Sometimes the old way of doing things is just better, even if you use power tools to achieve your goals. Dowels are one of the easiest ways to join wood together, but the precision required in aligning a drill for this purpose can be something of a pain. This is where a dowel jig can […]
Continue reading →So why get an air compressor for your shop? Well, for the simple reason that you’d need a good way to power your pneumatic tools. As a general rule, you’ll find that pneumatics are cheaper and hardier than electric ones and for some uses are absolutely indispensable. The main thing you’ll be looking for when […]
Continue reading →When it comes to aviation snips, or compound snips as they’re more often referred to, there’s a tendency to just get the cheapest set possible. Like any other tool, this strategy works out pretty well most of the time, but the proper tool will always get the job done quicker and easier at the end […]
Continue reading →When it comes to lifting our vehicles in order to perform repairs, change tires, or anything else that might come to mind, bottle jacks stand out as a cheap and space-saving alternative to floor jacks for a good reason. They have a small base which allows them to be used in a wide variety of […]
Continue reading →There are few things more satisfying than taking some tin snips to sheet metal, whether you’re fabricating something or just need to take a chunk out. Like any tool, however, there’s a little bit of nuance required in order to make sure that you have the best pair available to you. Tin snips differ from […]
Continue reading →Whatever your reasoning, most shops need a sander of some sort. Dual-action, or DA sanders are the tool of choice for a lot of us, and with good reason. They’re hardy, fairly low maintenance tools that get the job done in a hurry. The first thing you’ll need to decide on when you go to […]
Continue reading →Not everyone who’s working on their cars is made of money; in fact, a lot of us are working on them to save money. If that’s the case, you’ll be glad to know that even vital and expensive tools like torque wrenches can be found at a price nearly anyone will be able to afford. […]
Continue reading →Torque wrenches are one of those tools which seem to mystify people; after all, they pretty much do what a normal ratchet does. The difference here is in being able to measure how much force is holding down your bolt, which means that you can rest assured that it’s a tight enough fit. While this […]
Continue reading →Anyone who’s handy has run into the dilemma of having more tools than they can easily store and that’s where tool chests come in handy. They can be rather expensive though, and quite often it’s hard to tell what you’re going to receive until it’s already in your hands. If you’re looking for a handy […]
Continue reading →Whether you’re working in a shop, garage, or your own front yard, most of us have found a situation where you need a light while working on a car. Thanks to the advancement of LED technology, there’s a staggering variety of lights available in different configurations which can allow us to get the light we […]
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