It’s easy to cut bolts and small machine screws to length. On the other hand, there isn’t any job so small or simple that it can’t be done wrong, and this is a classic example. Get it right, and you ...

Roy Underhill shows how to use an 1889 foot-driven metal working lathe. Make your own darn metal screws with this 1889 foot-powered lathe! Roy shows how to cut perfect threads, cones and tapers in ...

A good screwdriver set is essential in any workshop. While cordless drills and impact drivers have replaced some screwdriver jobs, particularly when you’re working with raw materials, you still need a ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The screwdriver is one of the most important hand tools in any user's collection. These tools offer a traditional means of securing material ...

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Competition in the tool industry is red-hot, and innovation is at an all-time high, leading to some specialty tools that may ...

The Arcos Driver aerospace-grade titanium pocket tool can crack even the most elusive screw. It packs a four-angle articulating head and three-mode ratchet into a 70-g (2.5-oz) frame. If it ships as ...

Your cordless drill and impact driver are suited best for different jobs.