Category Archive: TECH, Tech Stories, Tools, Videos
By FAR the Best Angle Grinders The Torque Test Channel Has Tested Yet: Bosch, Ridgid & DeWALT Flexvolting it Up
Cordless angle grinders are some of the more common tools to be tested on the torque test channel, and they are pushed to their limits on the dyno to see just how much abuse they can take. This...
How-To Reverse Curve Sheet Metal With A Power Hammer: Part 1 – Metal Shaping With Linear Stretching At Bespoke Coachworks
Karl at Make It Kustom is a fount of information, and a great teacher of metal shaping to folks. He’s young, very talented, and yet still a student of the craft. He shares the knowledge he has...
Here’s What A Typical Day On The Dyno Is Like At Harrell Engine And Dyno!
I think everyone that has built a performance engine should run it on an engine dyno or in the car on a chassis dyno. They are truth tellers, help with tuning, and are fun! I know I’m...
Who Makes The Best Bungee Cord? 9-Month UV Exposure Test! Husky vs HyperTough, Harbor Freight, Home Depot
I know that a bungee cord video seems a little strange for an automotive enthusiast site, but we all know how often bungee cords come in handy in the shop, on the trailer, or in your truck. But there...
Pricey New Snap-On & Matco Ratchets Vs Milwaukee & DeWALT Cordless
The Torque Test Channel is back at it and this time they are testing high-dollar cordless ratchets. This is NOT a cheap tool vs expensive tool test, but rather a high-end brands shootout. With Matco...
FLEX’s New Impact Gun Takes on Everyone Else! How Does This $200 Mid Torque Stack Up?
FLEX is up on the Torque Test Channel going up against all the other mid-torque impact guns on the market. At $200, this tool is less than many of the other offerings, so maybe it is the best bang...
Simple Metal Shaping With A Shrinking Stump, Hammers and Dolly – Make It Kustom Tech
Karl from Make It Kustom is back at it with another video that shows just how much you can shape metal with simple tools. In this video, you’ll see three simple methods for shaping metal using...
C Clamps Often Suck, But Who Makes The Best C-Clamp? Let’s Settle This! $4 vs $252, Wilton, Yost, Irwin, Wright Tool, Harden, WEN, Proto
Project Farm is back at it, but this time the tool being tested is C-Clamps. C-Clamps are one of those tools that you reach for pretty often but that sometimes cause as much aggravation as they do...
Here’s Why A Fixture Table Makes The World Of Difference For Your Welding Projects
Jason at Fireball Tools is a badass, and you guys know I’ve been a fan of his products and videos for a long time. He thinks outside the box when necessary, improves the box most often, and is...
From Icon to Snap-On, Testing Folding Worklights is Hilarious
Battery powered and rechargeable LED work lights have become a mechanics best friend, but they are not all created equal. A couple years ago that didn’t matter because you didn’t expect a...
Shop Tool Tech: How To Wire Up A 220V Outlet For Your Welder!
With the every evolving technology in welding machines, it has never been easier to fabricate parts with just a standard 15 amp 120v outlet, but if you have thicker materials, or wish to do more...
The Latest Angle Grinders from Milwaukee, Hart & Makita Hit The Dyno Against Harbor Freight
The Torque Test Channel is always putting tools to the test so that we know how they compare when we are making buying decisions. There is no channel that has more comprehensive testing and results...
How MAC Made A New Wrench Outperform 100+ Years Of Snap-On, Facom, Wera & More!
A wrench is just a wrench, right? I mean if you have a good quality tool that has lasted you for decades, is still in good shape, and that you are comfortable using, why would you need to get...
$70 vs $2,300 Welder? Let’s Settle This! Can Cheap Welders Compare To Expensive In Weld Strength, Duty Cycle, Current Output, And Build Quality?
Can these cheap welders you see online and in stores actually compare to the expensive models? This isn’t just a question that is asked with regards to welders, because with the incredible new...