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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...] Read More

3 years ago

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… Read More

3 years ago

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… Read More

3 years ago

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… Read More

3 years ago

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… Read More

4 months ago

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… Read More

4 years ago

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,… Read More

4 years ago

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… Read More

4 years ago

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… Read More

4 years ago

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...] Read More

5 years ago