Chad Ina

Forty-something years later, Chad still doesn't' know what he wants to do if he grows up. Raised around cars and trained in diesel mechanics, Chad has owned a successful detail shop, developed and sold software, led a K-9 SAR team, ridden the dot-com wave as a marketing & PR executive, led digital strategy teams at both large and small agencies, and now this. He digs Jeeps, off-road racing, football, photography, writing, making EDM, cranking metal, PC gaming, and a plethora of other contradictory things.

The Winbag Inflatable Shim

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Air is a really powerful force. In fact, rescue personnel and vehicle recovery pros have used various air jacks and wedges for a long time. Locksmiths also use air wedges to assist in opening locked cars and trucks. But who would’ve thought that little bags of air could be so useful around the shop or … Read more

A Lazy Susan for Your Motorcycle

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For those with limited space in the garage, getting a motorcycle in and out can be challenging at best—four-point turns or awkwardly walking the bike back as you sit on it… there’s gotta be a better way. Robert Baetz of Spin Cycle Products agrees, so he designed the Turncycle. Essentially, the Turncycle is much like a low-profile … Read more

LiftMaster's New Mini Universal Remote

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For the 70% of folks like me who use the garage as the primary entry point into our homes and need a remote door opener, LiftMaster is introducing its new Mini Universal Remote Control.

Rockler Bandy Clamp Overview

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The Rockler Bandy Clamp brings several improvements to the edge clamp game, including a non-stick elastic rubber band that conforms to the edge, thus not damaging the material. It’s also much more stable than other models and keeps the item tight. Watch the video overview to find out if it works for you!

Hands-On: XPOWER A-2 Airrow Pro Review

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Not only am I a gearhead (sorta), I’m also a total geek. I was banging out code, building gaming computers and bustin’ out electronic music before the graphical web even existed. Okay, so I’m an old geek. ? Er… what’s the correlation here?!? Back then, I blew through a TON of canned air (pun intended). I … Read more

Bench Cookies!

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Ensuring that whatever you’re routing, sanding, painting, or hammering stays in place can be a frustrating chore. There are a few options like vices, clamps, router mats and, of course, the new X-Mat system we wrote about a few days ago. But when it comes to simply holding something still from underneath, perhaps while providing lift for … Read more

Briggs & Stratton’s “YOU. POWERED.” Contest

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Briggs & Stratton is on the hunt for powerful stories. To help launch the company’s new YOU. POWERED.™ brand tagline, Briggs & Stratton is turning to social media with a contest asking you to submit stories about people—yourself included—you feel deserve recognition for doing powerful things with outdoor power equipment within neighborhoods and communities. Five winners … Read more

UPDATED 1/10/18: The Coolbox is Almost Here!

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JANUARY 2018 UPDATE: This is the last update for this post but it appears that Coolboxes ARE in fact shipping (or were in September of last year) but a few folks are complaining of Bluetooth noise, digital clocks not displaying properly, and missing lid magnets. The website states that units are on backorder and asks … Read more

The Magic Creeper

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I have a slightly lifted Jeep, so when it's not on the rack, I actually want a creeper with decent wheels. But, if you're in the market for a zero clearance portable creeper, the Magic Creeper is worth a look.