Category Archives: Tool Basics
Power Tool Tech: Brushless Motors 101
You’ll be hearing a lot about brushless power tools on ToolGuyd and elsewhere. Here’s a brief explanation about what this actually means.Continue Reading
Hammer Drill Driver vs. Impact Driver, What’s the Difference?
If you’ve ever wondered about how an impact driver differs from a hammer drill, here’s a brief explanation.Continue Reading
5 Reasons to Buy a T-Handle Screwdriver Bit Holder
Do you have a T-handle bit holder in your tool box? If not, here are a couple of good reasons why you should buy one.Continue Reading
8 Garage Essentials – How to Deck Out or Upgrade Your Garage
Do you agree with what we feel are the top 8 garage essentials?Continue Reading
Hammer Drills Demystified, and Why You Might Need One
My article on hammer drills just went live on Popular Mechanics’ website. Titled Who Needs a Hammer Drill, the article discusses the benefits of a hammer drill, the differences between various tool styles, and talks a little about the appropriate drill bits. …Continue Reading
Anti Cam Out Screwdriver Tips – “ACO” & “ACR”
Here we take a closer look (literally) at ACR (anti-cam-out) screwdriver tips.Continue Reading
Holey Sheet Metal!
Need to brush up on your sheet metal hole-making skills ? Check out my how-to over at Popular Mechanics!
How to Use a Ridgid Flaring Tool
How do you use a Ridgid tube flaring tool? Check out Steve’s detailed HowTo over at the ShopNGarage Forum to find out! Update: The Shop N Garage forum is defunct, so the broken links have been removed. Sorry about that, this …Continue Reading
How to Use Split Ring Pliers
Split rings, most commonly found on keychains, are typically used in craft projects, and in fishing lures and tackle. Most of the time, a lone split ring will be relatively easy to open - all you need is a finger nail …Continue Reading
How to Use a Rotary Tubing or Pipe Cutter
After yesterday’s quick review of a Superior Tools pipe cutter, we received a few inquiries about how to properly use such a cutter. Most if not all rotary tubing and pipe cutters share a similar design. Like a C-clamp, there …Continue Reading
Intro to Dead Blow Hammers
A dead blow hammer is a type of mallet designed to deliver strong blows with minimal rebound. The head of a dead blow mallet is hollow and filled with sand or shot. Because of this, the force delivered by each …Continue Reading
