Boltr: helac rotary actuator
This is a rare beast. A very expensive and specialized hydraulic actuator. It looks like a regular cylinder but it's…
Manly-man skills: making sure your pressure washer is ready for lending
Quick fix for the pressure washer you loaned to your neighbor last autumn. As an added bonus, the hose is…
Manly-man skills: sharpen and balance blades in 2 minutes
This is a request from an *almost* Patreon supporter to show how to sharpen and balance a lawn mower blade.…
Boltr: hilti hammer drill part b
Bored of Lame Tool Reviews? In this nerdly-teardown, we'll review the electrical components of Hilti's TE-6 Cordless 36V li-ion rotary…
Turning tapered threads – manual cnc
A little proof of concept work on the manual metal lathe. Work arounds for cutting tapers and threads without the…
Frictionless bearings – technical secrets explained!
You've got questions about this revolutionary new bearing technology? The AvE Bearing research facility has replicated recent developments in the…
Boltr: does hilti hold up to the hype? sds rotary hammer.
Bored of lame tool reviews? Hilti TE 6. Cordless 36V Li-ion battery powerd monster of industry. The machining in this…
Manly-man skills: outsmart mechanic scams by using your car’s computer!
This will save you from going to the car dealership when the "check engine" light comes on! Cars have an…
Boltr: cuisinart mixer teardown and repair
Bored of Lame Tool Reviews? Let's have a look inside the Cuisinart Hand Mixer. This is a departure from the…
Stinky old screwdrivers make your tongue numb!
The urethane handles on my older Wera screwdrivers is decomposing. I was under the impression that plastics, the bane of…