Automotive Basics
How To Use A Hacksaw and Select the Right Blade
A hacksaw is a fine-toothed saw made for cutting metal, plastics and other materials that can’t easily be cut with ordinary saws. [More…]
Shop Basics
Shop Basics
Can you REALLY Read a Tape Measure?
Whether you’re a professional just getting started, reading a tape measure correctly is key to parts that fit and solid results. [More…]
Shop Basics
How To Choose The Right Twist Drill Bit For The Job
Andrew Harnett on twist drill selection, pros and cons of high-speed steel, cobalt, carbide, plus coatings, drill point, flute geometry, and more. [More…]
Home Garage
Who Says Real Mechanics Don’t Wear Gloves?
Mechanics should consider wearing gloves — and not just to keep their hands clean — automotive work can lead to some nasty chemicals. [More…]
DIY Projects
Essential Fabrication Tools ~ DIY Plate Dog and Wedge
Every Fabricator should have a plate dog and wedge in their toolbox. If you don’t, here’s how to build some from nothing but scrap material. [More…]
DIY Projects
Could You Use A Third Hand In The Shop? DIY Part Holder
We’ve heard it called many things; a third hand, a grasshopper — whatever you call it, you need to make one for your shop. Period. They come in very handy, will often save you in a pinch, and cost almost nothing to make… [More…]
How To & DIY
An Insanely Easy Torch Cutting Hack For Perfect Cuts
This quick and easy cutting hack will help you make perfect oxy/acetylene torch cuts. [More…]
Shop Basics
The Full Guide to Oxy Fuel Cutting
Choosing the appropriate cutting tips; Setting pressures; Cutting hacks for more consistent cuts; Scarfing; Rose Buds and more. [More…]
Home Garage
6 Tools All Beginning Metal Fabricators Must Have
Going over the 6 most important and affordable tools all beginning metal fabricators must have in their garage. [More…]
Shop Basics
13 Tips and Tricks for Drilling Metal
YouTuber AvE brings you an Advanced Drilling Skill Builder: 13 Tips and Tricks for Drilling Metal. [More…]
DIY Projects
Best DIY Garage Floor Coatings
Best DIY solutions for garage flooring and workshop flooring options and alternatives. [More…]
Automotive Basics
Take A Few Extra Minutes and Do Things Right
Stacey David talks about the importance of taking the time to do things right the first time and not settling for “it works fine”. [More…]
Shop Basics
Tapping Essentials ~ Every Machinist Needs to Watch This
In this Tip of the Day video, Mark goes deep into the art of tapping, giving you valuable insight into which tap to use, and when to use it. [More…]
Home Garage
5 Must-Have Metalworking and Welding Tools for Beginners
Top five must-have tools for metalworking — these will get you started and will be used no matter how much gear you add to your arsenal. [More…]
Automotive Basics
Essential Tools for the Home Mechanic
Popular Mechanics associate auto editor Ben Wojdyla shows us his recommendations for the essential tools in anyone’s set in this episode of Saturday Mechanic. [More…]
Shop Basics
Uses and Applications for Screws and Rivets
Power Nation goes over various types of screw and rivet fasteners available, touching on use and application. [More…]
Shop Basics
Tips On Using An Oxy Acetylene Cutting Torch
Several tips on using an oxyacetylene cutting torch – whether it’s cutting or heating things up, it’s a good tool to know how to use. [More…]
Shop Basics
Types and Uses of Shears
You have several families of tools in your box, and one of those would be shears, which use two blades passing each other to cut material. [More…]
