Keeping your garage door in good working order is one of those things that can be easily overlooked. While it may not see like an important task taking a few minutes every couple months to make sure all of the moving parts are functioning the way they should. It’ll save […]
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Keep Your Hands Warm with Nitrile Gloves- Quick Tip
Winter is just around the corner and if your up north the cold is a major speed bump in getting your project done. By far the biggest issue when dealing with the cold is keeping your hands warm, sure you can wear thick gloves but it then becomes impossible to […]
Cleaning Drill Chuck Will Stop Bits From Slipping – Quick Tip
Any of your drill bits look like this? If so, you’ll want to keep reading. Circular wear marks on the bottom of drill bits are a key indication of the drill bit slipping inside the drill chuck. The main reason for this problem is cutting fluid or lubricants […]
Fitment Issues with Stamped Patch Panels
In the past finding replacement body panels for a classic or antique car was very challenging, usually they would have to be taken off of a broken down or wrecked car. If you could find one it was great because its sure to fit as long as its not damaged. […]
How to Tap Threads in Holes Correctly
Tapping Threads is as easy as it gets right, what could go wrong? We often see poor information spread around the web and simple tasks like tapping threads in a hole can be done incorrectly if you go about it wrong.
Taking Pictures During Disassembly To Save Time Later
We’ve all been there, you’re getting ready to put your project back together but you have no idea what goes where. Running into a problem like this can set your project back and even sometimes cause a loss of motivation. Today almost everyone has a smartphone or cell phone with […]
Label Your Paint Cans – Quick Tip
If your in the middle of a restoration or about to start one, there is a good chance you will go through numerous cans of paint. What happens if you forget which paint was used on each part, you might accidentally use the wrong paint on the wrong component. Save […]
Disassembly Organization – Saves Time and Frustration
Nothing is worse than missing parts especially when you’re in the middle of putting your project back together. Don’t think you are the only one because I can almost guarantee if you’ve ever taken a bolt off of something you’ve probably lost it during the process. The key to any project going smoothly is organization, if your garage isn’t organized every part of the process slows down.
Removing Light Pitting and Scratches in Chrome with Household Items – Free and Easy Tip
We all know that eventually your classic car’s original chrome bumpers and trim will slowly become pitted. For some buying new or re-chroming is not an option, but there is a free and easy tip to mute those light scratches and pitting so they are much less apparent.