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Do My Torx Bit Sockets Feel Heavy Duty or Professional to Anyone?
I picked up my first set of Torx bit sockets and was surprised by how solid they felt. That heavy,…
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How Do I Stop My Wheel Alignment Tool Plates from Moving Without Heavy Weights?
I know the frustration of wheel alignment tool plates sliding around just when you need them steady. It wastes time…
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Why Does My Multimeter Manual Say Push Hold for Backlight when There is None?
You open your new multimeter, flip to the manual, and see “Push HOLD for backlight.” But you press the button,…
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Why Did My Torx Bit Snap After Taking Out Just One Bolt?
That sinking feeling when your brand new Torx bit snaps on the very first bolt is frustrating. You trusted the…
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Why is the Battery Test on My Multimeter Misleading Without a Load?
When you check a battery with a multimeter but no load attached, you are only seeing its resting voltage. This…
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Wheel Alignment Tool Mounting Direct to Wheel Consistency
When I mount a wheel alignment tool directly to the wheel, I get the most accurate readings possible. This method…
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Why is My Torx Bit Cheap Material and Useless for Anything?
You buy a Torx bit expecting it to last, but sometimes it strips or snaps on the first screw. This…
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Why Don’t the Test Leads Have Enough Body to Engage in My Multimeter?
You plug your multimeter leads into the jacks, but they feel loose and wobbly. This is frustrating and can lead…
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Are Glass Fuses in My Multimeter Less Safe than Ceramic?
Are glass fuses in my multimeter less safe than ceramic? This is a critical question for anyone who uses a…
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Why Won’t this Wheel Alignment Tool Be Perfect for My Car?
I get asked all the time why a wheel alignment tool isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution for every car. It matters…
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Why Must Brackets Be Rotated to an Odd Angle on this Wheel Alignment Tool?
You are working on your car’s alignment and notice the brackets on the tool need to be at an odd…
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Are My Torx Bits Suitable for Pro or Commercial Use?
I have been using Torx bits for years, and I know the frustration of a bit that strips at the…
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How Do I Stop My Torx Bit from Stripping Out on Tight Screws?
There is nothing more frustrating than a Torx bit that starts to slip and spin inside a screw head, especially…
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Would it Help If the Bars on My Wheel Alignment Tool Were Longer?
I have wondered the same thing myself while working on my own car’s alignment. Longer bars on your wheel alignment…
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Why Did One Tape Measure Arrive Faulty with My Wheel Alignment Tool?
When you buy a wheel alignment tool, you expect every part to work perfectly. Finding a faulty tape measure in…
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