Katherine Keeler is Associate Testing Editor at Hearst Autos. By day she evaluates tools for your enjoyment; by night, she Frankensteins her ever-changing fleet of rustbucket oddities back to repair. Her dream is to open a roadside attraction where the public can view, drive, and learn repair...
Fill the tank ½ way again with acetone which period drop the chain in Shake the tank frequently and also. The chain will knock remaining rust off Empty the acetone/rust mixture to the bucket Fill the tank tabs on sanitized water and empty it. Do this until only fairly water that’s c...
In my many years in the field, I’ve experimented with various CLPs, and it’s undeniable that Hoppe’s No. 9 stands out as the best bore cleaner. When compared to other products, such as Break-Free CLP, Hoppe’s demonstrates superior rust prevention, which is particularly notable in hum...
Perhaps you’ve found a bargain shell with a dead engine? Or one that’s had an LS swap? These are surprisingly common and often the most cost-effective way to own an RX-8. If this is the case, you could well be on to a winner! Although they can be a handful, they also have ...
A mini trampoline, sometimes called a rebounder, is a small version of the trampolines that the neighborhood children might have in their backyards. You can jump or jog on a trampoline; its cushioned, flexible surface gives you a great low-impact way to work out while being gentler than th...
You can use this oil viscosity for farm equipment, trucks, off-highway, and gasoline engines. Although it’s typically used fordiesel engines, that does not necessarily mean it only works for them. What exactly is diesel engine oil and how does it work?
Not only is hammocking a great way to soak in the health benefits of spending time outside in your own backyard or local park, these sleek slings are also becoming prized over tents by hikers, campers, back- and bikepackers, and kayakers for their durability and portability. Because even ...
Raw corncob was the most tenacious material we tried and required a few start-stop cycles to grind completely. It appeared to hang up the L-111 in such a way that the impellers stopped pushing it into the grind ring. The garbage disposal never jammed and eventually handled everything we th...
Neutral oils with high smoke points like vegetable oil, are the way to go. They won't go rancid, and they're the best choice for the chemical process of polymerization necessary to create layers of seasoning. Some may think cast iron is indestructible, but Willis reminds us it isn't ...
In places like Jamaica, Indonesia, Mexico and the Dominican Republic, where public nudity is illegal, a growing number of private naturist resorts are the best way to get naked. Despite all this clothing-optional innovation, nude beaches remain the primary means to achieve an overall tan. Nu...