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Soldering Iron / Wood Burning / Pyrography & Glue Gun Review, Chandler Tool

Soldering Iron / Wood Burning / Pyrography & Glue Gun Review, Chandler Tool. Today we review a Soldering Iron, Wood Burning, Pyrography kit and a Glue Gun from Chandler tool. These tools were sent to me to review and give an opinion of how the tools perform. I decided to share my thoughts with my viewers and let you know how good or bad these tools perform. In case you haven’t heard of Chandler tool, they make several different craft tools that may be helpful to you. This video will cover two of their tools. If you decide you are interested in these tools you can visit their website and get more details, pricing etc.
Hart Tools 20 Volt Reciprocating Saw Review vs Harbor Freight Bauer and Ryobi?

Hart Tools 20 Volt Reciprocating Saw Review vs Harbor Freight Bauer and Ryobi? Today we review the Hart Tools 20 Volt Reciprocating saw. Is this saw better than Harbor Freight Bauer or Ryobi Reciprocating saw? I wouldn’t go that far. This saw seems like a very good saw at first glance but it does have some issues that you need to be aware of if you are considering purchasing this saw. Watch the video and you will see the good and bad things about the saw that I will go into detail about. Is it a good saw? I’ll let you decide after you watch the video.
How to Replace / Install / Change a Car Battery the Easy Way

How to Replace / Install / Change a Car Battery the Easy Way. How do you Replace, Change or Install a car battery? This may seem like a very simple thing to do for Car guys but not everyone knows how to do it. For some people it may seem overwhelming or complicated, so I decided to take the confusion out and simplify the process. I will walk you through the easy process of replacing or changing out your car battery. I will be replacing the battery on my car and show you step by step hos it’s done. Most batteries have a limited life span of 5 years, so you can save yourself a lot of trouble by being able to do this for yourself when you need to.
Hart 20v Impact Driver Review – Better than Harbor Freight Bauer or Hercules?

Today we Review the Hart Tools 20V Impact Driver and do a Torture test. How Much power does the Hart 20 Volt impact Driver really Have? Is the Hart Impact Driver Better than Harbor Freight Bauer or Hercules Impact Driver? In this video I will drive a variety of different size bolts into a solid block of lumber and we’ll see how the Hart Impact Driver holds up. I will also do a Wheel Lug removal Torque test to see if you can use this for your Automotive work. I will also disassemble or open up the Battery and show you the guts of what powers this impact driver. I’m sure you will find the results interesting so be sure to watch all the way through to the end. #HartTools #ImpactDriver #Walmart #ModernDIYProjects
How to make a Folding DIY Table Saw That’s Easy to Make and Store

Here is a simple and Cheap way to make a DIY Table Saw with items you already have that Doesn’t take up a lot of Space. I’ll show you how to make a Cheap, Folding Table Saw. Don’t have the money or space for a proper table saw? That doesn’t mean you can’t make your own folding Table Saw that takes up No money and Little space. It’s actually quite simple to make a DIY folding table saw as I show you in this video. You can make a proper table saw in a few minutes at zero cost using items you already have around your shop waiting to be used for this project. This way you can use a proper table saw when your projects demands it, yet fold it up out of the way when you don’t need it. If you are on the job site and your good table saw breaks, you can make this in a few minutes and keep working. #diytablesaw #tablesaw #diy #moderndiyprojects
Hart Tools Review Combo Pack Unboxing – Better than Harbor Freight?

