Category Archives: Tool Review

What Does Tape Do To Car Paint?

Posted on June 14, 2018 by Dan

This is a blog post that’s a whole year in the making. Last year I put 10 different types of tape on a junk fender I had lying around and waited until this year to take them off to see … Continue reading →

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Toyota Oil Filter Wrench

Posted on January 4, 2018 by Dan

I worked on Toyotas for almost two years, but now I work on Hondas. Despite this, I still use my Toyota oil filter wrench almost daily.

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Tool Review: GearWrench Battery Carrying Strap

Posted on October 19, 2017 by Dan

This may be the cheapest tool I’ve reviewed, but one of my favorites. Batteries are often awkward to put it or take out of cars, so I looked around for something to make it easier, and found this.

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Tool Review: Mychanic Flex Light

Posted on December 19, 2016 by Dan

I’d been looking for a good work light when I ran across this one on Facebook.

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Tool Review: Knipex Pliers Wrench

Posted on October 3, 2016 by Dan

Sometimes a long-lasting tool design can be improved. I think this is one of those.

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Tool Review: Knipex Mini Bolt Cutters

Posted on April 7, 2016 by Dan

Things need to be cut. Sometimes regular side-cutters just don’t work well enough.

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Tool Review: Gardner Bender Automatic Wire Stripper

Posted on March 7, 2016 by Dan

Whenever I’ve tried using regular wire strippers, I always get frustrated. I don’t understand how people use them easily. Then I found these. I first found out about these in college, when one of my teachers was trying them out … Continue reading →

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Christmas Tool Gift Guide

Posted on December 3, 2015 by Dan

It’s already December, which means Christmas is coming up. If you have a mechanic in your life or just a tool fanatic, here’s a couple suggestions for tools you could buy them, with links to these tools on Amazon.

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Tool Review: Grey Pneumatic Duo Sockets

Posted on September 24, 2015 by Dan

They’re grey. They’re for use on pneumatic tools. And they are sockets. Duo? I first heard about these from EricTheCarGuy. Grey Pneumatic is a company specializing in impact sockets. Their Grey Pneumatic are a cross between impact sockets and your … Continue reading →

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