Not Handsome but Handy

Repair and maintenance tips for Hougen magnetic drills. Power cord and motor troubleshooting. Fuse, switch and magnet tests for drills that won't stick or hold to steel. Gearbox and slide mechanism lubrication and adjustments. For drills that won't turn on or won't drill. Tests may apply to other brands such as Rotabroach and Fein and other mag drills that use annular cutters and rotacut bits.

In this video I'm recapping how I build a small pond and waterfall in my back yard. I started this last fall and completed it the following spring. I dug the main hole out with my tractor then smoothed out the shape by hand with a shovel. I then lined the base with tarps and a pool liner before filling with thousands of rocks, then stacked a large rock pile for the waterfall. I used an electric pump to run the waterfall and routed the hose around the rocks and up the back of the tower then used several rocks to conceal the hose. For added effect I put in a set of waterproof solar powered LED lights to light up the water and waterfall at night. The lights change colors which I think looks pretty cool when we're gathered outside in the evenings. You can find the waterfall pump and solar lights used in this video from POPOSOAP on Amazon: Water pump: https://a.co/d/8bcs1xu Solar lights: https://a.co/d/7Ml0Z2B

In this video I'm finally getting around to a project that I have been putting off for some time. My 370z is quite loud and at certain RPM the exhaust noise is nearly ear piercing due to the frequency and resonating with metal and other materials in the car. My plan is to install sound deadening sheets to dampen the vibrations, reduce some of the road noise and hopefully soften the exhaust note as heard from inside the car. I'm installing Kilmat brand sound deadening sheets which are made up of a sticky rubber like substance with a thick aluminum top. These are an affordable alternative to name-brand products such as Dynamat and Resonix. Once the sheet is laid on the metal you then use a metal roller to compress the sheet and tightly bond it to the metal to better absorb the vibrations and reduce the noise. I've noticed at least 1.5dB less road and engine noise in my testing after installation but the biggest difference is the reduction in the sharpness of the exhaust resonating at higher RPM. The product used in the video is available here: https://amzn.to/4dBfunb

In this video I'm replacing rear sway bar links on a 2013 Honda Civic. I'm demonstrating two different methods of removing the links. The first of which is the more difficult way but allows you to possibly reuse the link which is helpful if you just need to remove it temporarily. The second way which is the easiest involves cutting the studs on the stabilizer link which is much quicker and is helpful for stubborn rusty parts that are difficult to remove. Replacement parts used in the video are available from PartsMatrix.ca using the links below: Left Rear: https://partsmatrix.ca/s/moog-K750125-suspension-stabilizer-bar-link/2013/Honda/Civic Right Rear: https://partsmatrix.ca/s/moog-K750126-suspension-stabilizer-bar-link/2013/Honda/Civic Use coupon code "NHBH" for extra savings at checkout.

This is a test and review of the new AUXITO A301 Portable Tire Inflator. AUXITO sent me one of their new air pump power banks to try out and it turned out to be a very handy bit of kit. I used it to inflate a tire on my 370z, a basketball, a beach ball and other inflatables. I also tried out the flashlight and emergency light options as well as the power bank option to charge my cell phone. I think this unit is perfect to keep in the trunk of my car for emergencies. If you would like to get your own use the link below: https://www.auxito.com/3DubbhbqHqhv72 Don't forget to use coupon code "NHBH" to save 15% off your order.

Replacing front and rear struts (shock and spring assemblies) on a 2016 Honda CR-V using Monroe Quick Strut assemblies.

This is a custom drill stand built for overhead drilling concrete to increase speed and accuracy and reduce user fatigue. After some trouble finding a pre-built machine we were forced to build our own and so far the results are great. The design is a combination of elements from other companies and our own custom pulley mechanism. This unit is for personal use and not for sale.

Replacing universal joints on a Jeep Wrangler TJ Front Drive Shaft including double cardan joint. The u-joints featured in this video are available from Partsmatrix.ca here: https://partsmatrix.ca/s/moog-269-universal-joint/1997/Jeep/TJ Don't forget to use coupon code NHBH for extra savings

2024 Solar Eclipse Timelapse Recorded with a cell phone and no filters, so unable to see the moon cross the sun but able to see the path of the sun and darkness in the sky during the 99% coverage. Filmed in Moncton NB, Canada from 3:30pm-5:30pm ADT