SMALL DOWEL REMOVER When removing small dowel pins from driveshafts such as an ignition distributor drive gear or a machinery assembly, it can be awkward holding the part steady, while also holding a drift pin and striking it with a hammer. You need 3 hands. Instead,...

LIFTER PLUNGER TRAVEL THE EASY WAY Different brands of hydraulic lifters can have varying travel. Here's how to measure plunger travel easily.  We use a short length of pushrod chucked in our drill press, and a block of soft wood, to not mar the lifter face or roller....

DOUBLE BYPASS For proper block cleaning, the oil bypass valves in Gen 5 and 6 big block Chevys need to be removed. We made a couple different sized “hook” tools for a slide hammer. This tool will easily pull the valves out of the block and sometimes without damaging...

EFFICIENCY BY THE YARD Attach a yard stick or length of an old measuring tape to the front of shelves where there's often a need to check the approximate size or length of inventory items to increases shop efficiency.  It saves a lot of time and steps going back to...

LONG TAP EXTENTION Chasing threads at the bottom of deep holes in engine blocks can be done with a pulley tap. Pulley taps are made with an extra-long shank. However, if you do not have a pulley tap, you can make a tap extension. Here's how: Cut off the threaded end...

PUT A LID ON IT When machining on the CNC mill, it's necessary to blow the flood coolant and chips off the parts for inspection. I tried a tool holder mounted fan, but it wouldn't get all the chips and coolant out of the deeper areas. Using an air hose nozzle is...