know about cutting ACM (aluminium composite materials) https://tungstenandtool.co.nz/blogs/news/exciting-and-interesting-times-ahead-for-us-and-for-the-clients 2022-11-10T13:24:13+13:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0361/9969/4476/articles/KeenEdge.gif?v=1668039853 Exciting and interesting times ahead in our sharpening and manufacturing division! https://tungstenandtool.co.nz/blogs/news/an-affordable-way-to-deal-with-dust 2021-08-15T17:30:02+12:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0361/9969/4476/articles/Tornado_blog.png?v=1628721066 An unrivalled way to deal with dust! https://tungstenandtool.co.nz/blogs/news/how-to-tell-when-a-blade-is-dull 2021-09-23T11:13:04+12:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0361/9969/4476/articles/blades_blog.png?v=1632352365 How to tell when a blade is dull? How to tell when a blade is dull? https://tungstenandtool.co.nz/blogs/news/new-cnc-machines-delivered-to-tungsten-and-tool 2021-10-28T14:04:28+13:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0361/9969/4476/articles/new_machines_delivered_to_T_T.png?v=1634157800 New CNC machines delivered to Tungsten and Tool https://tungstenandtool.co.nz/blogs/news/step-up-to-the-next-level-in-tool-service-and-sharpening-with-tungsten-and-tool-ltd-1 2021-11-24T13:41:52+13:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0361/9969/4476/articles/spiral_cutters_before_after.png?v=1637707143 Step up to the next level in tool service and sharpening with Tungsten and Tool Ltd https://tungstenandtool.co.nz/blogs/news/ever-wondered-how-bi-metal-holesaws-are-made 2022-09-09T08:56:21+12:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0361/9969/4476/articles/slides_website_5.png?v=1643152803 Ever wondered how Bi-metal holesaws are made? https://tungstenandtool.co.nz/blogs/news/when-should-i-sharpen-my-blades 2022-09-22T14:01:04+12:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0361/9969/4476/articles/When_should_I_sharpen_my_blades_e93fc080-d7e1-4556-8875-efb6a85c9353.png?v=1650407548 When should I sharpen my blades? When should I sharpen my blades? https://tungstenandtool.co.nz/blogs/news/the-importance-of-accurate-toolholding 2024-09-10T11:47:08+12:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0361/9969/4476/articles/Toolholding_4316a160-f62d-44c0-8581-5771d5d1f4cd.png?v=1656559279 The importance of accurate toolholding https://tungstenandtool.co.nz/blogs/news/how-to-use-bandsaws-safely 2022-09-28T08:55:01+13:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0361/9969/4476/articles/bandsaw_blades.jpg?v=1661471791 Tips for successful and safe bandsawing https://tungstenandtool.co.nz/blogs/news/the-4-most-common-difficult-to-rout-materials-used-in-the-construction-industry 2023-07-06T15:32:28+12:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0361/9969/4476/articles/Difficult_to_Rout_materials.png?v=1660100709 The 4 most common ‘Difficult to Rout’ materials used in the construction industry https://tungstenandtool.co.nz/blogs/news/what-number-of-teeth-is-best-to-use 2022-10-21T15:22:02+13:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0361/9969/4476/articles/What_number_of_teeth_is_best_to_use_when_cutting_timber.png?v=1662676576 What number of teeth is best to use when cutting timber? https://tungstenandtool.co.nz/blogs/news/year-in-review-moments-that-made-us-proud-in-2022 2023-01-18T14:00:40+13:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0361/9969/4476/articles/new_website_1.png?v=1664419176 Year-in-Review: moments that made us grow in 2022 https://tungstenandtool.co.nz/blogs/news/advanced-pulveriser-disk-or-blade-sharpening 