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The Best S-Shaped Obstruction Wrenches To Maximize Wrench Clearance
8 Feb 2018

The Best S-Shaped Obstruction Wrenches To Maximize Wrench Clearance

by schachm3ister | posted in: Articles, Hand Tools | 0

Perhaps one of the largest challenges when wrenching on modern cars is access to fasteners, as manufacturers trend toward smaller cars to improve fuel efficiency. As manufacturers try to cram more electronics into ever smaller engine bays, something has to … Continued

Chrome Plated Versus Black Oxide Tools
28 Jan 2018

Chrome Plated Versus Black Oxide Tools

by schachm3ister | posted in: Articles, Hand Tools | 0

When you thumb through the latest tool or parts catalog you received in the mail, you’ll notice tools with varying surface finishes. Each type of surface finish has positives and negatives, depending on your needs. Two of the most common … Continued

Impact Sockets Versus Standard Sockets
8 Jan 2018

Impact Sockets Versus Standard Sockets

by schachm3ister | posted in: Articles, Hand Tools, Power Tools | 0

One of the most common hand tool related questions that we get is which are better, impact sockets or standard sockets? When it comes to impact sockets versus standard sockets, there are only a few minor considerations that you must … Continued

The Best Half Moon Obstruction Wrench Set For Difficult Bolt Access
27 Dec 2017

The Best Half Moon Obstruction Wrench Set For Difficult Bolt Access

by schachm3ister | posted in: Articles, Hand Tools | 0

Hand space when repairing your car can become difficult to come by on the later model vehicles. Engine bays are feeling smaller and smaller as more electronic components and features are being packed into every nook and cranny with any … Continued

6-Point Versus 12-Point Wrenches And Sockets
2 Dec 2017

6-Point Versus 12-Point Wrenches And Sockets

by schachm3ister | posted in: Articles, Hand Tools | 0

Remember that old saying that “necessity is the mother of invention”? In the 15th century, carriages started to become the transport of choice for the masses. No longer were fancy carriages just for the wealthy, and no longer did the … Continued

The Best Angled Wrenches For Working On Cars
14 Nov 2017

The Best Angled Wrenches For Working On Cars

by schachm3ister | posted in: Articles, Hand Tools | 0

As vehicles become more and more compact with various engine management systems, the days of sitting in the engine bay when working on your old land-yacht have become extinct. Everything automotive is undoubtedly getting smaller, more compact, and more tightly … Continued

Are Universal Sockets Worth It For Automotive Use? Short Answer Is No…
11 Nov 2017

Are Universal Sockets Worth It For Automotive Use? Short Answer Is No…

by schachm3ister | posted in: Articles, Hand Tools | 0

If you’ve watched enough late night television, you’ve probably seen the commercials for a universal socket. They most commonly look like a typical socket and have movable pins inside that conform to the size of the head on the nut … Continued

Can An Impact Socket Be Used With A Normal (Hand) Ratchet?
5 Nov 2017

Can An Impact Socket Be Used With A Normal (Hand) Ratchet?

by schachm3ister | posted in: Articles, Hand Tools | 0

Sometimes no matter how hard you look, you just can’t find the socket you are searching for. After you’ve looked high and low, in the tool box, in every drawer, and everywhere you thought you may have left it after … Continued

Best Offset Wrenches For Accessing Obstructed Bolts
29 Oct 2017

Best Offset Wrenches For Accessing Obstructed Bolts

by schachm3ister | posted in: Articles, Hand Tools | 0

Often times when repairing your car you don’t have any issues getting a ratchet or a combination wrench on a fastener to apply torque. Most times, fasteners are easy to access and thus there isn’t a need for a fancy … Continued

The Best Spanner Wrench For Removing Engine Pulleys
27 Oct 2017

The Best Spanner Wrench For Removing Engine Pulleys

by schachm3ister | posted in: Articles, Hand Tools | 0

Having a full drawer of specialty tools is great when you need them, and a spanner wrench is a tool that falls squarely into this category. Unlike a combination wrench, a spanner wrench (not to be confused with a C … Continued

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