Deciphering air fittings and coupler standards
When you delve into looking into air fittings and different standards, sometimes it feels like you need a Phd to understand everything. Lets decipher it […]
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Static air pressure vs working air pressure: What should you set your air compressor to for an air impact wrench?
Most impact wrenches are labeled or indicated as operating a recommended 90 psi: What they don’t tell you, is that the air pressure they are […]
The best headlamp for mechanics
Using a headlamp while working on cars is like growing an extra arm. All of a sudden you can see what you’re working on clearly, […]
How to know if you’re using the right size screwdriver
There are two rules to follow when trying to figure out if you’re using the correct size screwdriver on a screw. First, go from large […]
The longest handle 1/2″ and 3/4″ ratchets
Like the saying goes; there’s no replacement for displacement. These are the two longest ratchets in their respective sizes: 1/2″ and 3/4″ Matco CFR308LFM, CFR308LFG […]
Oversized mini ratchets; a better alternative to speed wrenches
If you’ve ever used a 1/2 drive ratchet, especially for putting on or taking off wheels without pneumatic or air tools you’ll likely appreciate how […]
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 electronic spin balancers existed? They used gravity and physics in the form of […]
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 […]