2024-11-25T14:39:27+13:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0361/9969/4476/articles/20220726_080853.jpg?v=1665004457 Advanced Pulveriser Disk or Blade Sharpening https://tungstenandtool.co.nz/blogs/news/re-sharpening-vs-buying-new-tools 2022-11-28T20:12:47+13:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0361/9969/4476/articles/Re-sharpening_vs_buying_new_tools.png?v=1668736060 RE-SHARPENING VS BUYING NEW TOOLS https://tungstenandtool.co.nz/blogs/news/why-maintenance-should-not-be-overlooked-cnc-tips 2023-01-31T18:04:44+13:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0361/9969/4476/articles/shutterstock_1846832668.jpg?v=1674094401 Why maintenance should not be overlooked: CNC tips https://tungstenandtool.co.nz/blogs/news/the-4-long-term-consequences-of-continuing-to-run-a-dirty-cnc-router 2023-02-24T10:01:58+13:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0361/9969/4476/articles/4_common_issues_if_running_a_dirty_CNC.jpg?v=1676501520 The 4 long-term consequences of continuing to run a dirty CNC router https://tungstenandtool.co.nz/blogs/news/the-best-way-how-to-rout-3-main-types-of-acm-and-aluminium-cladding 2024-11-25T14:48:58+13:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0361/9969/4476/articles/slides_website.jpg?v=1679453965 THE BEST WAY HOW TO ROUT 3 MAIN TYPES OF ACM & ALUMINIUM CLADDING https://tungstenandtool.co.nz/blogs/news/knowing-your-plywood-how-to-optimise-cnc-router-performance 2024-11-25T14:44:58+13:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0361/9969/4476/articles/slides_website_1.jpg?v=1681349218 Knowing your plywood: how to optimise CNC router performance https://tungstenandtool.co.nz/blogs/news/say-goodbye-to-inconsistent-results-troubleshooting-router-bits 2024-11-25T14:44:17+13:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0361/9969/4476/articles/slides_website_2.jpg?v=1685062152 Say goodbye to inconsistent results: troubleshooting router bits https://tungstenandtool.co.nz/blogs/news/why-faulty-toolholding-on-your-cnc-router-costs-you-a-fortune-and-how-you-can-fix-it 2024-11-25T14:43:18+13:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0361/9969/4476/articles/slides_website_3_f185ee83-2b46-44b1-b4d2-38dbcff7c1ce.jpg?v=1687485877 Why Faulty Toolholding on Your CNC Router Costs You a Fortune and How you can Fix It https://tungstenandtool.co.nz/blogs/news/industrial-cutting-tool-sharpening-4-common-questions-answered 2024-11-25T14:42:49+13:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0361/9969/4476/articles/Sharpening_Express_Service_and_Konig_Green_Recycling_Program.png?v=1692918487 Industrial Cutting Tool Sharpening: 4 Common Questions answered https://tungstenandtool.co.nz/blogs/news/exploring-drill-end-points-what-are-the-different-types-what-are-they-used-for 2024-11-25T14:42:19+13:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0361/9969/4476/articles/slides_website.png?v=1695267016 Exploring Drill End Points: What are the different types & what are they used for? 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Why is it a major problem? https://tungstenandtool.co.nz/blogs/news/cnc-machining-with-aggregate-heads 2024-11-25T14:36:47+13:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0361/9969/4476/articles/Aggregates.jpg?v=1713129080 EXTEND THE CAPABILITIES OF YOUR CNC MACHINE https://tungstenandtool.co.nz/blogs/news/new-longer-lasting-coated-cutters-give-kitchen-creators-a-boost 2024-11-25T14:36:22+13:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0361/9969/4476/articles/slides_website_3.jpg?v=1718160581 New longer lasting coated cutters give