A breaker bar isn’t less likely to tear up hardware, often times a little extra leverage will break loose a stuck bolt. There’s the added benefit of being able to “feel” what's going on, which isn't something you don't get with an impact gun. Read more

Well it provides a little more leverage by being a bit longer. Read more

Hey,yea it’s me! And here’s the old lump in question. Sorry to say that most of the ponies have likely galloped away, but it still runs pretty smooth.

WHAT SORCERY IS THIS? Read more

I agree with your list, but for convenience I prefer my trigger start torch. I’ve attempted the weld-on nut method before too without success. I’ve seen it done on Youtube, but never in person. Read more

I remember the first time someone showed me you could do that. Mind blown, but the technique will be forever associated with the redneck that showed me. Read more

I don’t have experience with them, so I didn’t write them in. They’re worth a shot. Read more

Mike Musto is a hero. Read more

Great lead image! Read more

Oh wow, thanks for the kind words (specifically lucid and concise). I think you can learn a lot in a class. I also think that you can learn a little from Youtube and a lot by trial and error. It really depends on your learning style. I’d say jump in with both feet. If that doesn’t work out take a class. Read more

Just get the best equipment you can afford. Read more

Auto-darkening is the way to go. And the Harbor Freight ones, which is what I use at home, are dirt cheap. They’re even cheaper if you bring in a coupon. Read more

Sounds like you’ve got it made! Someday I’ll be able to plumb a big compressor like that to run my tools, until then I’m making due with electric. Read more

Thanks. Read more

Oh man, I’m definitely not an authority on tremors or stick welding. Stick welding can be plenty strong. If it’s a matter of pretty welds, just think of each one as a signature and to hell with anyone who says they’re ugly. I want to get you welding somehow... http://www.aaronstarnes.com/contact-me.htm… Read more

I haven’t spent the time to with it to get good. I know that there are guys out there who can work magic with it. Read more

That’s what I have a home. Read more

For rhythm I chew gum. I mostly work with sheet metal though which means I’m not running super long beads. Read more

I love this. Read more

This is amazing. Read more