When I was considering a small home improvement project recently, I read something online about using a cordless nail gun for the particular task I wanted to complete. Since I had never used one of these before, I decided to come up with an interactive guide on how cordless nail guns work and how they …
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When I was going through my home tool kit this weekend, I came across my oldest pair of pliers that I have used for several projects over the years. Thinking back to everything that I cut into with these handy tools, I wondered if there is anything that pliers should not be used to cut. …
When I was a poor kid, I loved to tinker but was always at the mercy of my dad’s limited toolbox, so as I lacked a decent variety of stuff, quite often I found myself trying to use tools for projects other than their intended purpose. One of those such unique uses was cutting screws …
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As I’ve spent too many hours under the hood of my various rides, it was inevitable that I would eventually wonder if head bolts can be reused. After doing some more digging, I came up with the answer to this question, and gained some valuable information on the topic along with it. Can you reuse …
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 reading to find out if …
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 some research of my own …
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When I was planning out a mechanical, home DIY project recently, I realized that I had quite a few bolts that needed to be tightened and loosened. Looking down at my torque wrench, I wondered if I could actually use it for this purpose. So, I did some research online to find out if my …
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 truth of the matter is …
Much to my surprise, I learned that transmission weight can determine the way we go about working on our car, what we’re able to actually do, shipping costs, performance, and more. How much does a transmission weigh? Most transmissions generally weigh between 100 and 400 pounds (45 to 181 kg), although the type of vehicle …
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 tackle such efforts as demolition, …
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