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There is some really good info here: https://timesert.com.au/time-sert-vs-helicoil-what-s-best-for-your-job/

That is not a very good answer. Australia switched. I'm sure 30-40 years ago you would have got a blank look from people when you said 1 meter or 1 kg. BUT people adapted. Having operated US branded helicopters for 20 years I'm pretty happy with my grasp of the outdated measurement system the...

I use the minisert tools from here: https://www.australtools.com.au/trade-quality-rivnut-tools/

Why do Americans love imperial so much? The rest of the developed world moved to metric a loooooong time ago.

Torx don't slip like slotted fitments and don't strip out like hex do because of the way the load is distributed between the tool and item. In addition they have a lower height than hex heads so are useful in many applications like bicycle and motorcycle disc brake rotors. Cam cover bolts on MV...

Thanks for the tip

Ha! My mate put me onto it a year ago and I only just got around to watching it. I don't get on YouTube alot. I think I would have to watch some episodes a few times to get the most out of them for tips.

I have no affiliation with these guys at all. I don't even live in the same country. But their series "Project Binky" where they take an old rusted out mini and try to fit a 92 Toyota Celica GT four engine, running gear and suspension into it without changing the original dimensions has some...

I do this also. I rig up a vacuum cleaner hose close to the cut. No dust :)

Use Loctite Freeze and Release

Spring clamps (Edit: I realise you are talking about a different set of clamps. This statement relates to C clamps.) are generally from the factory and are because they are cheaper and faster to install. These clamps also look slimmer than worm drive. You often cannot not get them as tight as...