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2023/09/17
Spline socket pro-tool or just DIY?
Is the spline socket a professional tool or just for home DIY?Is the spline socket just a DIY tool that doesn't need to be super precise tolerance?Or is it a military-grade tool used for things like airplanes, cars, and expensive heavy machines? There's
a military standard for these spline sockets
2024/05/12
Why Reused Screws Are Best Avoided: Optimal Torque Explained
Taiwan has lots of earthquakes but also tall buildings like Taipei 101. When building these skyscrapers, architects use strong bolts to hold the floors together. These bolts are like the building's "joints." But how do we know how tight these bolts should
be?From fast trains to big bridges and deli
2014/11/12
Why Is It Important To Know The Torque of Hand Tools?
Torque is one of the most important specifications of hand tools. In order to understand why that is, we must first answer two key questions. What is torque? How is it measured? Torque is the rotational equivalent of linear force. In physics, it is referred
to as moment of force and indicates the
2014/08/31
What Is A Socket Wrench?
You have likely seen hand tool sockets at your local market. A socket is a shiny, cylindrical form that features some grooves and a brand mark.In fact, there are several types of socket, and these are classified by their form of driving power:Chrome Socket,
by hand with ratchet handle or other driv
2015/04/30
Where is my tool?! Here is Solution!
What to do if you couldn't find your tool? When repairing the machine, many craftsman may just happend to not find their needed tools. Imagine that while you want to wrench something with the 3/8" Wrench but just can't find it. This kind of problems happen
in the all world. Seriously, it could cau
2015/06/16
Human and Hand Tool Little History
Human began to use stone tools from Paleolithic Age, 2 million years ago. In the museum, the stone axes was for cutting animal meat or skin. In ancient times, the bones was even applied as material to make needles and other tools. In the Stone Age, human
know how to use fire. To transfer fire "secu
2015/06/19
Guess how many hand tools for Chevy Small-Block Rebuild?
Guess how many professioanl hand tools used to repair the engine !? In the video, two craftsman fix the used engine Chevy small-block V-8. During their ingenious skill. We can see they use different tools such as impact socket, F-bar hand tool, T-handle
socket, quick-release bar, and torque wrench.
2014/08/01
Socket Size Basic Knowledge
How to Measure Socket Drive SizeIn the diagram above, the three key dimensions of a socket are labeled as Drive Hole, L, andS. These key dimensions determine the usage of this socket as follows:Drive Hole indicates the size of the drive hole (also referred
to as the "driver hole" or "square hole"),
2015/07/17
How to Select the Right Spark Socket
A spark plug is an essential component in your engine cylinder. Whether you drive a car or a motorbike, when a spark plug is damaged, all you can do is to wait for the tow truck. A quality spark plug can help you to avoid this embarrassing situation. How
do you install a high-quality spark plug? Th
2016/09/25
Tien-I Impact Sockets' secret, what's different inside?
Why Tien-I made Impact Socket better than other Asia factory? Quality or Tolerance control in the impact socket is the main difference between Tien-I and other suppliers. It is quite clear on how Tien-I make forging parts of impact sockets.Tien-I Impact
Socket apply one-time punch instead of two-si
2017/04/03
Stainless Steel Socket Set and Tools, what for?
Why stainless hand tool?The important point is to avoid getting the screws/nut rusted“The stainless never get rusted is the first image to many people, but they don’t know what they buy is just carbon-steel plated hand tool.The general hand tool is plated
with a layer of film in the surface. After
2017/05/28
The way to install your tire matters to your life
Imagine, when you drive on the freeway, the tire flies from nowhere to you. How would you do?This kind of accident happened in Taiwan high speed way, which recorded by the driving record. The cause is the tire bolt loose already. On high speed, the tire
kept vibrating which transmitted to the bolts
2018/04/29
Brutal Test: Socket Salt Spray Testing 48-Hours [Video]
Brutal Test: Socket Salt Spray Testing 48-Hours How to determine a socket is qualified wear-resistant and rust-resistant?The socket surface is through electroplating treatment, so the steel will not expose to air from getting rusty. It improves ability
of wear-resistance and acid-resistance. That’s
2018/06/10
Torx Socket Screw what?
In 1967, Camcar Textron patented the Torx screw (also known as the star socket screw), a trademarked type of screw head characterized by its imprint—a star with six points. It is widely used in the automotive and electronics industries, as well as in motorcycles,
bicycle brake systems, and in 3C pr
2018/08/31
Story in Tokyo DIY Show [Site Photos]
JAPAN HOMECENTER DIY SHOW got long history in Japan. Lots of local famous brands such as Makita, Kyoto Tools (KTC) or Lobster also exhibit. One of the goals of this exhibition is to encourage people Do It BY Yourself (DIY). Therefore, the exhibition will
open for common people for 2 days and also a