A Look at Die Grinders—and Why You Need One
Die grinders are the perfect tool for many jobs such as porting and polishing, cutting, and of course, grinding. Die grinders were first used to finish and match profiles of […]
A Good Oil Filter Wrench Can Be Your First Step to Easy DIY Oil Changes
As part of our Tools Under 30 Dollars Gift Guide Series, we’re showcasing an essential tool for folks taking their first step into DIY automotive maintenance. The humble oil filter wrench. […]
Parts Bin: This Handy Shop Cart from Summit Racing Can Hold Your Tools & Parts, Then Fold Neatly Away for Storage
Bad things happen when you’re elbow deep in a project and don’t have a place to put all the tools and parts you’re using during the job. Admittedly, we’ve set […]
Righty-Tighty, Lefty-Loosey: A Quick Guide to Ratchets
The go-to tool for tightening and loosening fasteners is the common ratchet. Everyone has at least one, but most have lots more. I myself have over a dozen. But like […]
Buyer’s Guide: How to Pick the Best Tin Snips for Your Metalworking Projects
Here’s another installment of our Tools Under 30 Dollars Gift Guide Series. These articles show you important, yet somewhat uncommon, tools that any gearhead would want. Today, let’s talk about Tin Snips. *** […]
Not Your Father’s Creeper: A Look at Modern Mechanic’s Creepers
Mechanic’s creepers have been around forever. In the old days, creepers had some sort of wooden framework, a wood base (usually plywood) and a (barely) padded headrest. They almost always […]
Essential Garage Tools: Drain Pans, Drip Trays, Funnels & Parts Organizers
Some things seldom considered in a hot rod and/or race shop are “vessels.” And we’re not talking the ocean-going variety here, we’re referring to drain pans, drip pans, funnels, and […]
Parts Bin: Clear Out Your Crusty, Clogged Grease Fittings with a LockNLube Grease Buster
If you’ve ever struggled with a stubborn, clogged grease fitting, you know it’s a frustrating—and usually messy—situation. The problem is, old grease can harden and gum-up inside the fitting, which […]
Understanding Lumens, LEDs & Light Output: A Garage & Shop Light Buyer’s Guide
A long time ago, I built a pretty slick NHRA Stock Eliminator car in an unfinished 1,000 square foot garage—the car actually went on to win some major events, but […]
Fit-All Tools: Using Adjustable Wrenches
Usually few folks admit to using an adjustable wrench. Some won’t even claim to own one (I confess: I own eight of them). The reason is, the adjustable wrench has […]