How To & DIY
How To Choose The Right Air Compressor For Your Automotive Workshop
There are four major specifications you’ll need to decide on: pump configuration, tank size, output, and electrical requirements. [More…]
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How To & DIY
Ron Covell’s Tips for Using Aviation Snips
Ron Covell shows the details of using aircraft snips with ample demos of how they are used to make clean cuts without distorting the metal. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Remove Mill Scale
You need to remove mill scale prior to welding. Mill scale is a pain to get off without impacting the material beneath it. [More…]
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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…]
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…]
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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…]
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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…]
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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…]
