How to remove engine gaskets without damaging or gouging aluminum
The vast majority of engine long blocks are now made of aluminum. Aluminum of course is much softer than steel and therefore can more easily […]
How to crimp electrical connectors properly
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 […]
Repairing broken plastic clips in cars: Bondic
I’ll be the first to admit, that the concept of Bondic seemed like it might be a gimmick. I however received it as a gift […]
Tool to remove electrical connectors (pliers)
Most of us have accepted that electrical connectors are to be removed with our fingers. Yet, in one specific region of the world (Japan), such […]
Best tool for removing a fan clutch
If you work on cars that have fan clutches, you probably remove them like this: However, its always a crap shoot whether the fan clutch […]
Beginners guide to FDM 3D Printing
Other than the initial investment, 3D printing is very inexpensive, for a large part (eg. 9″x 6″ x 5″), that takes 16 hours to print […]
Tool to determine if car has factory paint or has been repainted
Just because a carproof, or carfax doesn’t show any accidents it doesn’t always mean the car you’re looking at has never been in an accident […]
How to remove a seized rotor without damaging it
Most stuck rotors require just a couple wacks with a rubber mallet, but if you live in the rust belt, or if its been a […]
The best hand tool sockets in the world
Rarely do I try to play the best or worst game. However, objectively there is reasoning behind this post. Sockets, like many other tools, are […]
Lifetime warranty, how about lifetime improvement? A tool company that can trace back any problems to raw materials
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 […]