Kitchen Creators a boost! https://tungstenandtool.co.nz/blogs/news/seemingly-small-element-holding-the-power-to-make-or-break-your-cnc-operation 2025-01-29T09:31:25+13:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0361/9969/4476/articles/CNC_toolholding_set_up.jpg?v=1738096285 A SEEMINGLY SMALL ELEMENT THAT HOLDS THE POWER TO MAKE OR BREAK YOUR CNC OPERATION https://tungstenandtool.co.nz/blogs/news/premium-toolholding-considerations-for-cnc-operations 2024-11-25T14:35:22+13:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0361/9969/4476/articles/Best_Tool_Holders_for_CNC_1.jpg?v=1727650068 Premium Toolholding Considerations for CNC Operations https://tungstenandtool.co.nz/blogs/news/cnc-performance-slipping-here-s-how-to-fix-it 2025-01-31T12:15:28+13:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0361/9969/4476/articles/CNC_performance_slipping_1338d5c6-85a8-4423-8c24-bde31ca4e9b6.jpg?v=1738278928 CNC Performance Slipping? Here’s How to Fix It https://tungstenandtool.co.nz/blogs/news/is-it-worth-sharpening-these-or-should-we-just-buy-new 2025-04-28T15:30:02+12:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0361/9969/4476/articles/Sharpening_5_51d02e40-1ed4-44d4-b6e6-04c0d00cff75.jpg?v=1745363459 Is It Worth Sharpening These, or Should We Just Buy New? https://tungstenandtool.co.nz/blogs/news/router-bits-explained-upcut-vs-downcut-vs-compression-vs-straight 2025-07-31T21:51:26+12:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0361/9969/4476/articles/Spiral_VS_Straight_Router_Bits_Explained_ad4894d3-cf2d-48bb-bf6f-a406b8512c1c.jpg?v=1753955486 Router Bits Explained: Upcut vs Downcut vs Compression vs Straight Spiral VS Straight CNC Router Bits Explained https://tungstenandtool.co.nz/blogs/news/cheap-cnc-tools-when-to-use-and-when-to-avoid-them 2025-09-15T16:26:51+12:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0361/9969/4476/articles/Cheap_vs_Expensive_850a6da1-112e-4223-a631-a77062acd350.png?v=1757910411 Low-Cost vs High Quality CNC Tools: when to use and when to avoid them Best CNC Tools NZ https://tungstenandtool.co.nz/blogs/news/don-t-throw-away-value 2025-09-30T14:22:49+13:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0361/9969/4476/articles/Recycling_c4d67fd2-d779-4afd-99b8-4afbc58a49e0.jpg?v=1759195369 Don’t Throw Away Value: Why Worn Tungsten Tools Still Matter https://tungstenandtool.co.nz/blogs/news/3-tips-for-correctly-tightening-cnc-collets 2026-01-30T13:05:06+13:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0361/9969/4476/articles/3_Tips_for_Correctly_Tightening_CNC_Collets_0ffb4130-c4b5-4b4e-b408-de72165f0d2b.jpg?v=1769731506 3 Tips for Correctly Tightening CNC Collets https://tungstenandtool.co.nz/blogs/news/why-cnc-cleaning-is-not-optional 2026-02-26T20:10:42+13:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0361/9969/4476/articles/Why_CNC_Cleaning_Is_Not_Optional_65259261-d024-4f2c-9c5d-007dcb8dcb6a.jpg?v=1772089842 Why CNC Cleaning Is Not Optional https://tungstenandtool.co.nz/blogs/news/5-hidden-signs-your-cutting-tools-need-sharpening 2026-03-25T14:24:56+13:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0361/9969/4476/articles/5_Hidden_Signs_Your_Cutting_Tools_Need_Sharpening_492f2aa1-92d3-4dc9-a85f-975f79ea4c5b.jpg?v=1774401896 5 (Hidden) Signs Your Cutting Tools Need Sharpening https://tungstenandtool.co.nz/blogs/how-to-tell-when-cutter-is-wearing-out/what-are-the-signs-a-cutter-is-wearing-out 2026-06-30T09:47:50+12:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0361/9969/4476/articles/BLOG_T_T_3_5eaf4132-8121-4a60-95ce-5c6ecd7740e3.jpg?v=1782769670 What are the signs a cutter is wearing out?