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Whether it is a restoration, quick repair, or shop art project, knowing how to cut sheet metal is part of being a DIYer. Getting the job done safely with all … Continue Reading How to Cut Sheet Metal Using Common Tools And Methods
While many automotive fasteners on your vehicle do not require accurate torquing, the critical components certainly do, such as suspension, engine, and drivetrain components. If you do not use a … Continue Reading Precision Matters: How To Use a Torque Wrench The Right Way
We have all done it, used a flathead screwdriver as a pry bar or a wrench as a hammer in times of need, but these common mistakes can lead to … Continue Reading Know-How Notes: 10 Common Tool Mistakes
In search of an easy upgrade to your work space? There are a number of small fixes and workshop tools to transform your space with little effort.
Working on your own vehicle means having a lot of different tools, going far beyond those found in the typical tool kits and kitchen drawer. When it comes to specialty … Continue Reading Know-How Notes: Punch & Chisel Guide
The best automotive hand tools are the ones that make a project simple and easy, so you don’t have to spend extra time seeking out work-arounds or jury-rigging your own gear. With the right base of tools in your garage you should be able to tackle a wide range of repairs…
Summer roads carry thousands of families traveling the highways and byways of these United States, searching for fun and togetherness in the sun. Along with that, the roads come with … Continue Reading Road Trippin’! Prep your Emergency Toolbox for Summer
If you have an aspiring mechanic, do-it-yourselfer or all-around handy person on your holiday shopping list, find the perfect gift here. These six gift ideas are both practical and exciting, and are sure to please those who love tackling automotive or household projects…
Electrical issues are one of the most difficult problems to trace down in a car. Many times the issue is intermittent, where sometimes the circuit works, and sometimes it does … Continue Reading Know-How Notes: How to Use Crimp Terminals The Right Way