Tag Archives: Tools

Old SSTs

Posted on January 14, 2016 by Dan

Years ago, long before my time at the shop, my dealership used to sell Buicks along with Toyota. A strange combination if you ask me. Relics of that have always been around, one of them being all the old Special … Continue reading →

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Brake Caliper Hangers

Posted on January 4, 2016 by Dan

Hello 2016! I now have an Instagram account @mechanicalmalarkey where I’ll be posting pictures the day I take them, and you’ll get sneak peaks at possible upcoming blog posts. You can also find me on Facebook at Facebook.com/MechanicalMalarkey and on … Continue reading →

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Abusing Screwdrivers

Posted on December 24, 2015 by Dan

Probably one of the most abused tools is the screwdriver. It gets used for all kinds of prying, scraping, and stabbing that it’s not designed for.

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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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Just Making It Work

Posted on October 26, 2015 by Dan

Many times when working on cars we encounter bolts in really awkward locations, that make it a pain to work on. The Toyota 4Runner has a bolt buried behind the alternator that took me an hour to get out. Hyundai … Continue reading →

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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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Using Tools Right

Posted on September 21, 2015 by Dan

I like doing things right. That means that I want to use tools the right way. I don’t like using cheater bars on wrenches, though once in a while I will if there’s no other way to get enough torque. … Continue reading →

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Toolbox Organization

Posted on September 10, 2015 by Dan

Let’s talk organization. I’m a pretty organized person when I take the time. I like to know where everything is. Some people have toolboxes that look like this. I really have no idea how they can work. How can you … Continue reading →

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