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The counterboring process usually involves making a cavity of the size and thickness of the head of the fastener, allowing the fastener to remain completely below the surface level of the workpiece. Typical tools for counterboring involve special drills that have two different cutting diameters – one to make the hole for the fastener body […]

An engine requires four basic elements to allow it to operate properly – fuel, air, compression and an ignition source. If one among these is missing or is not fully operational, the engine will run improperly or maybe not at all. Since we are discussing the importance of fuel pressure, we will consider the part

A hammer is one of several basic tools an average person has in his toolbox. Depending on the type of work to be done, a large variety of hammers is available, such as Ball-Peen hammer, Claw hammer, Engineer’s hammer, mallets, etc. Almost all hammers have a steel head and a handle. Mallets may have a

Most vehicles do not have any specified service interval for replacing the clutch fluid. However, when the fluid is replaced periodically for preventive maintenance, it can prolong the life of the hydraulic clutch system, especially the slave cylinder. If the fluid looks discolored or cloudy, it is contaminated and must be changed. The condition of

I guess we are going to open a can of worms this week. Today we are going to discuss the differences between the BRM flex hone or ball hone and the 2 or 3 stone hone. The biggest advantage of a stone hone is that it will cut large amounts of material. It also can

Tools have been used by mankind for thousands of years, and archaeology presents us with amazing examples of what was used in times long past. Recent archaeological excavations in Denmark have unearthed a true treasure: a Viking Toolbox. Image: sciencenordic.com The dig at the Viking ring fortress of Borgring has excavated the box which contains

From the very first Stone Age tools used in prehistory to today’s best screw extraction pliers, hand tools are seen by anthropologists as a way of understanding humanity. The way we created and used tools developed with human skill and how we operated as a society, and this rings true to this day.  Tools tell

When you hear the word “pliers”, you probably think of a single generic tool. But there are many different kinds of pliers and each has its own specified use. They are classified by their function and the type of nose they have. Some of the most commonly used types of pliers include: Long Nose Pliers