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 […]
Which hand tool brand is best? Scientific tests and graphs
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 […]
Hartmann Forceps: much better than tweezers
If you ever see an operating room or go for specialized medical care, you’ll notice that a frequently used tool are the Hartmann forceps or […]
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 […]
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 […]