The mast of a sailing vessel is a tall spar, or arrangement of spars, erected more or less vertically on the centre-line of a ship or boat. How does a mast work? Masts, antennae and base stations The mast itself … Continue reading →

Sound — Usually the first indication of worn or loose ball joints will be a faint, intermittent clunking noise that seems to be coming from a corner of your vehicle. The sound may be more pronounced when going over a … Continue reading →

Lower Rear Tie Bars They are designed to keep the rear end from unnecessary sway and flex during hard turns at high speed, or hard braking turns. What do tie bars do in cars? The tie rods help your vehicle … Continue reading →

The purpose of link rods Link rods (or stabiliser links or anti-roll bar links or drop links) connect the left and right hand suspension components to either end of a common anti-roll bar made of spring steel which is like … Continue reading →

After a search of our Moog inventory, we found out that Moog makes their parts everywhere from Japan… and of course, the United States of America. Where are MOOG components made? The company’s synths aren’t marked “Made in the USA,” … Continue reading →

Sealed joints/bearings generally do have a better seal than a greasable unit, the greasable unit must have a relief to purge excess grease. This also allows contaminants in if you don’t grease enough. Are Sealed ball joints better? Non greaseable … Continue reading →

Can you put a motor on a row boat? Yes, you can put a motor on a drift boat but you need to be careful with the power. A drift boat is a dory which was designed to be rowed … Continue reading →

A castellated nut, sometimes referred to as a castle nut, is a nut with slots (notches) cut into one end. The name comes from the nut’s resemblance to the crenellated parapet of a medieval castle. Castellated nuts are sometimes referred … Continue reading →

How do you loosen a tie rod nut? Remove the lock nut After soaking the inner tie rod jam nut and thread with penetrant, hold the inner tie rod steady with a wrench and bust the jam nut loose. To … Continue reading →

Drag Links (DLs) connect the steering gear and the pitman arm at one vehicle wheel. Tie Rods (TRs) connect the steering knuckles at the left and at the right wheel to transfer the steering forces. What is the drag link … Continue reading →

What rig is best for crappie? The 8 Best Crappie Bait Rigs Slip-Float Rig. It’s easy to adjust the slip-float rig to any depth you want. Drop-Shot Rig. Minnow-and-Brush-Jig Rig. Simple Bobber Rig. Floating Bottom-Walker Rig. Double-Jig Bait Rig. Three-Way … Continue reading →

The walleye are easier to find and are abundant around certain areas. The best time of year to hook a walleye is May and June along the shallow waters of Lake Erie after the walleye are done spawning. The leading … Continue reading →

These are the step I took to build a DIY PVC Pipe Patio Railing. Measure and Cut Rails. Drill Holes for Pickets. Cut Pickets. Attach Screws at the Bottom of Each Picket. Insert Pickets Into Lower Rail. Attach Screws at … Continue reading →

Can you make a handrail out of PVC pipe? PVC pipe is an ideal material for a handrail because it is round in shape, lightweight and affordable. In addition to being lightweight and affordable, it is also easy to work … Continue reading →

Hard Maple Hardwood Stair Tread Hard Maple is a visually appealing hardwood, with soft consistent color tones and tight clear grain. Hard Maple enhances the beauty of any stairway, and has a very clean look that will brighten any living … Continue reading →