Impact Driver vs. Impact Wrench: Which One Should You Get?
Some of the power tools that are the easiest to confuse with each other are impact drivers and impact wrenches. In fact, when you search for one on the Internet, …
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Drilling vs. Boring vs. Reaming: What Are the Differences?
If you are just starting with DIY or haven’t been doing much metalworking, you might not know the differences between drilling, boring, and reaming. After all, they are all processes …
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Black Oxide vs. Titanium vs. Cobalt Drill Bits: Which Type to Choose?
There are more than a dozen different types of drill bits when it comes to their shape and use. However, universal twist bits are by far the most widely used …
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How to Unscrew a Screw Without a Screwdriver: 4 (Mostly) Easy Ways
I will assume that since you are trying to unscrew a screw without a screwdriver, you are in a hurry. That you don’t have the time to buy a screwdriver. …
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How to Fix a Stripped Screw Hole: 6 Ways That Work with Wood, Plastic, and Metal
If you just managed to extract a damaged screw and are wondering what to do next, you’re in the right place. You could, theoretically, just take a new screw and …
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How to Remove Stripped Screws: Techniques That Work with Wood, Metal & Plastic
Previously, I wrote about 4 tips that can help you avoid stripping screws. However, chances are that even if you follow all of them, you will still damage a screw …
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How to Avoid Stripping Screws: Follow These 4 Simple Tips
Even though there are various ways to extract them, there are fewer things more frustrating for handymen and DIYers than stripped screws. They can not only slow you down but …
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Slotted vs. Phillips vs. Hex: Which of These Screw Drives Is the Best?
No matter whether you mostly work on personal DIY projects or for clients, you have surely wondered at one point or another why screw drives have the shapes they do. …
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Who Invented the Monkey Wrench and How Did It Get Its Name?
If you are interested in home improvement and tools, chances are you have heard about the monkey wrench. Chances are also that you have wondered why it’s called that even …
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