As I reached for my impact wrench in the middle of a rather special project, I wondered if this tool was able to adjust to the settings I needed. Frustrated, I did some research online to find out if impact wrenches are adjustable. Are impact wrenches adjustable? It is possible […]
After realizing that I needed to use a spanner wrench for something I was trying to do around the house recently, I began shopping online for one as usual. However, I wasn’t sure what size I needed, and if all of these tools were the same. So, I did some […]
At my old shop, we went through table saw and circular saw blades so quick that we started to pay to have them sharpened. One day when I needed to pick up a new CS blade, I wondered if they are universal and interchangeable with each other. Recently, I did […]
How to use a hammer safely – the complete guide When using a hammer it’s important to be aware of more than just what you intend to use it for. How to use a hammer safely may seem like a simple issue of “grab and go” for most but the […]
Pneumatic tools are powered by compressed air, and they have a wide variety of applications. Here is your ultimate guide to air tool types, use and maintenance. According to research, DIY projects account for 38% of all home improvement efforts performed annually. Why are so many people trusting themselves to […]
A jackhammer might be overkill for a tooth cavity but for people like me it’s also a bit cumbersome for its intended purpose: breaking up concrete, pavement, and whatnot. Most of my life I used tools which were more for the average Joe Do-It-Yourself who doesn’t have any heavy construction […]
About 10 months ago I purchased my first electric motorcycle while living abroad in China. I got my motorcycle license back in the US about 7 years ago, and while there are some obvious similarities—such as appearance–this bike is definitely a bit different than its gas-powered big brother. So what’s […]
One day while I was nailing together some brand-new cabinets, one of my shop mates, Kenny, walked in and whipped out something a bit surprising—a Makita cordless impact driver. At the time all of us had been using common cordless drills for years, each preferring a different brand but it […]
It wasn’t so obvious to me for years and I honestly didn’t think much about it, but the important question remains: how can I use and care for my power tools? Power tool care requires knowledge of and adherence to two key things: common sense and manufacturer guidelines. It seems […]
Recently I had a thought—and yes, it does remind me of the cartoon version of Beauty & the Beast where he sings that thinking is a dangerous pastime—but I had the thought nonetheless–does my dad still have his old Craftsman electric drill? If so, does it work? And if it […]
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