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Impact Wrench Torque Ratings: Why the Number on the Box Is Not What You Get
Posted by Tineke Ramayanam on
Maximum torque, working torque and nut-busting torque are three different numbers. Here is how to read a spec sheet honestly.
- Tags: automotive, buying guide, impact wrenches, torque
Air Die Grinders: RPM, Collet Size, and Choosing the Right Burr
Posted by Tineke Ramayanam on
RPM is a safety spec before it is a performance spec. How to match grinder speed, collet and abrasive to the job.
- Tags: die grinders, grinding, material removal, safety
Air Ratchets: Getting Torque Into Places Your Hand Will Not Fit
Posted by Tineke Ramayanam on
Micro air ratchets trade top-end torque for access. Here is where that trade makes sense and how to use them without rounding fasteners.
- Tags: air ratchets, automotive, garage, hand tools
Rivet Nut Tools: Spin/Pull/Spin vs. Spin-Spin, and Which One Belongs in Your Shop
Posted by Tineke Ramayanam on
Both styles set the same inserts. They suit very different production realities. Here is the honest comparison.
- Tags: buying guide, fastening, rivet nuts, threaded inserts
Lockbolt Tools 101: C6L, Magna-Grip, and Joints That Do Not Loosen
Posted by Tineke Ramayanam on
Lockbolts deliver clamp load a blind rivet cannot and hold it under vibration. Here is how the systems differ and what tool you need.
- Tags: buying guide, C6L, fastening, lockbolts, magna grip