Brockhaus-Heuer vice buying info + review
Bench vice buying guide and Brockhaus Heuer review. Why forged steel is “unbreakable,” how to choose the right size, and why front-opening design matters.
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tools-index
Index of all the articles related to tools – types, brands, recommendations, explanations how to use them, etc.
7 mm hex key – old handlebars, cranks & more
Not sure if that hex (“Allen”) bolt is 7 mm or 9/32″? Learn how to tell the difference and avoid tool or bolt damage, with real bike and car examples.
Where should I buy bicycle parts (and tools)?
A short list of shops where I buy bicycle parts and tools online – what I’m using and can recommend
Cheap AliExpress (and Amazon) tools?
A practical guide to cheap bicycle tools from AliExpress and Amazon: what’s good, what’s risky, which brands are decent, and when DIY tools make sense.
Torque wrench buying guide
This article answers the questions:
Do I really need a torque wrench to service my bicycle?
What kind of torque wrench should I buy?
Tightening torque and torque wrenches explained – 101
This article answers the questions:
What is tightening torque and why is it important?
What are torque wrenches and what kinds of them exist?
Square drive socket wrench (ratchet) size standards
What are the common, standard sizes of the square drive socket wrenches (i.e. socket spanners, or ratchets) – and what each size is best used for.v
Screwdriver hex-bit size standards and types
Screwdriver hex-bit size standards and types explained – so you don’t make a mistake when buying tools and spare bits
Bicycle wheelbuilding tools explained
A list of all the tools needed for building bicycle wheels. Pros and cons of various wheel-building tool models.
Phillips, JIS, and Pozidriv screwdrivers explained
There are screwdrivers that don’t slip (come out, “cam-out”) when unscrewing a tight screw. How to tell those, what are the differences?
Bicycle repair stand DIY
Bicycle repair stand that I use – DIY made. Showing functions, dimensions and some details of how it was made.
Unior frame and fork modular tool set
How to assemble a modular tool set that of good quality that costs a bit less than buyin all separately and takes less workshop room.
Tools needed for a bicycle hub overhaul
Complete list of tools needed for servicing cup-and-cone bicycle hubs. Covers cone wrenches, grease, bearings, cleaning tools, and practical workshop tips.