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 […]
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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 […]
Why torx bolts are better than Hex bolts
It goes without saying that most things evolve over time, and bolts are no exception. The 6 point hex bolt design we know, see and […]
Always choose 6 point ratcheting wrenches; unless working with 12 point bolts
As a follow up to my earlier post regarding the superiority of 6 point wrenches on 6 point bolts: Undoing stripped nuts with 6 point […]
Are Grade 8 bolts more brittle than 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 […]
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 […]