Tools

Nothing stops a project faster in its tracks than a busted tool. And while that’s a really frustrating situation for the home gearhead, it’s a massive productivity hit for a […]

Angle grinders are common in most enthusiasts’ garages. They can grind, they can cut, and in a pinch, they can sand. In fact, with the right attachment, they can polish […]

There’s perhaps no worse sound for a mechanic to hear than that dreadful “skrrriiink!” of a socket wrench as it spins off a busted bolt head or stud. That’s because […]

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 Trim, […]

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 Tire […]

In a recent article on DIY Wheel Alignment Tips, we made the following observation: “Wheel alignments are often thought of as a job for professionals with fancy laser-guided equipment. Or […]

Work on enough cars and trucks and you’ll inevitably get to one fitted with fancy custom wheels with narrow lug nut bores. That presents a big dilemma: How do you […]

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 […]

For many serious fabrication and metalworking shops, a plasma cutter is a must-have tool. That’s because a quality plasma cutter not only saves you a ton of time, it delivers […]

There aren’t a lot of cost-effective methods to move heavy things in your shop (or install an engine for that matter). Sure, a gantry crane of some sort will work […]