Pry Bars: Useful Tools That Get No Respect
No one ponders a pry bar (crow bar, pinch bar, etc.), at least blissfully. It’s a tool that gets zero recognition and little respect, yet it is actually incredibly useful. So […]
Tap & Die 101: How to Use a Tap & Die Set to Cut Internal & External Threads
If you have any sort of shop experience, you’ll know that pulling out the tap and die set usually means something went wrong. Probably the only thing worse is when […]
10 Cheap & Easy Tool Hacks That Solve Common Problems in the Garage
Garage hacks? I’ll bet everyone reading this has their own examples—things that fix targeted issues without spending a large amount of cash on specialized tools or apparatuses. Those fixes might […]
Video: An Introduction to Common Valvetrain Tools (& How to Use Them)
Working on a cylinder head and valvetrain is one of the first introductions many folks have to more advanced engine building techniques. And though that mix of rocker arms, valve […]
Tools Under $30 Gift Guide: Finger/Thumbwheel Ratchets
Whether it’s for a holiday or birthday, this Tools Under 30 Dollars Gift Guide Series shows you important, yet somewhat uncommon, tools that any gearhead would want. Today, let’s talk about Finger Ratchets. […]
The Humble Screwdriver: The Most Mistreated Tool in the Toolbox?
Ponder the humble screwdrivers that live in a typical kitchen junk drawer. Some are used for probing. Some are used for prying. Some are used for scraping. Some are used […]
Tools Under $30 Gift Guide: Long Handle Wrenches
Whether it’s for a holiday or birthday, this Tools Under 30 Dollars Gift Guide Series shows you important, yet somewhat uncommon, tools that any gearhead would want. Today, let’s talk about Long […]
Pick Up Tricks: Must-Have Tools for Securing & Recovering Lost Hardware Like Bolts, Nuts, Clips & Fasteners
You probably know that sinking feeling when a critical washer or nut drops out of sight. It’s horrible. I’m sure all of you have had that experience. Here’s a personal […]
12 Volt, 18 Volt & Beyond: Which Rechargeable Battery-Powered Automotive Tools Are Right For You?
It’s an age-old question: “Do I buy a 12 volt rechargeable battery-powered tool, or do I step up and buy an 18V (or bigger) one? That’s a great question and […]
Tool Review: Summit Racing Turret-Style Flaring Tool
While there are a few ways to make flares on custom brake and fuel lines, using a turret-style line flaring tool—like the Summit Racing Professional Flaring Tool—is one of our […]