Category Archive: Apex Engine Tech, Apex Spotlight, Apex Tech Stories, ENGINE, TECH, Tech Stories, Tools, Videos
Who Makes The Best OBD 2 Code Scanner? Are They All The Same? If Spending More Money Makes It Better, The Test Should Show That.
OBD 2 Scanners are no different than anything else we are going to buy, and if there is a cheap option we’re always going to wonder if it will do the job and how well. I know there are people...
Halfass Kustoms 1949 GMC Roadster Pickup Custom: Removing The Bed To Laser Clean The Chassis. Do These Really Work?
In the last video, Brent modified the rear fenders to make them fit the overall look of the bed much better. In this one he’s working on the rear of the chassis, to get it ready for some paint and...
New Tool Testing: Shootout Between New Worx NITRO And Amazon’s Best Impact Wrench vs Milwaukee
It’s time for another tool test from our friends at the Torque Test Channel. These are some of the best tool tests you are going to see on the internet, and they really put them through their...
Featured Products: Budget Beasts! YOST Sealed Back HD Mechanics Vises From Eastwood. A Stout New Vise Line At A Great Price
When I was growing up my grandpa had some really cool tools. Not because they were fancy necessarily, but because they were insanely beefy and built to last. I can’t even imagine the number of...
You’re Using a Torque Wrench Wrong! Or Are You Using A Torque Wrench Right? MythBusting: The 10 Do’s & Dont’s Of Torque Wrenching
I’m writing this BEFORE watching the video, because I don’t want to be prejudiced by what the Torque Test Channel is trying to teach us all about using a torque wrench properly. And...
The Torque Test Channel Bought And Tested the New Universal Cordless Tool Battery for All Tool Brands – Is This The Game Changer We’ve All Been Looking For?
Cordless tools have become some of the most powerful and convenient in industries of all kinds. Clearly we care about the automotive enthusiasts and DIY crowd, but you can’t argue with the...
Is It Possible To Get A Show Quality Paint Job From A Spray Can? Kevin Tetz Gives It A Try!
Kevin Tetz has been doing paint and bodywork for decades, and has been teaching others how to do it for nearly as long. He’s a pro in every sense of the word, and I’m not alone in saying...
Old VS New Bench Vise Shootout: New Fireball Tool 614 Hardtail vs Vintage Reed 208. Which One Will Survive?
When it comes to shop equipment, many believe that the only way to get anything good is to get stuff that is old, and I understand the thought process. But is age alone the way to determine quality?...
How Amazon Made The 1 Million Lumen Flashlight Possible. But Are Real, And Possible, The Same Thing? Not Quite.
Everyone knows to take the specs on import tools with a grain of salt. After all, they are known for exaggerating to get sales. But realistically you know that an import tool that costs 1/10th of...
Metal Shaping With A Palm Nailer? Wait… What? YES! Making A Hand Planishing Hammer With A Palm Nailer!
A planishing hammer is an ultra simple machine in principle. It’s basically just making the same hammer strikes you would with a body hammer and dolly, but doing it way faster. That way you can...
Cordless Tool Testing: DeWALT’s Unreleased Flagship Drill DCD1007 vs Milwaukee. The Torque Test Channel Puts Them To The Test!
It’s time for some more tool testing! This time the Torque Test Channel is putting the newest DeWalt drill through its paces and up against the best from Milwaukee. This drill isn’t even...
Tool Spotlight: Just Wow! Klein KNECT Pass-through and Metric Deep Flip Socket sets. Klein is on a ModBOX Tool Roll!
It’s a good thing I don’t have any money, because otherwise I’d probably have to add on to my shop just to hold tools. I love them, but I guess so do most car guys. We’ve been...
DIY Hi Tech Hydraulic Press Brake Project: PART 2 – Making An Adjustable Backstop Using A Linear Actuator
Here’s Part 2 of the cool DIY Hydraulic Press Brake. Keep in mind, this isn’t just a simple press brake. It’s got automation, production capabilities, and more but it’s a DIY...
