Mechanic's Musings
Ask a simple question and get screwed over
Different fastener manufacturers and engineering organizations have different definitions of bolt and screw, all are correct in their own way. Read more
Advice to a young mechanic, Trust him on the tools
Dan Anderson shares useful tips for young mechanics and for students graduating from technical colleges. Read more
Let’s hear it for tradesmen
Finally, Mechanics are being recognized as a skilled trade, with appropriate pay. Young mechanics fresh out of tech school or apprenticeship can now earn a third more income than their friends who attended university. Read more
Get a grip on justifying a personal tool obsession
Dan Anderson feels that having various types and sizes of Vise-Grips in his tool inventory improves his performance as a mechanic. Read more
Odd collections reflect personal quirks
Everyone has a habit to obsessively collect some small things. Few of them collect it for display, and some of them have no reason but just collect them. Read more
Can mechanics be hoarders?
A Mechanic loves each and every tool he has. Even if the tool is not in use anymore he will stash it in some corner of his place but will not throw it away. Read more
