Category: Tools

Types of Wire Strippers/Cutters

Date: December 17, 2019 Category: Electronics, Learn, Tools Tags: , , , , , , Comments: 0

"Mickey, you're gonna get in there, start stripping wires, and you're gonna ---- everything up!"The Battery (2012) Choosing the right tool for the job is arguably the most important step in the planning process of any project. While it may not seem like something you really need to plan for, having a good pair of wire strippers at the ready will save you a lot of hassle when the time comes that you actually need them. There are a few different types of wire strippers on the market, ranging from very basic to pretty ingenious. First, let's take a look at the most basic of…

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What Kind of Nail is Right For My Project?

Date: December 10, 2019 Category: Learn, Tools, Woodworking Tags: , , , Comments: 0

You know, Sean, the Japanese have a saying... 'The nail that sticks out gets hammered.'The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift (2006) So, you're about to start a project. You have your materials list and you're following it by the letter. But when you get down to the bottom of the checklist, all it says is "nails." Before you start to panic and hit the forums, take a deep breath and check out this quick guide to some common questions about nails. Don't worry, it's never as hard as you think it will be. Before we cover a few of the vast array of nails…

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A Guide To Buying Used Tools

Date: November 19, 2019 Category: Learn, Tools Tags: , , , , , Comments: 0

"They're secondhand weapons, but they're still okay."Lord of War (2005) Buying anything used can be a hassle. Unless you are one of those people who loves buying and flipping other peoples' junk, you probably aren't looking forward to the process. But, then you remember how much money you'll probably save and the hunt begins. Before you jump into the wild world of secondhand tools, let's take a crash course is buying used! Planning, Planning, Planning The first and most important step before buying a used tool is knowing its value. Research prices- brand new retail prices, used prices on eBay, knock-off brand prices on Amazon,…

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Choosing the Right Soldering Tip

Date: October 1, 2019 Category: Electronics, Learn, Tools Tags: , , , , , , Comments: 0

"Hey, you're talking to my guy all wrong. It's the wrong tone. Do it again, I'll stab you in the face with a soldering iron." Joe Dirt (2001) While we don't recommend using your soldering iron for homicide, we DO recommend following this guide to determine which tips you'll need for your project. Soldering is probably a lot older than you'd think. It dates back to at least 3,000 B.C. where the Sumer people of Mesopotamia used soldering to assemble their swords. Historically, soldering was used mainly for jewelry, cookware, and stained glass. Today it is widely used in electrical work and electronics. If you're…

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Easy Ways to Prevent Tools from Rusting

Date: September 3, 2019 Category: Learn, Tools, Workshop Tags: , , Comments: 0

The last thing on your mind after a long and exhausting install or repair is tool care. In an effort to salvage whatever time is left of the day, you quickly gather your dirty tools and toss them into the toolbox or hang them back up on your wall rack. Tools can last a lifetime if you take care of them but unfortunately basements and garages are places that are more likely to contain moisture than the rest of your house, magnifying your tools' susceptibility to rust - and once rust forms on a tool, it will keep corroding faster and faster. Although moisture and…

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