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Useful Bolt Charts (Recommended torque, Conversion charts, Head Bolt to bolt diameter, Lubricated torque)

October 4, 2020 admin 0

Bolt head/Wrench size to bolt diameter conversion chart: Standard recommended torque spec for each size bolt:   Conversion factor based on bolt condition (reduce by […]

Common Locknut comparison – Junker test

July 10, 2020 admin 0

Ever wondered what which of the common types of locking nuts or washers work the best? Well, there is a standardized test for that; the […]

How to combine two 120v plugs to create a 240v extension connector

February 11, 2020 admin 0

Getting 240v is surprisingly easy in North American homes because a 240v connection (like a stove and dryer) is just the product of two out […]

How to crimp electrical connectors properly

October 22, 2019 admin 0

The reason electrical crimpers provide an option to crimp insulated and non-insulated connectors is not necessarily because the actual part being crimped is different, it […]

Lifetime warranty, how about lifetime improvement? A tool company that can trace back any problems to raw materials

July 8, 2019 admin 0

Many tool companies, especially larger established companies offer lifetime warranties against defects or failures of their tools. However, with producing many thousands to tens of […]

Which hand tool brand is best? Scientific tests and graphs

July 8, 2019 admin 0

Well, only you can make the decision of what constitutes “best”. However, below are scientific tests from multiple magazines showing destruction testing and strength limits […]

Deciphering air fittings and coupler standards

May 3, 2019 admin 2

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 […]

Static air pressure vs working air pressure: What should you set your air compressor to for an air impact wrench?

April 30, 2019 admin 0

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 […]

How to know if you’re using the right size screwdriver

November 4, 2018 admin 0

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 […]

How to remove rusted and seized bolts using wax

October 3, 2018 admin 0

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, […]

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