We’ve all been told to make a place for everything and put everything in its place. My dad was always big win this, and it’s sound advice, really. After all, how can you put something away if you don’t know where “away” is? And the older we get, the more […]
Tag: Workshop
Why Scroll Compressors Are Quieter Than Conventional Air Compressors
No home workshop is truly compete without an air compressor. But spend any time working around one and you may soon find yourself wishing you didn’t rely on air to run so much of your shop. To put it mildly, conventional reciprocating-piston air compressors tend to be loud. Not a […]
Get More Out of Your Vise with These Special Jaws
The one piece of equipment no workshop should ever be without is a bench vise. A vise adds not only a measure of safety, but also versatility. In fact, a good vise is like having an extra pair of hands, especially when you’re working alone. But this ubiquitous chunk of […]
Five New Year Resolutions for Car Enthusiasts
Out with the old and in with the new. So long 2023. It’s 2024 now, and you know what that means. Yep, it’s time to make some meaningless New Year’s resolutions. But what if, instead of promising to start working work out, eat more healthy, or spend more time with […]
Organize Your Workspace Before You Dig Into That Restoration
You finally got that project you’ve been dreaming about building. But the more you look at it, the more you realize it’s going to need a lot of work. In fact, it might need a full restoration – body, chassis, mechanicals, interior – the whole enchilada. That’s the situation I […]
2023 Stocking Stuffer and Last Minute Gift Guide
If time’s running out and you’re still looking for one last thing for the DIYer on your shopping list, maybe we can help. Here are 10 great gifts that will get plenty of use in the shop and will definitely be appreciated. And they’re all under $50* so they won’t […]
The DIY Auto Restorer’s Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide 2023
Someone in your life restoring an old car or truck at home? If they’re like us and always tinkering in the garage with some old project, chances are they’re going to need some help. We’ve combed our catalog and pulled together a list of tools and equipment especially for the […]
The DIY Fabricator’s Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide 2023
Looking to set up your shop for some heavy duty fab projects? Or maybe just add that one tool you’ve always wanted? We’ve gathered up a selection of fabricators’ favorites priced for any budget. Take advantage of holiday specials for yourself, or put this list in front of someone who […]
5 Tips To Get the Most Out of Your Torque Wrench
Whether you’re torquing down a cylinder head or bolting wheels back up after a brake job, there’s no substitute for a torque wrench when you need to accurately, uniformly fasten mechanical components together. Whether you go old school with the mechanical click-type wrench or prefer the reassuring beep of the […]