Are Grade 8 bolts more brittle then Grade 5? (8.8 vs 10.9 Metric)
One common misconception about bolts is that a higher rated bolt is stronger, yet more brittle, and therefore lower grades should be used in places […]
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Removing rusted nuts and bolts with Induction heating
If you live anywhere with winter, road salt, or even extended periods of rain, you will become sympathetic to just how unforgiving rust can be […]
Best sockets that hold bolts and nuts from falling out
One of the biggest time wasters of working on a car is looking for a bolt or nut that fell out of its socket and […]
Double flex ratchets for getting around obstructions
Every had an obstruction where you wish your ratchet would articulate to get around it? Husky Pro # 65506: Harbor freight Pittsburgh Professional – Item […]
Hose pliers; the correct tool for removing and installing hard to access hoses
Using hose pliers can both make removing coolant hoses easier and you’ll be less likely to cause damage to the hose. In some cases like […]
Offset Ratchets and Extension wrenches
Ever worked on something only to discover that you don’t have the access required to swing a wrench or a ratchet? There are multiple tools, […]
Making a vice grip slide hammer
Vice grips are great at gripping objects, and slide hammers are great at pulling or pushing; so its only a natural fit to be able […]
Undoing stripped nuts with 6 point wrenches
The majority of wrenches found on the market today are 12 point. This is because 12 point wrenches allow the wrench to be used on […]
Gearless ratchets for very tight spaces
In the last few years there has been a very quite resurgence of direct drive; gearless; or otherwise known as toothless ratchets that use bearings […]
How to get more effective power out of your impact wrench: thick sockets provide more power transfer
Its a common sight to see guys struggling with removing harmonic balancer bolts on Honda’s, and similarly on other engines. Their guns are strong, their […]