How to balance your own tires at home the old school way; bubble balancing
Ever wonder how mechanics and tire shops balanced tires before computers and subsequently electronic spin balancers existed? They used gravity and physics, in the form […]
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How to remove rusted and seized bolts using wax
Creeping fluids such as WD40, or PB blaster work on the principles of capillary action. Read it for yourself: However, as most things in life, […]
How to drill out a broken bolt or stud
When bolts or studs snap, they often do not leave a perfectly flat surface on which to start drilling. This is a technique in which […]
The best socket extensions
What makes a socket extension better than another? A socket extension seems like a simple tool, but there are many nuances that can make it […]
World class alternative tools to Snap on and US truck brands
In North America (USA/Canada) Snap on, Mac tools and Matco hold a major share of the professional mechanic market. They are culturally known as the […]
How to remove seized screws
A seized screw normally leads to a stripped screw that then leads into having to drill it out. The aircraft industry however, faces this problem […]
How to remove a broken tap
Having to remove a a broken tap is really not a fun situation to be in. But with the help of some proper tools and […]
Pneumatic slide hammer – air hammer attachment
Someone has finally done it! They have invented and commercialized an attachment that is used on an air hammer to make it into essentially a […]
Best type of spring band hose clamp pliers
When working on most modern cars, you will find that some hoses from the factory are the spring band clamp type. These types of clamps […]
JIS vs Phillips screwdrivers and Where to buy a JIS screwdriver.
Most people don’t know that there are multiple screw types that look like the traditional Phillips. The most popular of which is the JIS (Japanese […]