Have you ever watched the 1975 movie “Convoy“? If you did, you would have seen the heavy use of CB in that movie. Well, the film was set during the heyday of the CB usage sometime in the 70s. Although CB has already lost much of its original appeal, it is still popular among truckers. So, …
I read through a forum the other day, and one question that kept popping up in that forum was all about hydraulic jack and how it works. Of course, the hydraulic jack is often utilized in most shop works instead of being used for emergency purposes. It is also used sometimes to lift elevators in …
A close friend of mine casually asked me the other day why my car looked brand new even if I have been using it for almost five years. I smiled at him and whispered a secret—It is because of the clear coat which gives my car that extra protection from scratches, keeping it bright and …
Metal lathe machine is very useful on creating and shaping the rounded metal and hardwood parts. We all know that having the best lathe in your home workshop will go a long way when it comes to dealing with metals. Picking the right lathe is a complicated process, and you need to know what you …
Not many people are familiar with the term “Axle seal.” But for most drivers, you have heard of the word. An axle is part of a car that connects the driveshaft or CV axle to the rear transmission. An axle is for keeping and maintain oils and other fluids from leaking out. For most four-wheel …
A hydraulic floor jack is a hydraulic tool that many car owners use frequently. It is used when trying to fix your vehicle, but you do not know how to get underneath the car with ease. That is where the hydraulics floor jack comes in. It can easily lift your entire vehicle with no problems …