Just like changing a flat tire, start by cracking loose your lug nuts while the tire is still on the ground. Once loose, slide a jack under the axle and raise the tire off the ground. Continue ...

Cleaning and setting up a beautiful early 20th century wood lathe made by "Officine Manfredi Bongioanni" in Fossano, Italy. This old, heavy cast iron tool has stood the test of time, and I am excited ...

The latest product in this pursuit of performance is Synergetic Race Grease. This new grease combines elements of other recent Silca tech innovations, like Synergetic Chain Lubricant and SpeedChip wax ...

A CFRP panel made to simulate the specification of a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) NDI Proficiency specimen 1C. This panel features various manufacturing flaws typical of aerospace composites, ...

Greasing wheel bearings can get very messy very quickly, in a very kindergarten kind of way. The trick is to embrace the ooze, because greasing is the fun and easy part. The hard bit comes when ...

Relubrication is one of the biggest sources of lost productivity and profits in bottling operations, wasting thousands of hours of labor and tens of thousands of dollars per year. However, there are ...

Many people change the oil in their vehicle rather than taking it to a shop. Some others, who have more mechanical knowledge, may delve into bigger preventative maintenance projects, such as changing ...

Schaeffler has introduced the line of INA steel stainless steel radial insert ball bearings (RIBBs) designed specifically to meet the stringent requirements of the food and beverage sector, ...

Housing is getting smaller and more expensive—which means many of us are putting our mental energy into making our existing homes work for us even if they’re bursting their seams with stuff. From ...