Channel Title: Tool Teardowns Channel Description: I formerly worked in automotive and transit bus maintenance, but now I'm just a white-collar guy who's interested in DIY projects, tools and how they're made. Subscribe for tool reviews, tool teardowns and other DIY projects. <video> Review: New Harbor Freight Daytona Locking Pin Jack Stands Description: Are the new Harbor Freight jack stands safe? I bought a pair and took a close look at them to find out. Check out this playlist for my other jack stand reviews: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8D9hZINn5wUiK4wLZJJWt0T6kNzKJ-sB Here are the jack stands I referenced in the video: (These are Amazon affiliate links, so the channel will earn a commission from qualifying purchases. It’s a great way to support the channel.) ESCO jack stands pair: https://amzn.to/2Xz1Psc ESCO jack stand single: https://amzn.to/2EU9Lhf ESCO short jack stand: https://amzn.to/2DjawAj U.S. Jack: https://amzn.to/2WU8fCc Hein-Werner 3 ton:https://amzn.to/39vQvSo Hein-Werner 6 ton: https://amzn.to/3gwgMCW Pro-Lift 3 ton: https://amzn.to/3fgP8sz Pro-Lift 6 ton: https://amzn.to/30zK2TJ As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. </video> <video> How to diagnose an air compressor that won’t start. Fixing a Harbor Freight compressor Description: My 29 gallon Central Pneumatic air compressor from Harbor Freight would not start. I'll show you how to diagnose the problem and how to fix it. </video> <video> Lifan X-Pect dirtbike went off road for the first time. Description: </video> <video> Teardown review: Fender Mustang LT25 modeling guitar amplifier Description: The Fender LT-25 electric guitar amp may be the best budget practice amp available right now. I bought one to tear apart so we can see how well it's made. Here are the amps I referenced in the video. (These are Amazon affiliate links, so the channel will earn a commission from qualifying purchases.): -Fender LT25 amp: https://amzn.to/3dLbcw9 -Vox: https://amzn.to/3dyswnP -Line 6 Spider: https://amzn.to/2H9ZvmH -Peavey Vyper: https://amzn.to/353DnSZ -Blackstar: https://amzn.to/34ZnTiA -USB cable needed for the amp: https://amzn.to/2LkDZ0j </video> <video> My Lifan X-pect motorcycle arrived and is assembled Description: </video> <video> My Harbor Freight 29 gallon air compressor is broken after only 25 hours of use Description: My Harbor Freight Central Pneumatic 29-gallon, belt-drive air compressor has broken after only about 25 hours of use. The issue is that the compressor will no longer run when the switch it turned to the "on" position. It either does nothing or runs for only a fraction of a second. The problem caused the hour meter to read incorrectly, but it had about 25 hours of runtime before this happened. </video> <video> How to change the front sprocket on a Lifan X-Pect 200 Chinese motorcycle from 15 to 17 teeth Description: Here’s how you change the front sprocket on the Lifan X-Pect 200 motorcycle. Some people like to upgrade the front sprocket from 15 teeth to 17 teeth. I’ll show you how to do it and why I decided to go back to the factory 15 tooth sprocket. Want to purchase this motorcycle online? Here's an Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/3rIbniW Here are the parts and tools I referenced in the video. (These are Amazon affiliate links, so the channel will earn a commission from qualifying purchases. It’s a great way to support the channel): Motorcycle lift: https://amzn.to/32lmWE2 Replacement shifter lever: https://amzn.to/3AnOHsh JT front sprocket: https://amzn.to/3fOgVTC ¼” drive torque wrenches: https://amzn.to/3fKsCdV Tekton metric wrench set: https://amzn.to/3fPcmZ4 Tekton metric socket set: https://amzn.to/3fLnRka Tekton ratchet: https://amzn.to/35duyK1 Tekton extension: https://amzn.to/3GRFB9v Gearwrench metric wrench set: https://amzn.to/3FQYV5t Gearwrench metric socket set: https://amzn.to/3rLZIzU Gearwrench ratchet: https://amzn.to/33IYz3P Gearwrench extension: https://amzn.to/3tL6KaF As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. </video> <video> 1973 VW Super Beetle project car drives for the first time in 20 years Description: I bought this 1973 VW Super Beetle that had sat in shed for 20 years. After two years of on-and-off work, I finally got it driving. I have rebuilt the carb, overhauled the brakes, changed all the fluids as well as pulled the engine to replace the crankshaft and transmission seals. There are many other repairs I'm forgetting. There's still a lot of work to do before this car can be driven regularly, but it now can move under its own power for the first time in more than 20 years. </video> <video> Initial build quality impressions of the Lux Cut III helical cutter head for DeWalt DW735 planer Description: This is an initial build quality review of the Lux Cut III helical cutter head that I ordered from MyWoodCutters.com. These spiral cutters with carbide blades are a big improvement for woodworking over the factory high