GoIndustrial Learning Centre
Practical technical guidance for choosing materials, planning work and solving real shop, jobsite and maker problems.
The Learning Centre organizes GoIndustrial articles by subject instead of publication date. Start with a topic below, browse the complete How-To library or see how customers and collaborators use these materials on documented projects.
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Fibreglass, Gelcoat & Marine
Practical guides for fibreglass laminating, gelcoat repair, fairing, marine coatings, vacuum bagging and boat maintenance.
14 guides
Explore this topicEpoxy, Resins & Adhesives
Learn how to select, mix, bond, laminate, fill, fair and troubleshoot epoxy, polyester resin and industrial adhesives.
19 guides
Explore this topicPlastics, Acrylic & Polycarbonate
Guides to identifying, selecting, cutting, drilling, bonding, bending and maintaining acrylic, polycarbonate and industrial plastics.
13 guides
Explore this topicPlaster, Moulding & Casting
Compare casting plasters, improve mould-making results, reduce bubbles, finish gypsum castings and work more safely.
8 guides
Explore this topic3D Printing
Choose a first 3D printer, compare in-house and outsourced printing, select filament and learn from practical equipment reviews.
5 guides
Explore this topicProperty, Maintenance & Safety
Practical resources for surface repair, roof care, spill response, WHMIS, soil stabilization, coatings and facility maintenance.
7 guides
Explore this topicPackaging & Containers
Choose reusable harvest containers, plastic pails, drums, milk crates and certified compostable bags for real operating needs.
5 guides
Explore this topicPopular starting points
How to Measure for a Portable AC Acrylic Window Insert
A custom acrylic window insert gives a portable air conditioner exhaust hose a clean, removable connection while preserving daylight. The panel is only as good as the measurements: window tracks, handles, screens, vent adapters and the way the sash…
Read the guideMilk Crate Uses: Practical Storage and Organization Ideas
Heavy-duty milk crates are simple, reusable storage modules that work in workshops, classrooms, retail spaces, vehicles and homes. Their open grid, handholds and stackable footprint make it easy to build an organized system that can change as your work…
Read the guideHow to Repair Vinyl Inflatables with HH-66 Vinyl Cement
A punctured PVC inflatable can often be repaired with a properly fitted patch and HH-66 Vinyl Cement. The critical first step is confirming that the inflatable is compatible PVC vinyl—not polyethylene, an unknown coated fabric or extremely thin…
Read the guideTrackTack Soil Stabilizer for BMX Tracks and Trails
TrackTack is a liquid soil tackifier and stabilizer used to reduce dust, erosion and surface wear on BMX tracks, pump tracks and trails. It can be used as a surface seal coat or as the binder in a compatible soil slurry, depending on the site and…
Read the guideBuilding an Acrylic Aquarium: Design and Fabrication Considerations
A design-first guide to acrylic aquariums covering hydrostatic load, material selection, panel thickness, bracing, solvent cementing, support and staged leak testing.
Read the guideHow to Read a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Under WHMIS
A plain-language guide to the 16-section Safety Data Sheet format and the information workers need before using, storing or responding to a hazardous product.
Read the guideFibreglass Resin and Gelcoat: Product Selection Guide
A modern searchable replacement for the old product-training PDF, explaining resin families, reinforcements, gelcoat, catalysts, fillers and a safe selection workflow.
Read the guideWhich Plaster Should I Use? A Practical Casting & Mould-Making Guide
Compare Plaster of Paris, pottery plaster, Hydrocal, Hydro-Stone and Ultracal 30 by strength, absorption, detail and intended use.
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