🔧 Which drill should you buy first for DIY and home repairs? This beginner-friendly guide explains the 3 main types of drills, when to use them, and which one is best to start with: “normal” vs hammer drill vs impact wrench.
Power Tools 101 Series:
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Tool use, design, and reviews
Power tool energy source pros and cons
What kind of energy sources are common for power tools?
Petrol vs pneumatic vs electric (corded and cordless – battery-run): what are the pros and cons of each?
Power Tools 101 Series:
How Do Impact Wrenches Actually Work? (vs Drills – Explained Simply)
🔧 How exactly do impact wrenches (and impact screwdrivers) work – compared to ordinary drills? This video explains the working principles of both types of tools, including torque, levers, gear ratios, and kinetic energy – all shown with real examples.
Power Tools 101 Series:
Metabo BS 200 Plus bench grinder review
I’ve been using Metabo BS 200 Plus bench grinder for a few weeks and these are my impressions – quality, how it’s assembled, used, how to replace the stone and belt etc.
BikeGremlin forum thread related to this video:
https://www.bikegremlin.net/threads/metabo-bs-200-plus-bench-grinder-review.438/
Cheap Chinese Tools (TEMU/Aliexpress)
Is it worth buying cheap Chinese tools from the likes of Aliexpress and TEMU? What kinds of tools can you expect to be useful/decent buy from such stores?
Pony Jorgensen HEAVY DUTY FOLDING WORKTABLE Presentation
Unboxing and a presentation of the Pony Jorgensen HEAVY DUTY FOLDING WORKTABLE & sawhorse (2-in-1).
(Pony Jorgensen E-Z Clamp™ 60P model)
3 Tools I Never Expected to Use THIS Much: My Surprising Must-Haves!
In this video, I’m diving into the top three tools that turned out to be game-changers in ways I never anticipated. These tools were originally intended (and bought) as ‘nice-to-haves’ in my toolkit, but they quickly became “can’t-live-withouts.” Whether you’re into cycling, mechanics, or just love discovering versatile, reliable tools, these picks might just surprise you as much as they did me! Stick around to see why these tools have earned their place in my workshop—and why they might deserve a spot in yours too!
Bosch GAS 18V-10 L (cordless vacuum cleaner)
Unior 1613/2BI (pedal wrench)
Bosch GDS 18V-400 (cordless impact wrench)
Hyndai SAC 55751 (silent compressor)
Bosch Keyless drill chuck (SDS-plus to round adapter)
How to assemble a Bosch Keyless drill chuck (SDS-plus to round adapter) – is it good and practical?
A SILENT compressor for your workshop?
Some general tips & advice about compressor shopping and maintenance.
And my review of the Hyundai SAC 55751 silent (59db) compressor.
Thread locker on blind holes – how to do it properly
How to properly apply thread-locker (Loctite and the likes) to blind holes?
Unior 1721 bearing press problem – and solution
A (design) problem with the Unior’s 1721 bearing press – and my hack solution (Slavic engineering for the win! 🙂 )
Unior Hanger aligning tools’ problems
Some problems I’ve noticed with the two Unior’s rear derailleur hanger alignment tools (Hanger Genie 1602/5 and the 1602/2 tool).
Bicycle tools for beginners – what to buy?
What bicycle tools should you get first as a beginner – to start working on your bicycle? Should you buy any tool set?
iFixit Pro Tech Toolkit – my EXPERIENCE
My (rather pleasant) experience with the iFixit Pro Tech Toolkit – made for electronics repairs (laptops, computers, phones and similar).
Field work tool choice and packing – on a bike! :)
How I decide which tools to leave, and which to carry when doing remote work and hauling very few tools on a bicycle
Bosch GBH 187-LI One Chuck review / presentation – FLOP? :)
My experience with the Bosch GBH 187-LI and the Bosch GBH 187-LI One Chuck. An article related to this video: Bosch Pro power tools and customer support.
The 4 Power Tool Classes Explained
The 4 basic quality classes of power tools explained. Are the “hobby” class power tools worth buying?
Power Tools 101 Series:
Park Tool ratcheting metric wrench set MWR-SET review
My experience with the Park Tool ratcheting metric wrench set MWR-SET
Milwaukee Jobsite Offset Scissors review
My experience with the Milwaukee Jobsite Offset Scissors
Beta 436/1 ratcheting tap wrench review & service
Dissassembling, cleaning, lubricating, and assembling the Beta 436/1 ratcheting tap wrench. With a short review.
