Tag Archives: Tools

Tool Review: Hyper Tough Slotted Screwdriver

Posted on March 5, 2020 by

This might be the cheapest tool review I’ve ever done.

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How to Make a One-Man Brake Bleeder

Posted on November 4, 2019 by

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Makeshift Tools

Posted on October 24, 2019 by

There are a few jobs I always dread because they always take longer than they should because I can’t find the correct tools. One of those jobs is axle seal replacement.

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Tapping in Tight Spaces

Posted on August 1, 2019 by

I was installing a trailer hitch on a used Honda Pilot, and as I knew from previous experience, the provided holes were rusty. A thread chaser wouldn’t thread in because of the rust so I had to use a tap, … Continue reading →

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Be Careful With Gloves

Posted on May 6, 2019 by

A lot of mechanics don’t wear gloves. A lot do wear gloves. For most it’s a personal preference. I prefer wearing them instead of having to wash my hands frequently, and definitely wear them when working with various automotive chemicals. … Continue reading →

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Air Hammer vs. Drill

Posted on April 1, 2019 by

When it comes to removing stuck or broken things, there are usually two choices: air hammer or drill. If a bolt is broken off or completely stripped and seized, you have the option of using a chisel bit on an … Continue reading →

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Update: Evolution of My Toolbox

Posted on March 28, 2019 by

3 years ago I wrote a post showing how my tool collection had expanded in the last two and a half years. Well, after three years it’s time for another update.  

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Check the Threads

Posted on January 21, 2019 by

Whenever you’re removing a bolt that isn’t rusty, but it is hard to turn, it’s a good idea to check the threads on the bolt and the hole. If the threads got damaged in some way, when you try to … Continue reading →

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Tool Review: Streamlight Stylus Pro USB

Posted on October 18, 2018 by

Out of all the tools I’ve reviewed, this might be the one I’ve used the most.

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Tool Review: Tekton T10-T40 long Torx driver set

Posted on September 20, 2018 by

It’s been a while since I did a tool review, so I figured I should do one that I’ve been using for a while to see how it’s held up. Here’s what I think of this long Torx driver set … Continue reading →

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