The Common Bench Vise: Is This the Most-Used Tool in a Garage or Workshop?
Ponder the common bench vise. Just about everyone reading this will have one or two of them in the shop or in a trailer (or even mounted on a truck […]
Articles written by: Wayne Scraba
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The Hook Up: There’s More to Tie-Downs Than Meets the Eye
You should always properly secure your vehicle anytime you trailer it to a race or event. It’s not just the smart, safe way to transport your ride, it’s a legal […]
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Bearing Down: Engine Crankshaft & Cam Bearing Basics
It should be no secret to anyone reading this that bearings are used for the camshaft along with the crankshaft main and rod journals in an automotive application. While some […]
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Tool Time: How to Fix Drill Bits with Palmgren’s Cool Drill Bit Sharpener
I don’t know about you but I have pretty good collection of dull drill bits in my tool cabinet. I always promise myself I’ll replace them soon, but it seems […]
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Fabulous Fakes! Are Mock-Up Motors Worth It?
I once viewed mock-up motors with a bit of disdain, asking myself why anybody would waste their money on one. But then I started pondering my own project: Here I […]
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How to Set Valve Lash
Setting valve lash on an engine with a mechanical cam is a necessary evil. Most pro engine builders will tell you the lash on a race car should be checked […]
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Building Custom Exhaust Systems: It’s the Little Things That Count
Many exhaust systems are basically plug and play—line up the pipes, clamp ‘em together, and everything more or less fits. But what if you have an oddball combination or a […]
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Tools for Tuning Holley Carburetors: You Need More Than You Think
Recently I found myself setting up a Holley Ultra XP carburetor. When I looked at my workbench, I was actually surprised by the sheer number of tools laid out. I’m […]
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Interior Decorator: How to Install Automotive Carpet
Laying down automotive carpet in your car might not seem like that big a job. But it’s not exactly a flop-down-and-go job either. We were reminded of this first-hand when […]
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Tool Time Savers: 8 Tools for Dealing with Hard-to-Reach Fasteners
Everyone has a car with at least one impossible to reach bolt or other fastener. In some cases, there could be a dozen or more of those cuss-word bolts. We’ve […]