speed steel blades included on most planers. https://mywoodcutters.com/ I'm installing this because the factory steel blades do not last very long planing the hardwoods and reclaimed lumber that I work with. I'm partnering with My Wood Cutters for some upcoming videos where I'll install this in my DeWalt DW-735 planer. I didn't get this cutter head for free, but I did receive a discount. As always, I'm giving my honest impressions and I'm not being swayed by the discount I received. </video> <video> Best budget torque wrench test and review. Home Depot Husky, Harbor Freight and Tekton Description: Best budget torque wrench test and review. HHusky, Harbor Freight and Tekton This is a review of the Husky torque wrench from Home Depot and a long-term update on my Pittsburgh torque wrench and Tekton torque wrench. I review all three and test the torque wrench accuracy using a torque adapter. Here are some of the torque wrenches included in this video (These are affiliate links so purchases will earn the channel a commission): CDI torque wrenches: https://amzn.to/2Lwi8mB Precision Instruments torque Wrenches: https://amzn.to/38utXmk Tekton torque wrenches: https://amzn.to/38zDqZP This is a non-affilate link to the Husky torque wrench: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-50-ft-lbs-to-250-ft-lbs-1-2-in-Drive-Torque-Wrench-H2DTWA/205914009 This is a non-affiliate link to the Harbor Freight torque wrench: https://www.harborfreight.com/12-in-drive-click-type-torque-wrench-63882.html As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. </video> <video> Teardown review: DeWalt DW735 wood planer. One year review of the DW735X Description: In this video, I tear apart my DeWalt DW735X thickness planer to see how well it’s built. I’ll also offer a one year review of the machine. I’ll also install a helical cutter head while I have the machine apart. Thanks to mywoodcutters.com for sponsoring this video! Here’s the Lux Cut III cutter head I’ll be using in the future: https://mywoodcutters.com/LuxCutIIIHead_for_DEWALT_13_INCH_Planer_Model_DW-735_or_DW-735X The tools and parts used in the video (These are Amazon affiliate links, so the channel will earn a commission from qualifying purchases. It’s a great way to support the channel): DW735 planer: https://amzn.to/3aGsZXN DW735X planer (includes extensions): https://amzn.to/3NR2X25 Dust bag: https://amzn.to/3GQo42d Hose and two clamps for dust bag: https://amzn.to/3alWoGr Adapter for dust bag: https://amzn.to/38NnnKJ Clamps: https://amzn.to/3NmITVM As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. </video> <video> Ratchet Rehab 3: How to Rebuild or Repair a Snap-On F80 80-tooth ratchet. Free ratchet review! Description: I recently got a broken Snap-on F80 ratchet for free, and I'm going to show you how I fixed it. I'll show you how to rebuild or repair a Snap-On ratchet. This is a series where I show you how different ratchets work, plus I'll show you how to rebuild or repair Snap-on 80-tooth ratchets. This video shows how to service or rebuild the Snap-On F80 series ratchet. </video> <video> How to upgrade fluorescent garage shop lights to LEDs. T12 or T8 to LED conversion. Description: I upgraded a bunch of old T12 fixtures in my garage with LED ballast bypass retrofit bulbs. I’ll show you how I did it and which bulbs I used. Amazon links to LED bulbs. These are affiliate links so purchases will earn the channel a commission. The exact bulbs I used: https://amzn.to/2ImJVEY Other Hyperikon bulbs on Amazon: https://amzn.to/36L5OHt Other LED upgrade bulbs on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2VGOPPZ As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. </video> <video> How to plane rough cut wood without a thickness planer. How to build a planer router sled Description: In this video I show you how to build a router sled to plane rough cut wood without a thickness planer. Here’s what I used. (These are Amazon affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. These links support the channel) Plywood: https://amzn.to/3wpDnZx Bosch Colt router: https://amzn.to/3oKs1wz Other router options: https://amzn.to/3hMlBvt Surfacing router bits: https://amzn.to/3oHnNG1 Freud router bit: https://amzn.to/3ue946G Kowood router bit: https://amzn.to/3wuVOvW Angle aluminum: https://amzn.to/3wtTCVr Wood glue: https://amzn.to/3oHggH2 Surebonder hot glue gun: https://amzn.to/3fckl2U Wood shims: https://amzn.to/3bQ3Kjj Paste wax: https://amzn.to/3ytMNVP Bosch random orbit sander: https://amzn.to/348qEhx </video> <video> Teardown Review: Which $10 Harbor Freight purple HVLP paint spray gun is best? Description: I bought two of the $10 Harbor Freight Central Pneumatic HVLP paint sprays guns and tore them apart to see which is better quality. These are some of the best budget paint spray guns available. I've used mine several times and they're a great way to learn how to paint. </video>

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