What Are Police Batons Made Of? Police batons are made from one of four materials: wood, rigid polycarbonate or ABS plastic, aluminum or steel, or rubber. Departments and security programs choose between them based on weight, impact strength, cost, and how the baton needs to be carried day to day.
– CUSTOMER SPOTLIGHT – More Than a Supplier: How H.A. Stiles Helped Build EquiGroomer Cheryl Dauphin spent years building, finishing, and inspecting every EquiGroomer handle by hand. The grooming tool she developed is relatively simple: a unique blade that pulls dead, loose hair off horses, dogs, cats, and other
Finishing a basement changes the design role of a staircase. What was purely functional before suddenly becomes a visible architectural feature in a finished, occupied space. For one Connecticut homeowner, this exposed a problem: the original 2x4 at the base of the stairs that was never meant to be seen was now the first
Your Balusters Are Discontinued. Now What? You managed to track down the style. You found the wood baluster profile that matches the rest of your staircase, or at least something close enough to work. Then you hit a wall. Discontinued. No longer available. Out of stock with no restock date. The manufacturer stopped
Can Replacement Wood Columns Match the Originals? When wood columns start to fail, the question most people ask first is: "Can I find something that looks exactly like what I already have?" The honest answer is: yes, if you're working with H.A. Stiles. Today, we'll walk through a real project we supplied for
Read This Before You Buy Porch Post Wraps If your porch posts are looking rough, you may have thought about buying porch post wraps. They sound like an easy fix. You snap them on and cover up the problem. But before you spend any money on them, it’s worth understanding what you’re actually buying.
Wood Columns for Porch Projects: Why Custom Makes All the Difference Key Takeaway Your porch is one of the first-noticed parts of your property. Stock columns are made for the general market. Custom wood columns for porch builds are made for your project alone. They fit better, last longer, and bring an upgraded
Why Fireworks Companies Still Use Wooden Mortar Plugs In the fireworks industry, a lot of time is spent talking about shells, firing systems, racks, and safety procedures. But if the plug at the bottom of a mortar fails, everything above it is at risk. Even with new materials and experimental alternatives on the market,
Is Oak a Hardwood? The short answer is simple: yes, oak is a hardwood. But the real value here lies in what this characterization means for durability and everyday use. Homeowners and builders choose oak because it performs well in structural roles. It also holds finishes beautifully and offers a beautiful look for
Bulk Axe Handles: What Serious Buyers Need to Know The Cost(s) of Getting It Wrong If you're looking to place a high-volume order for axe handles and get the order wrong (specifications, material quality, choosing an unreliable supplier, or something else), your problems can add up quickly. Mistakes in bulk orders lead to
