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Electric to Mechanical Speedometer Cable Drive Conversion
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Electric to Mechanical Speedometer Cable Drive Conversion

February 7, 2021 Roadkill Customs
Have you put a modern transmission into your classic car, but want to keep your factory mechanical speedometer working? A Cable Drive Conversion is your solution. [More…]
SendCutSend Precision Cuts Parts for DIYers
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Take Your Project To The Next Level With Custom Laser Cut Parts, FAST

January 30, 2021 Roadkill Customs
SendCutSend will precision laser-cut even one-off parts in a variety of materials for as little as $29 and ship free in a couple of days. [More…]
Best Cordless Hammer Drill Brand
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What is the Best Cordless Hammer Drill Brand?

January 25, 2021 Roadkill Customs
Cordless hammer drills are tested in high-strength concrete, max torque, low and high clutch release torque, and battery run time under load. [More…]
Strongest 3/8” Drive Ratchet Test
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The Ultimate 3/8” Drive Ratchet Driver Torture Test

January 17, 2021 Roadkill Customs
YouTuber ClientGraphics conducts the ultimate showdown of hand tool destruction and finds the strongest ratchet brand. [More…]
Alumaloy ~ Cheap Alternative To Aluminum Welding
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Alumaloy ~ Amazon’s Cheap Alternative To Expensive Aluminum Welding

January 6, 2021 Roadkill Customs
Imagine being able to repair anything made of Aluminum, Pot Metal and Galvanized Steel using a simple propane torch. No flux! No special training. [More…]
Top Tools of 2020
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Top Tested Tools and Accessories of 2020

December 31, 2020 Roadkill Customs
Which tools and accessories made Project Farm’s Top 10 list of best tools and accessories for 2020? Let’s find out! [More…]
Lenox Tools METALMAX Diamond Edge Cutoff Wheels
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Tools That Don’t Suck ~ Lenox METALMAX Diamond Edge Cut-off Wheels

December 27, 2020 Roadkill Customs
The Lenox METALMAX diamond abrasive is an alternative to abrasive cutoff wheels for increased durability and smooth, clean and even cuts. [More…]
Which Compact Impact Wrench is Best?
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Which Compact Impact Wrench is Best?

December 26, 2020 Roadkill Customs
Project Farm tests 3/8″ drive compact impact wrenches from AC Delco, DeWalt, Ingersoll Rand, Milwaukee, and Ridgid to find out which is best! [More…]
Wire Stripper Shootout
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Wire Stripper Shootout

December 22, 2020 Roadkill Customs
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…]
Cutting Steel ~ Plasma Cutter vs Circular Saw
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Cutting Steel ~ Plasma Cutter vs Circular Saw

December 20, 2020 Roadkill Customs
The Evolution Steel Cutting Saw is put up against a top of the line, industry-leading 220 volt Hypertherm Powermax Plasma Cutter. [More…]
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Which Safety Glasses Are The Best?

December 13, 2020 Roadkill Customs
Project Farm tests Safety glass brands including 3M, Bouton, Carhartt, DeWalt, and Uvex. [More…]
Cutting Oil for Drilling Metal
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What is the Best Cutting Oil for Drilling Metal?

December 8, 2020 Roadkill Customs
Project Farm tests several products to find the best cutting oil for drilling through both mild and hardened steel. [More…]
Socket Adapters
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Which Impact Driver Socket Adapter is Best?

December 4, 2020 Roadkill Customs
Project Farm tests 18 Socket Adapter brands for maximum strength until failure and maximum clamp load force to find out which one is best. [More…]
Car Jump Starter Battery Boosters
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Which Car Jump Starter Is Best? 17 Battery Boosters Tested

November 15, 2020 Roadkill Customs
Project Farm tests 8 car battery jump starters in Part 1, then tests 9 more battery boosters, each suggested by viewers. [More…]
Bench Vises
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Which Bench Vise is the Strongest? It took breaking them to find out…

November 9, 2020 Roadkill Customs
Fireball Tool compares 12 different benchtop vises from brands including: Yost, Wilton, JET, Dewalt, Heuer, and Harbor Freight. [More…]
3/8" Cordless Ratchet Drivers
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Which 3/8″ Cordless Ratchet Driver is the Best?

November 9, 2020 Roadkill Customs
Project Farm tests battery-powered 3/8″ drive ratchet drivers to find the best: Milwaukee M12 vs Makita, Earthquake, ProStormer. [More…]
Best No Welder Aluminum Welding Rods
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Best “No Welder” Aluminum Welding Rods? Alumiweld vs Hobart vs Bernzomatic

October 6, 2020 Roadkill Customs
Todd tests the top brands of low-temperature aluminum welding or brazing rods for melting point, tensile strength, and other bonding characteristics. [More…]
Best Metal Hole Saw Brand
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Which is the Best Metal Hole Saw Brand?

September 28, 2020 Roadkill Customs
What’s the best hole saw brand for drilling through mild, medium, and hardened metal? Project Farm finds out! [More…]

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