Removing old solder is a crucial part of preparing a component for a new soldered connection, and a desolder pump (often called a solder sucker) is the ideal tool for the job.
Auto repair pros probably know the expression “buy once, cry once,” and for some tools, techs should buy the best they can afford. In other cases, cheap and basic versions will be just fine. So which tools are worthy of serious investment? Nick, Miriam, and Greaser discuss the best ways to spend your hard-earned money on tools and equipment.
Any auto repair shop worth its salt has at least one welding rig to handle all kinds of jobs.
A playlist of videos from a recent trip to a Dorman contributor’s personal shop.
Nick and Lemmy check out a flex plate from an imported Japanese automatic transmission with very few miles under its belt.
In this challenge, techs and DIYers get as close as possible to a target final pressure to see who’s got the best skills and strategies at the tire machine.
We’ve all heard the expression “buy once, cry once,” and for some auto parts, those are words of wisdom. For others, it might be an unnecessary expense.
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