Tips when working with tools.
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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Does an extension affect a torque wrench?
Socket extensions do NOT affect the accuracy of a torque wrench. Every action has an equal and opposite reaction; newtons third law. If you turn […]
How to clean greasy hands after working on a car
This method works better than methods like orange fast, or other dedicated cleaners made for cleaning greasy hands. This trick I actually learned from my […]