We unbox and review the HART Tools Combo Pack from Walmart, but are they better than Harbor Freight? Walmart’s new HART Tools are aimed directly at Harbor Freight shoppers. Walmart created HART Tools to give Harbor Freight shoppers an alternative to the low quality and increasing prices of Harbor Freight. The big question is, did they succeed? Are the HART 20 Volt Cordless Tools better than Harbor Freight Tools? They are definitely cheaper than the Bauer or Hercules tools at Harbor Freight but there is still room for improvement as I will show in this video. There are also some interesting similarities to Ryobi tools as you will see since HART tools are being manufactured by TTI. #HartTools #HarborFreight #Walmart #moderndiyprojects
Vont LED Camping Lantern Review – 140 Lumens of Collapsable Emergency Lighting

Today we review the Vont 140 Lumens LED Collapsable Camping lantern. If you are looking for a compact, portable, bright camping or general purpose light then this is a lantern you should consider. The Vont LED camping light is compact, has 140 Lumens of Bright LED power and runs on 3 AA Batteries included in the package. This is a good light to have around the house or in your car for emergencies. During power outages, earthquakes, hurricans or breaking down on the road, this is a convenient light with many uses aside from camping. If you want to look at the light, visit Vont’s Amazon store at the link below. If you decide to buy this light be sure to use the 10% off coupon Exclusively for my Subscribers.
Extended Reach / Long Reach / Telescoping Pole Hedge Trimmer DIY

Do you wish that your Hedge Trimmer could have extended reach? Today we look at how to make a Telescoping Pole Hedge Trimmer or an Extended Reach Hedge Trimmer from a regular Hedge Trimmer. By using some left over parts, I will show you how to make a Free Extension Pole Hedge Trimmer or Telescoping Pole Hedge Trimmer that will help you maintain your hedges and trees much more easily and safely than having to climb a tall ladder. Stay safe when trimming or maintaining your hedges and garden with this simple and free tool hack.

#poletrimmer #hedgetrimmer #telescopingtrimmer #moderndiyprojects
Hyper Tough / Harbor Freight Heavy Duty Rotary Tool Comparison and Review Chicago Electric

The Hyper Tough Rotary tool is identical to the Harbor Freight Heavy Duty Rotary Tool from Chicago Electric. In this video I will do a comparison between the Hyper tough Rotary tool from WalMart to the Harbor Freight Chicago Electric Heavy Duty Rotary Tool. I will show you how identical these tools are and how much better the Hyper Tough Tool Really is. If you are looking at buying a rotary tool from Harbor Freight watch this video first.

#HyperTough #HarborFreight #RotaryTool #moderndiyprojects
Harbor Freight LED Headlamp Free DIY Upgrade and Review

Today we look at how to upgrade your Harbor Freight FREE Headlamp or how to make a FREE LED DIY Head Lamp. In this video I’ll show you how to make a brighter, better LED headlamp with all FREE stuff from Harbor Freight. This will take just a few minutes of your time and cost you NO money to make. If you already have the Free Harbor Freight Lights you can make this upgrade in minutes.

#harborfreight #headlamp #LEDlight #moderndiyprojects
Harbor Freight 3 inch Cut off tool Review Chicago Electric

Let’s review the Harbor Freight 3 inch Heavy Duty Electric Cut off tool by Chicago Electric. I will demonstrate the uses for this tool and show you a few mods that can make this tool more useful than it would normally be. It’s an inexpensive tool with potential to do more than just cutting.
How to make a DIY quiet air compressor / ultra silent air compressor

Let’s make a DIY quiet air compressor. Is your shop compressor too loud? I’ll show you a cheap and easy way to make yourself a free DIY Silent, Ultra quiet air compressor. You may already have some of these parts laying around so you can make this with spare parts for free.
How to Install or Replace a Hot Water Heater DIY Very Easy – Hot Water Heater Installation

DIY hot Water heater installation from start to finish. I’ll walk you through how easy it really is. My hot water heater started leaking, now I have to rush and replace my old hot water heater with a new one. I’ll show you how easy it is to do a DIY Water Heater installation that any handyman can do with basic tools you already have. Don’t waste money on a plumber when you can Do It Yourself, for much lower cost.
Kobalt 10 inch Sliding Mitre Saw Review Better than Harbor Freight

