Tools
Milwaukee Power Tools
Posted on 10. May, 2012 by Auto Mack in Posts, Tools, Wrench Topics, Wrenches
Milwaukee Electric Tool Company has developed a reputation with contractors for a tool that is reliable, heavy-duty and high quality. The company got its start when A.H. Petersen agreed to provide Henry Ford with a drill that was small enough to be held in one hand but powerful enough to perform any task required by [...]
Dependable Wrenches and Power Tools; Makita Tools
Posted on 10. May, 2012 by Auto Mack in Posts, Tools, Wrench Topics, Wrenches
Company History The company began in 1915 in Japan building electric motors and soon expanded to designing and building electric planers. Through the years, they have expanded their product line, producing many power driven tools and other mechanical systems. In 1935, they began producing electric generators, and in 1962, the company went public on the [...]
Dremel MM40-01 Multi-Max Oscillating Tool
Posted on 07. May, 2012 by Auto Mack in Latest Products, Mechanics, Posts, Tools
Just a few years ago, buyers had only one choice in oscillating tools: the Fein Multimaster. Once the company’s patents on the tool expired, Dremel jumped into the market with their own take, the 6300. Although it was far less powerful than the Multimaster, it was also far less expensive, quickly finding favor with handymen [...]
Wrenches: Craftsman Hand Tool Warranties
Posted on 04. Apr, 2012 by Toni in Do It Yourself, Posts, Tools, Wrench Topics, Wrenches
Craftsman tools have been atop the pack since the 1970s. Several other brands of wrenches have come and gone, but none have made quite the impact that the Craftsman brand has. All Craftsman hand tools have a lifetime waranty, but surely this can’t be the sole reason for their success as many of their contemporary [...]
The LED Lenser X21 Flashlight is a Great Beacon of Intense Light
Posted on 26. Mar, 2012 by Auto Mack in Mechanics, Posts, Tools, Wrenches
For most people, most of the time, a good flashlight that produces 120 lumens of brightness is more than enough to shed light on the dark inner chambers of an engine, deal with a power outage or light the way during an outdoor adventure. However, for those who truly want to illuminate a large area [...]
Apartment Basics
Posted on 21. Mar, 2012 by Auto Mack in Mechanics, Posts, Tools, Wrench Topics, Wrenches
Wrenches, Screwdrivers, and Basic Tools are an Apartment Dweller’s Best Friends. Living in an apartment assumes much of the living space and basics are taken care of by a landlord; however, if something fails not knowing how to perform a basic fix with wrenches or common tools can mean waiting days for a repair person [...]
The Rockwell Trans4mer Power Saw
Posted on 16. Mar, 2012 by Auto Mack in Mechanics, Posts, Tools
The Rockwell Trans4mer Power Saw Combines Strength, Versatility and Convenience in One Small Package The Trans4mer from veteran American power tool manufacturer Rockwell is just what every car enthusiast needs for body repair and customization work. Its versatility makes it quite useful for engine work as well as for cutting and shaping sheet metal when [...]
The Most Versatile Hobby Tool in the World: Dremel
Posted on 14. Mar, 2012 by Auto Mack in Posts, Tools
History Dremel tools was founded in 1932 in Racine, Wisconsin. After sixty years in business, the company was sold to Robert Bosch. Today, the company is part of the Robert Bosch corporation based in Mount Prospect, Illinois. In recent years, they have expanded their product line to include sanders, oscillating cutters and saws. Rotary Tool [...]
Honda Focuses On its Earth Dreams Powertrain
Posted on 13. Mar, 2012 by Auto Mack in Archive, Cars, Current, Mechanics, News, Parts, Posts
In November 2011, Honda first released information regarding its planned new series of powertrains, based on redesigned direct-fuel engines and known as Earth Dreams. At the most recent Geneva Auto Show, Honda’s plans came closer to reality when the innovative Japanese automaker revealed additional details regarding its new engines. The main features of these [...]
Wrenches In Space
Posted on 10. Mar, 2012 by Auto Mack in Posts, Tools, Wrench Topics, Wrenches
Getting there Between July 1969 and December 1972 twelve people walked on the moon as part of the Apollo space mission. Apollo 11 and Apollo 12, as well as Apollo 14 through Apollo 17 all reached their destination. A Command Module, which was manned by one astronaut in lunar orbit, deployed two astronauts in a [...]