Technical Info
Hot Rod Engines 101 ~ Early Cadillac OHV V8 Engines
Stock Cadillac’s made good power and torque and were quite smooth-running making them a popular engine swap for early hot rodders. [More…]
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Hot Rod Lifestyle
Testing the Craftsman Hand Tool Lifetime Warranty and Return Policy
Will Lowes or Ace Hardware swap $200 in broken Craftsman lifetime warrantied tools that were not purchased there, and without a receipt? [More…]
How To & DIY
How and Where To Swap and Replace Broken Hand Tools
An overview of tool brand company warranty, return process, customer service contact information, and drop-off and return location finders. [More…]
Hot Rod Lifestyle
Did You Win The DD Speed Shop 1957 Chevy Bel Air Giveaway Car?
Now that DD Speed Shop has made their subscriber goal, the 1957 Belair has finally been given away to one lucky individual! [More…]
Products & Reviews
Wire Stripper Shootout
We look at several wire stripper designs — know what to look for and what to avoid when hunting for the best wire stripper for your needs. [More…]
Roadkill Powersports
Go-Kart Mysteriously Appears ~ Will it Run and Ride?
A yard kart showed up one morning at Ike’s warehouse with a Honda 5HP overhead cam engine and a few other parts. Will it run and ride? [More…]
Products & Reviews
Cutting Steel ~ Plasma Cutter vs Circular Saw
The Evolution Steel Cutting Saw is put up against a top of the line, industry-leading 220 volt Hypertherm Powermax Plasma Cutter. [More…]
Rides & Roadkillers
1932 Ford Gasser Barn Find ~ Legit Drag Racing History Revealed
Imagine a 1932 Ford three-window coupe Gasser in a chicken house. Now imagine that it has deep drag racing history that goes back to 1957. [More…]
Shop Basics
Plasma Cutting 101 ~ Introduction to Plasma Cutting
Plasma Arc Cutting machines are so affordable now that even a lot of home hobbyists have started using them in their home garages. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Clean and Sharpen a Dull Metal File
When your go-to file is worn and not cutting its time for chemical cleaning and sharpening and it’s probably a lot easier than you imagine. [More…]