The Right Torque: Torque Limiting Extensions Explained
Honestly, I never knew what a torque limiting socket extension was until the folks from Summit Racing asked me to review a set of its own brand of extensions. I […]
Setting Up Shop: Cordless Tools, Air Tools, or Both?
We recently added more work space to our shop. While we enjoy the luxury of having sufficient room, the need to route new air lines for pneumatic tools into and […]
Parts Bin: Make Durable, Reliable Plastic Welds & Repairs with a Summit Racing Hot Stapler
Work around enough automotive interiors, and you’ll undoubtedly come across cracked and brittle plastics and trim pieces. Heck, walk through a parking lot and you’ll see an array of split […]
Drill, Baby, Drill: The Differences Between Metal and Wood Drill Bits
We’ll be the first to admit using a drill bit designed for wood to drill holes in steel or aluminum. The results were predicable–billows of smoke and holes that were […]
This Clever Drain Plug Tool Keeps Your Hands Clean & Safe During Oil Changes
The last few turns of an oil drain plug during an oil change can be the most nerve-racking moments of a gearhead’s life: Well, with the handy OTC Drain Plug […]
Summit Racing LED Winter Hats Keep Your Noggin’ Cozy While Illuminating Your Work
Winter gets cold. It also gets dark. Both good reasons to toss a Summit Racing Lighted Beanie Hat in your workbench, glove box, tool chest, or gear locker. That’s because […]
A Little Extra Reach Will Do Ya: Get at Those Awkward Fasteners with Socket Extensions
Socket extensions are a staple of any good toolbox. Available in a wide selection of lengths, the proper extension lets you reach fasteners that would otherwise be inaccessible. Conventional extensions […]
Grease Monkey: Grease Guns and Accessories Make Lubrication Jobs Easier
I don’t think anyone reading this article likes doing a grease job on a car. It’s almost always messy, and you seem to need three hands to operate the grease […]
Air Hammers: More Than a Tool of Mass Automotive Destruction
The air hammer (also known as an air chisel or pneumatic hammer) is well known as a tool of mass destruction. It does the job of a big ball peen […]
Air Apparent: How to Choose the Right Tire Pressure Gauge
If you log onto the Summit Racing website and search for tire pressure gauges, you’ll find around 100 to choose from. That’s a lot. Some are designed for high pressures. […]