by Eric | Feb 5, 2026 | Tools
Most hobbyists are crimping wires the hard way—and sometimes the wrong way. Those old $10 combo stripper/crimper pliers can turn your wiring harness into a future fire hazard by making weak, inconsistent crimps that invite corrosion, heat, and intermittent electrical...
by Eric | Feb 5, 2026 | Garage, Tools
Welding might look intimidating, but anyone can learn it quickly—including my son. When he picked up the welder for the first time, he was nervous—worried about mistakes, wasting metal, and those bright, hot sparks. But like any new skill, the magic starts with simple...
by Eric | Feb 5, 2026 | Garage, Tools
The internet says that the Hercules Bandsaw and stand from Harbor freight are junk and can’t cut square. It’s easy to see why, that Blade wanders like crazy! The problem isn’t in the stand, it’s in the saw and other brands likely suffer the same problem. What if I...
by Eric | Feb 14, 2025 | Tools
Hercules Portable Bandsaw and Benchtop Stand: A Workshop Game-Changer Today, we’re diving into one of Harbor Freight’s more recent offerings – the Hercules Portable Bandsaw and its Universal Portable Band Saw Benchtop Stand. . Here’s links to...
by Eric | Feb 7, 2025 | Tools
Whether you’re just starting out in the classic car hobby or looking to upgrade your toolkit, here’s a list of basic hand tools to get you started: Wrenches Metric: 8mm to 19mm SAE: 1/4″ to 1″ Finding a set that goes to 1¼” can be nice to have...
by Eric | Nov 19, 2024 | Tools
I know that we’ve experienced vibrations in our race cars and hot rods. Some of those vibrations can be genuinely hard on parts. As an example, driveshaft vibrations can lead to catastrophic failures at the transmission and differential if allowed to continue too...
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