Hand Tools and supplies
Tools of the trade — 16 articles
Drill and tap size chart
A size chart for drills and taps
Drill bits explained
Drilling down for the nitty gritty on drill bits
Feeler Gauge, vital for proper gapping
Not just for spark plugs but necessary for many engine maintenance tasks
Hex Allen key
Allen keys and wrench
High speed steel (HSS)
Many will be familiar with HSS when buying drill bits
Pliers, Needle, Cutting, Crimping, Gripping
A look at the extremely useful set of pliers
Precision Calipers an engine builders friend
Not a must for every toolbox but handy when rebuilding that engine
Punches, stamps and letter stamps
Tools that you will definately need during your build
Socket wrench
One of the handiest tools in your toolbox
Taps and dies explained
The tap and die set, another useful tool
Timing light
Get your engine timing spot on
Titanium nitride ceramic coating (for drill bits)
Hard as nails and brill on drill bits
Torque wrench
Much needed tool for tightening critical components
Using and reading micrometers
The different available micrometers that you may find useful
Vernier Height Gauge
Available as manual or electronic
Workbench Vice
A must when fiddling in the garage, a vice is your friend