Long term review of Kobalt 10 inch Sliding Compound Miter Saw with Lazer indicator. Compared to Harbor Freight Mitre saw, or Hercules mitre saw, Dewalt, Ryobi, or Craftman Mitre saw, this is an excellent value. Kobalt Mitre Saw is much Better than Harbor Freight as it is better built and more affordable. For the DIY or home gamer this saw is affordable, comes with the blade and everything you will need to get started, has a 3 year warranty, and is well built. I will demonstrate as I put it through a it’s paces and show you how this unit has held up over the years that I have owned it.
Best Portable Folding Work Table Workbench Worx Pegasus / Keter / Dewalt Clone

Best folding Portable work Table, WorkBench, SawHorse, you have never seen. This Worx Pegasus Clone Portable Folding work table makes a great folding work Table, Work Bench or Saw Horse, but who makes it? You will be surprised when I show you who makes this great table that you have probably never seen of before.
Harbor Freight Hand Crank Lantern Review LED Camping Light Luminar Outdoor

This Harbor Freight Hand Crank LED Lantern by Luminar Outdoor is ideal for Power Outages, Camping, Bugout, or anywhere without power. I review this light and explain a secret way to get the most power out of this light. This is a NO BATTERIES required flashlight with hand crank ability. No worries about dead batteries when you have an emergency.
Harbor Freight 1250 Lumen Work Light Battery Bank Braun LED Light Teardown Disassembly

Harbor Freight 1250 Lumens work light battery bank Teardown and disassembly. What’s inside the Braun LED Worklight? I am Curious what is inside this light and can it be easily fixed at home by a DIYer like me. In this video I open it up and give you closeup shots of the circuit board and all the components inside this light.
Lawn Mower Won’t Start how to fix a Broken Lawn Mower

How to fix a lawn mower that won’t start. Can fix this broken lawn mower and get it running again? I’ll show you how to diagnose and fix most common lawn mower starting problems. Let’s give this lawn mower a new life by fixing the problems it has.
Harbor Freight 1250 Lumen Work Light Battery Bank Braun LED Light

Harbor Freight recently released this 1250 Lumens work light battery bank by Braun. Curious if it is a Harbor Freight Tools WIN or FAIL, I decided to do a review. If you want to buy this Braun 1250 Lumens worklight you want to see my results before you buy. The results of my review are very interesting to say the least.
OC Auto Show / Orange County Auto Show

I spent the day at the OC Auto Show and I thought I would share the footage with you guys. If you like cars, you should enjoy this.
Harbor Freight Rotary Tool / Drill Master Rotary Tool Kit Review

A subscriber asked me to review the Harbor Freight Drill Master 80 piece Rotary tool kit, so I did. Here is a full review and demonstration of the Harbor Freight Tools Drill Master Brand Mini Rotary tool kit.
Vintage Craftsman Scroll Saw Restoration / Jig Saw Restoration

We have a Vintage Craftsman Scroll Saw that needs restoration. This is a classic Craftsman tool, a scroll saw (AKA Jig saw or Sabre Saw) from the 80’s and it still works great. So let’s restore this cool tool and give it a new life.
How to Oil Change 95 – 2000 Dodge Ram 1500 2500 Mopar Magnum Hemi oil and Filter Change

Oil Change procedure for 95, 96, 97, 98, 99 & 2000 Dodge Ram 1500 & 2500. Lets do an oil and filter change on this 97 Dodge Ram 1500 Truck with a Magnum V8. Whether it’s a Magnum or Hemi 1500 or 2500 changing the oil on a Dodge Ram using Mopar parts is a really easy way to save money and keep your Ram truck working properly. The dealer charges too much so a DIY approach is better.
How to make a Catch Can DIY PCV Oil Separator

I show you how to make a Catch Can oil seperator for your PCV system. This Catch Can will keep your PCV from allowing oil to get inside your intake manifold and messing up your engine. This Oil Seperator is a cheap and easy way to make a catch can so anyone can do this at home with minimal tools or experience. This is the best looking catch can that looks OEM and is a closed system so it should be legal in all 50 states. I will walk you through the entire process so you too can make this at home following my instructions.