Every mechanic and tradesman has had to deal with rust on their tools. Often it happens from leaving them out at night or not cleaning them before you put them away.
Depending on the tool you might actually ruin it past repair if it gets rusty. If you leave any precision tool like a torque wrench or micrometer out without cleaning it or place it in a tool box that has moisture in it you …
The old saying that you need the right tool for the job has some truth to it. Whether you are a Mechanic starting out your career or a high end hobbyist that thinks its better to put labor charges into tools and do the job yourself you have probably already found out the hard way that some tools are better then others.
I say you probably found out the hard way because like most people …
Voltage testers that are used for your home’s electrical wiring have lower requirements then those used to diagnose your cars charging system or other electronic devices.
For the most part electrical testers for 110 to 220 volt AC will test for the presence of current at a location. They are usually used to diagnose if there is a fault between the circuit breaker and the outlet or appliance, a mismatch in the wiring of a …
Battery technology is changing every day and this is a good thing for consumers. Rechargeable Batteries can be found in everything from electronics, tools and even cars but when choosing a product how do you know which battery will give you the best performance at a decent price.
For consumers there are two types of batteries that you will come into contact with: OEM Manufacturer Batteries that are sealed special batteries only fitting …
If you have a relatively large lawn to cut then you are probably thinking about purchasing a Riding Lawn Tractor.
When choosing a Lawn Tractor you should decide up front what jobs you expect it to perform and take into account the terrain of your yard and obstacles you will need to get around.
As for the basic shape of riding mowers you will find a high profile version that can perform many duties other then just cutting your grass and a …
How often has it happened you drive 45 minutes to your customers location and the first hole you drill or board you cut something happens that kills your favorite tool.
Everyone has been there, but what can you do to get your work done?
Here are a few ideas that might help.
First understand that every tool has a lifespan and one day or another there is going to be a need for Repair or Replacement.
If you …
Product:Ridged SeeSnake
Function: Inspecting inside hard to get to Locations
Quality: Very Good
Features: Color LCD Camera
Extension Cable upto 30 Feet
Optional Pickup Tools
Battery Operated
The Ridged SeeSnake is a great inspection tool for many different trades.
The tool is designed for remote use without the need for external power which means you can take it with you into crawl spaces, attics and other places where you need to get your work done and don’t want the hassle …
Tool Chests are a great way to store and sort your hand tools and although they have been used by Automotive Mechanics for years they are finding their ways into home garages too.
There are many options when purchasing a Tool Chest so you should look for one that meets your own needs.
Models are available in many sizes and with special options. You can choose from a single piece tool chest or start off by …
Whether you are installing a back splash surround or a new tile floor in your kitchen one of the most important jobs is cutting tiles to fit within the area you are working on.
There are basically four grades of Tile Cutters. Hand Tools that can cut full tiles in half or on angles, Electric wet and dry diamond saws that can cut straight lines and in slightly intricate shapes, Gasoline or large tile saws that also can be used for …
In our tests we were able to get our hands on three different brands of brad nailers.
Each manufacturer put up a good fight and the results were very close but as you will see the differences in features picked our winner.
So lets get started who is in our showdown
First we have the Bostitch bt200k
Second comes the Hitachi NT50ae2
Third is the Dewalt D51238k
How our tests were made
Each product was examined at the same …