Some headlight restoration kits just don’t restore headlights, but they do cost you precious time and money. So, let’s test 7 leading brands and we’ll find out which brand is the best of the best!
Tag: Product testing
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Project Farm: Best Combination Wrenches
This week on Project Farm, Todd Osgood tests combination wrenches from Snap On, SK Tools, MAC Tools, FACOM, Sunex, Gedore, Proto, Wright Tools, Matco, GearWrench, Williams, Klein Tools, Kobalt, Crescent, Tekton, Craftsman, Performance Tool, GearWrench 6 point and 12 point, Pittsburgh and a vintage S K wrench. The box end of the combination wrenches are compared for performance on a rusty fastener with limited contact area and on ½ inch low and high carbon steel with full box end contact.. The open end of the wrench is compared for performance on a low carbon steel fastener as well as on high carbon steel.
Remember, Todd purchases all products he tests to ensure unbiased reviews. Consider supporting him on Patreon.
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Project Farm: Best Thread Repair
This week on Project Farm, Todd compares damaged thread repair products. Tested are 7 Thread Repairs: TIME-SERT, Heli Coil, E-Z LOK, HHIP, Loctite Stripped Thread Repair Epoxy, JB Weld, and Copper Wire. Stripped thread repair products compared for maximum tightening strength and compared against a baseline (1/2 inch threaded aluminum). Damaged threads repaired by each product then tested for tensile strength until the product failed or the bolt broke.
Todd purchases all products tested to ensure unbiased reviews. Consider supporting him on Patreon.
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Project Farm: Top 10 US Made Tools
In the Independence Day edition of Project Farm, Todd reviews the top rated American made tools and products from his tests. The top 10 include locking pliers, knife sharpener, rounded nut extractor, torque wrench, adjustable wrench, lineman’s pliers, knife, burr bit set, ceramic spray coating, and plastic trim restoration.
Todd purchases all of the products tested and supplies used in the testing to ensure an unbiased review. Please consider supporting him at Patreon.
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Project Farm: Are They All The Same Motor Oil? Let’s Settle This! Four Levels of Pennzoil Motor Oil Compared
Let’s find out if Pennzoil’s motor oil (Pennzoil Synthetic Blend, Pennzoil Full Synthetic, Pennzoil Platinum and Pennzoil Ultra Platinum) are basically the same oil. All four oils tested were sent to an independent oil lab for oil analysis. Todd tested the oils for evaporative loss, lubricity or film strength, cold oil flow both new oil and after exposure to heat. Additionally, in a final test, Pennzoil Ultra Platinum is exposed to 10% gasoline and another sample is exposed to antifreeze to see the impact it has on lubricity or oil performance.
Keep in mind, Todd purchases all the products he tests and never accepts samples or sponsorships to ensure fair and unbiased test results. Consider supporting him at Patreon.
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Project Farm: Best Pocket Knife Round Two
This week, Todd continues his pocket knife testing (first test here) with knives from Fallkniven, Benchmade, Gerber, Victorinox, Kershaw, Cold Steel, Kizer, CRKT Fossil, Leatherman Skeletool, Milwaukee, DeWalt, COAST, Kingmax, Vulcan and Master USA. Folding Knives compared for initial sharpness, blade lock release pressure, corrosion resistance, and blade tip durability. Knives were then sharpened using the same sharpening system, then compared for blade edge durability. Finally, we look at a knife that’s been in use for over 65 years.
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Project Farm: Battery Powered String Trimmers
This week on Project Farm, Todd tests battery powered string trimmers from EGO, Milwaukee, DeWalt, Ryobi, Kobalt, Makita, Atlas (Harbor Freight), Greenworks, and ECHO. String trimmers are tested for cutting speed, trimmer head efficiency at dispensing trimmer line, trimmer head string capacity, noise level, vibration, electric motor start-up torque, maximum run time, battery recharge time, and debris shield design.
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Project Farm: Bit Holders
In this week’s Project Farm, Todd tests bit holders from Wiha, Wera, Milwaukee, Crescent Vortex, Norske, DeWalt, Neiko, Hilti, Irwin, Makita Gold, Bosch, Ryobi, Makita ImpactX, Yakamoz, Tomoto Palace, Horusdy. Bit holders compared for maximum torque before failure, magnetic bit retention holding strength, magnetic hold on fasteners, speed of driving in fasteners, and wear resistance. All bits tested until failure.
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Project Farm: Wire Strippers/Cutters
This week’s Project Farm compares wire strippers from Knipex, Irwin, Dromild, Neiko, Klein, Craftsman, Ideal, Irwin, Capri, Kobalt, Dowell, and Mr. Pen. Wire strippers tested for wire stripper knife sharpness, force to cut through aluminum wire, screw cutter precision and sharpness, and wire insulator removal performance. Self-adjusting wire strippers also compared for performance.
Remember Todd purchases all products he tests, so consider supporting him at Patreon.
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Project Farm: Best Metal Cutting Blade? “Dry Cut” vs “Abrasive” vs “Diamond” Blade
This weeks Project Farm tests metal cutting chop saw blades. The blades tested are dry cut, abrasive and diamond chop saw blades from DeWalt, Makita, Oshlun, Evolution, Lenox Diamond, Diablo, Irwin, WEN, and SATC. Blades tested for performance and durability cutting through mild, medium, and very hard steel.