Recent content by boatmechanic1989

I tried the square drive with some grips and was pulling so hard I thought something would break. As we all know forcing stuff normally leads to tears. I will try again today.

Yes same one, thanks. So give it some punishment and it comes!

Bit embarrassing to be honest but I can't get the cover off a 3/8 standard chrome Mac ratchet, not the one with round head. We have no Mac dealers here in Finland either so I can't ask. I have used snap on and serviced thaws amongst other ratchets but when I unscrew all the bolts the plate...

why would that be important? surely if they are quality and do the job. i have seen some mechanic's using absolute 'rubbish' and actually the best example of this was the best mechanic i have known and he could do everything a independent garage could throw at you with 15 pound (in money, using...

really guys? that many sets? why. one is sufficent alongside ratcheting screwdriver or something.

it is daily

Hi all long time reader but has taken a long time to join. As my username suggests I am a boat mechanic but I also work on cars sometimes. I find myself more frequently failing to wear gloves when changing oil. I put it down to laziness and often not wanting to walking off a boat on dry dock or...