About The Tool Yard
Expert advice, tool maintenance, and DIY machinery guides for professionals and weekend warriors.
Our Story & Mission
At The Tool Yard, we're dedicated to covering the best advice and ways to use the tools and machinery that professionals and weekend DIY warriors rely on every single day. Our goal is to empower you to tackle any project safely and efficiently.
My name is Jimmy Jangles, and I'm keen to ensure that our readers can learn about the need to be safe when using potentially dangerous machinery. I have an IT background and love a bit of science fiction, but I've also had plenty of hands-on, real-world practice chopping down trees for firewood and maintaining heavy equipment.
I like to find inventive and new ways to keep my dying lawnmower going for just one more season. I want you to have the best mower oil in your engine, and I want your lawnmower blades to be as sharp as they can be.
Frequently Asked Questions & Expert Guides
We get a lot of questions from our community about tool maintenance and creative solutions for common workshop problems. Here are some of our most trusted answers:
Can I use alternative oils for my tools and machinery?
Oil is the lifeblood of your machinery, but you don't always need specialized formulas. We explore unconventional solutions, such as whether you can use vegetable oil for lubricating your tools in a pinch. We also dive deep into specific engine requirements, like the pros and cons of using 20W50 oil in a lawnmower.
What is the best way to remove rust from old tools?
Restoring old tools is a passion of ours. For light surface rust and environmentally friendly cleaning, check out our guide on citric acid rust removal. For heavy-duty restoration projects that require a more aggressive approach, learn how to safely use hydrochloric acid to remove rust.
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