The earliest handcrafted machine tools date back to 1200 B.C.E., and have now become a ubiquitous part of manufacturing, woodworking and metalworking for operations of all sizes. A machine tool is a piece of equipment that bores, shears, grinds, cuts or otherwise shapes rigid materials such as metal or wood (early examples include the woodworking…
6 Reasons You Should Be Thankful for the Lathe
If you’ve ever used a candlestick, pool cue, baseball bat or bowl, you should thank machine tooling—or, more specifically, the lathe. You’re probably asking yourself at this point: What is a lathe? A lathe is a machine used to shape a material using a rotating axis that presses the material against various tools (a simple…
Hear That Noise? Your Car is Trying to Tell You Something
It can be challenging, and a bit stressful, trying to figure out when your car requires maintenance. While you can rely on dashboard indicators for some necessary repairs, you often times have to learn to read the signs your car is using to tell you it needs to be fixed. One of the easiest ways…
Replacing Your Ball Joints? Here’s What You Should Know First
Ball joints are crucial components to the suspension and steering of your car. Before you can understand how to replace ball joints, it’s important to understand how they work. Ball joints attach to the wheel hub of your car where your wheel, tire, and the rest of your suspension is mounted. This area needs to…
Three Ways Owning a Hybrid Can Save You Money
Though we’re coming out the economic recession of the last few years, Americans seem to have adopted a much more frugal sensibility. The overindulgence and lush lifestyles that were popular during the 80s and 90s have waned. These days, Americans are much more likely to be looking for deals and pinching pennies, especially when it…
Why You Deserve To Travel on a Charter Bus
Group trips can be pretty stressful at the very least — between organizing the travel plans, the hotel reservations, the day outings, making sure that no one gets left behind… one trip can quickly become an absolute nightmare for anyone in charge of the planning. So what’s one way to make it all just a…
Two Great Reasons to Use Car Auction Software
Did you know that within just the first seven months of 2014, nearly 4.7 million cars were sold in the United States? Although buying and selling automobiles is common, these processes are often difficult. Fortunately, by using car auction software, buying and selling vehicles will be a breeze. – Buying. Auto auction software is designed…
Learn How to Buy a Used Car
Used car shopping is like a box of chocolates: you never know what you’re going to get — unless you know what you’re doing. An estimated 40.5 million used cars were bought and sold in the U.S. in 2012, while used car sales increased 4% from 2011 to 2012 as the recession is still taking…
Understanding the Benefits of Vehicle Transport
Are you moving? Or perhaps you just purchased a gorgeous vintage car online? Or You’re headed to college and plan on flying, but need your car? Car shipping is one of the most cost effective and easy solutions for a long-distance move. About car shipping: Vehicle transport can be secured in a variety of ways….
Find the Best Car–New or Used–for You
Are you searching for an excellent new vehicle with impressive features? Perhaps you are more in the market for a great value on a pre-owned car? Either way, there are plenty of options available, which can ensure that you find the best car to fit your situation. That said, there are many different considerations you’ll…