Wera Hex Plus hex key experiment
A simple experiment to test if Wera Hex Plus “allen” keys are really as good as they say.
Wera Zyklop ratchet – Bicyle Set 7 review
Wera Zyklop ratchet, and Bicyle Set 7 – is it good? Is it worth its price? Are there better alternatives?
Tyre Glider quick tyre (dis)mounting tool
Putting the Tyre Glider to the test – is it good, is it fast, is it better than the Pedro’s tyre levers?
Wrenches (spanners) explained
What are wrenches (spanners)? What are the differences between the open and box-end ? Is the hex profile stronger than the 12-point design?
Hogert HT1A764 flexible handle (“breaker bar”) review
My experience with the Hogert HT1A764 1/2″ flexible handle (“breaker bar”)
Dremel 4486 Keyless Chuck review
My experience with the Dremel 4486 Keyless Chuck (on a Parkside tool)
Screwdrivers & bit drivers 101
Screwdriver types and models explained. Impact screwdrivers, bit holders, handle shapes, cross-tipped screwdriver standards etc.
Motorex/Dualco mini grease gun review
My Motorex (Dualco) small grease gun review/demo – comparing it to Hazet HZ-2162M.
How to fill up (and prime) a small grease gun.
Keter (Curver) tool tray presentation
My Keter (Curver) tool trolley with drawers presentation and assembly demonstration.
Wera Hex Plus VS 50-year-old FACOM
Comparing a Wera Hex Plus “allen” keys with my 50-year old FACOM hex wrenches.
Wera Hex and Torx key sets review
My experience with the (strangely colour-coded) Wera Hex and Torx key sets. Are they good? Are they worth the money?
Wera Kraftform Kompakt Turbo 1 screwdriver review
Why Wera Kraftform Kompakt Turbo 1 screwdriver sucks. My experience.
How to use a torque wrench and do you really need it?
Torque wrenches explained: different types, how to use them properly, accuracy, precision, and do you really need them for bicycle mechanics?
Unior 1721 cartridge bearing press set
Unior 1721 cartridge bearing press set review. Do see my follow up video two years later: Unior 1721 bearing press problem – and solution.
Unior 689/2BI blind cartridge bearing puller
My experience with the Unior 689/2BI blind cartridge bearing puller set
How to Use Calipers – Accurate vs Precise, Digital vs Analog Explained
🔧 How do calipers work, and what’s the difference between accuracy and precision?
This video explains how to properly use calipers (digital and analog), how to read them, and how to tell if yours is accurate.
We also break down the misunderstood difference between “precise” and “accurate” measurements.
Unior bicycle tools
General talk about Unior bicycle tools.
Filling up a small “bicycle” grease gun (Hazet HZ-2162M)
How to fill up (and prime) a small grease gun (Hazet HZ-2162M in this case)?
Unior Master Chain Tool 1647/2BBI review
Unior Master Chain Tool 1647/2BBI presentation, demonstration and a brief review
Dremel 4486 KEyless Multi Chuck & Pakside rotary tool
Why Dremel EZ SpeedClic and 4486 Keyless Multi Chuck are awesome – and a review of the Parkside rotary tool
Parkside “Dremel” (rotary) cordless tool improvement
How I’ve added a bearing to improve my Parkside rotary (“Dremel”) tool – reducing the vibrations.
Lubricating and cleaning a ratchet tool
How to clean and lubricate a ratcheting tool (wrench)?
Making toolbox foam inserts – tool organizer
How I’ve made (shaped, cut and glued) foam inserts for my steel tool box.
Machining a Shimano freehub disassembly tool
How to make (machine) a tool for disassembling Shimano freehub mechanisms (and the important dimensions)? In which direction to turn it?
A few Unior tools I’m not happy with – chain whip and Hollowtech II BB tool
A few Unior tools I’m not very happy with (chain whip and Hollowtech II BB tool) – and why?
Cheap bicycle work/repair stand review
Are cheap bicycle work stands good and worth it? What are their pros and cons?
Phillips, JIS, and Pozidriv screwdrivers demonstration [1023]
The difference between JIS, Phillips, and Pozidriv screwdrivers. How to find a good quality cross-tipped screwdriver?
Unboxing Unior 1666/2DP rotor truing fork, and 1689.2 Rotor truing gauge
Unior 1666/2DP rotor truing fork, and 1689.2 Rotor truing gauge unboxing and a brief presentation.
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