Tools

Sure, there are welding carts that you can buy… some are el-cheapo units and may last a few years (see our Harbor Freight review from 2005) and some are mega-expensive units that are still nothing more than a fancy utility cart that is often a ‘one-size-fits-all’ design that may or may not actually fit, or do what you want it …

Bleeding a hydraulic system, like brakes or clutches, can be a real chore. Most methods include using two people, one smashing the brake pedal, while the other one yells, “Pump!… Hold!… Release!”  If not orchestrated perfectly, air will inevitably end up being sucked back into the brake or clutch system, forcing you to start smashing the pedal all over again. …

  It’s an undisputable truth, a law if you will. A law that was most certainly written by Mr. Murphy himself. The law states “If a small object can drop into an unlit, un-retrievable location that your hand cannot reach, it will.” This happens countless times during any automotive project and I can almost guarantee it’s happened to you more …

There comes a time in every hobbyist’s life where the basic tools that you have just don’t cut it, and you have to make an investment into a specialty tool. Regardless of your hobby, if you are passionate about it, you’ll soon outgrow the basics and make that decision to upgrade what you have, or add to it. This just …

If you’re reading this article, you’re most likely a do-it-yourselfer. And, since you are, the chances that your hands get dirty – I mean REALLY dirty – are pretty darned good. They sure do at the 4X4Review shop, our hands take a regular bath in oil, grease, grime, rust and dirt (sometimes all at once). Sure, you can wear gloves, …

When it comes to wrenching on your car or truck, or building a deck, working in tight spots is a fact of life. It used to be, that if you were in a really tight spot, you were left using an open-end wrench powered by Mr. Armstrong, and to add insult to injury, sometimes you can only swing the wrench …

Wrenching on your rig is tough enough, and it’s even tougher when you’re on the trail. Throw in a nighttime situation and it can get downright miserable. You’ll find yourself lying under your 4×4 griping a pen light in your mouth or having your buddy try to shine a light. Neither of which is an ideal situation. But, there are …

For folks like me who learned to weld with a MIG welder, learning how to use a TIG welder was a daunting and downright unnerving experience. While MIG welders are generally quite forgivable and can lay down some strong welds, even in the hands of a novice, TIG however, was another animal – that is, until now. Miller has been …

“Use the right tool for the job!” That’s what Master Sergeant Smythe used to scream at me during my 8-year stint in the armed forces. Of course it was followed by a few colorful superlatives, and his shrieking, gravely voice made that demand stick in my mind forever, which is what brings me to write this editorial about using the …

A welding helmet is an absolute must for anyone doing any level of welding, and there is an abyssal difference between a good helmet and a great helmet from a protection, from an ease of use and quality standpoint. In short, you get what you pay for, and for a little extra money spent you get a lot of features …