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# How Do I... General?

AndyMark staff walk you through guidance on key tools, sound build practices, and practical techniques to help teams work smarter and make better design and build decisions.

### How Do I... Use tools around the shop?

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### How Do I... Use common materials?

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>finish</td></tr><tr><td>tap churro </td></tr><tr><td>use polybelt</td></tr></tbody></table>

### How Do I... Best practices?

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>manage wires </td></tr><tr><td>pick a durometer</td></tr><tr><td>grease a gearbox</td></tr></tbody></table>