This page has a few pictures of the set of hand tools for the International Space Station. Surprisingly, they seem to be the same tools that most handymen have at home. One exception is the velcro straps on the combination wrenches.
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Make A Mechanic Drool – The Toolkit From The International Space Station
Published July 29, 2013 Uncategorized Leave a CommentTags: combination wrench, craftsman, hand tool, handyman, International Space Station, ISS, mechanic, NASA, Snap-on, space exploration
At Least It Isn’t Belching [comic]
Published April 8, 2013 Uncategorized Leave a CommentTags: auto, auto repair, automobile, car repair, cartoon, comic, funny, funny noise, garage, humming, humor, lemon, mechanic, whistle
Rebuilding An Engine In 2 Minutes [video]
Published July 3, 2012 Uncategorized Leave a CommentTags: auto engine, auto repair, automobile, Car engine, mechanic, overhaul, rebuild, stop action, video
6 Car Myths That Cost You Money
Published March 6, 2012 Uncategorized Leave a CommentTags: antifreeze, auto maintenance, automobile, coolant, economy, engine oil, Gasoline, high octane, mechanic, oil change, save money, tune up, warm up, wasteful, winterize
Cracked presents an informative list of things that many of us do to our cars that needlessly cost us money. The explanations given for each of the 6 items are logical and reasonable, so if you do any of these things, you may want to reconsider. The list includes :
1. Change oil too frequently
2. Warming up engine before driving
3. Fuel additives
4. Regular tune ups
5. Winterization
6. High octane gasoline