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Bad Machining Job
When I first bought my tools, at the start of my first semester of automotive school, I got a whole…
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Old SSTs
Years ago, long before my time at the shop, my dealership used to sell Buicks along with Toyota. A strange…
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Brake Caliper Hangers
Hello 2016! I now have an Instagram account @mechanicalmalarkey where I’ll be posting pictures the day I take them, and…
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Abusing Screwdrivers
Probably one of the most abused tools is the screwdriver. It gets used for all kinds of prying, scraping, and…
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Christmas Tool Gift Guide
It’s already December, which means Christmas is coming up. If you have a mechanic in your life or just a…
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Just Making It Work
Many times when working on cars we encounter bolts in really awkward locations, that make it a pain to work…
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Tool Review: Grey Pneumatic Duo Sockets
They’re grey. They’re for use on pneumatic tools. And they are sockets. Duo? I first heard about these from EricTheCarGuy.…
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Using Tools Right
I like doing things right. That means that I want to use tools the right way. I don’t like using…
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Toolbox Organization
Let’s talk organization. I’m a pretty organized person when I take the time. I like to know where everything is.…
