In this day and age, most buildings use steel frames that the average saw or drill can’t penetrate. Apart from being as thick as tree trunks, steel beams are also quite heavy and won’t fit on the average drill press work surface. To drill holes into metal obelisks, you’ll need a magnetic drill press. A [...]
Engine cranes, workshop cranes, or engine hoists, as you can imagine, are used to carefully lift and remove your car’s engine. Whether you’re an avid vehicle hobbyist or plan on opening your own auto shop, you absolutely have to have one of these hoists in your workshop. There’s absolutely no way you’re going to rebuilt [...]
A tire balancing machine is a must-have tool for those of you who plan on opening your own auto shop. After scouring the market, you’ve probably come across dozens of different models with a ton of variance. The problem isn’t finding a working tire balancing machine, but rather finding the best. If your quest is [...]
If you’re thinking of starting your own home garage, then a tire mounting machine is one of the best investments you could make. Changing tires and wheels take quite a bit of effort, and if you don’t have the right tools on hand, you could either end up damaging your rims, puncturing the tire, snapping [...]
If you own your own vehicle, then changing tires is practically unavoidable. It goes without saying that driving on a flat tire isn’t good for your rims, but how exactly do you replace a flat without driving your car to the nearest auto shopSure, the AAA offers roadside assistance, but if you’re not in America [...]
When it comes to protecting your car from the harsh elements of Mother Nature, people tend to forget that their tires and rims are just as susceptible to damage. After all, tires are naturally durable and made to last months if not years, so a bit of sun, rain, or snow exposure can’t be too [...]
When it comes to road safety, you can never be too careful. For instance, what will you do when your car has a flat in the middle of the night, and the nearest gas station is 50 miles awayWhy risk walking the 50 miles and exposing yourself to coyotes and other nighttime hunters when you [...]
Believe it or not, that oil pressure indicator that’s lit up on your car’s actually means something. When the oil pressure light turns on, it means the longevity of the engine is at risk. The longer you operate your car with improper oil pressure, the more severe damage to your car’s engine can become over [...]
All it takes is lifting one stack of 2-ton pallets and – BAM! – Your spine is thrown out of whack. You probably should have lifted with your legs, or, you know, not attempted to lift something so heavy with your bare hands. If your business is involved in moving pallets or other such objects [...]
The key to being a DIY god is not having the most expensive tools and equipment for getting the job done. It’s all about doing it as economically and efficient as possible. If you’re looking to do at-home car maintenance, the first things you need are a pair of reliable service jacks. For [...]
