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SAE To Metric Conversion Chart
Posted on January 28 2020
Do you ever find yourself looking for / or missing, a specific SAE size of a socket or wrench and want to know what it's metric equivalent is? Well fear not, we've put together a complete conversion chart below. SAE to Metric Conversion Chart SAE Metric Inch 5/32" 0.156...
1/4 INCH DRIVE 6 POINT DEEP METRIC SOCKETS | FULL LIST
Posted on January 28 2020
We've compiled a list below of every 1/4" drive 6 point regular SAE socket. Teng Tools 1/4 Inch Drive 6 Point Deep Metric Socket List Item ID Length Socket Opening Size Drive Size Socket End Diameter Drive End Diameter Well Depth Weight Country Of Origin M140604-C 1.95 in 4mm 1/4" 0.31...
1/4 Inch Drive 6 Point Shallow SAE Sockets | Full List
Posted on January 27 2020
We've compiled a list below of every 1/4" drive 6 point regular SAE socket. Teng Tools 1/4 Inch Drive 6 Point Shallow SAE Socket List Item ID Length Width Height Socket Opening Size Drive Size Socket End Diameter Drive End Diameter Well Depth Weight Country Of Origin M140106-C 0.98 in 0.31...
1/4 Inch Drive 6 Point Shallow Metric Sockets | Full List
Posted on January 24 2020
We've compiled a list below of every 1/4" drive 6 point regular metric socket. Teng Tools 1/4 Inch Drive 6 Point Shallow Metric Socket List Item ID Length Width Height Socket Opening Size Drive Size Socket End Diameter Drive End Diameter Well Depth Weight Country of Origin M140504-C 0.98 in 0.27...
Best Spark Plug Sockets For Cars, Trucks & Machinery
Posted on January 21 2020
We've compiled a list below of every spark plug socket you will ever need. Teng Tools Spark Plug Sockets List Item ID Drive Description Width Thread Size Length Weight M380039-C 3/8" 14mm spark plug socket 20mm / 0.78 in 8 64mm / 2.5 in 73g / 2.6oz M380040-C 3/8" 16mm...
Full List Of Sliding T Bars
Posted on January 16 2020
We've compiled a list below of every sliding T bar you will ever need. Teng Tools Sliding T Bar List Item ID Drive DIN Description Length Weight M140050-C 1/4" 3122A 1/4" drive sliding T bar 106mm / 4.2 in 40g / 1.4oz M380050-C 3/8" 3122A 3/8" drive sliding T bar...
Complete List Of Coupler Adapters
Posted on January 13 2020
We've compiled a list below of every coupler adapter you will ever need. Teng Tools Coupler Adapter List Item ID Drive DIN Description Length Weight M140060-C 1/4" 3126 coupler adapter for 1/4" hex bits 25mm / 1 in 20g / 0.7oz M380060-C 3/8" 3126 coupler adapter for 1/4" hex...
Every Socket Adapter You Will Ever Need
Posted on January 10 2020
We've compiled a list below of every socket adaptor you will ever need. Teng Tools Socket Adaptor List Item ID DIN Drive Description T Drive Facility Length Weight M140036-C - 1/4" 1/4" female: 3/8" male adaptor No 25mm / 1 in 20g / 0.7oz M140037 - 1/4" 1/4" male: 1/4" hex adaptor...
Universal Joints By Size
Posted on January 09 2020
We've compiled a list below of every universal joint in our entire range. Choosing the right one for the job has never been easier. Teng Tools Universal Joint Chart Item ID Drive DIN Description Length Weight M140030-C 1/4" 3123C 1/4" drive universal joint 33mm / 1.3 in 23g / 0.8oz M380030-C...
1/2 Inch Drive Wobble Extension Bar Size Guide
Posted on January 08 2020
We've compiled a list below of every 1/2 inch drive wobble extension bar in our entire range including all sizing details. Teng Tools 1/2 Inch Drive Wobble Extension Bar Chart Item ID Drive Type Description Length Weight M120020W-C 1/2" B 3" wobble extension bar 75mm / 3 in 105g /...
3/8 Inch Drive Wobble Extension Bar Size Guide
Posted on January 07 2020
We've compiled a list below of every 3/8 inch drive wobble extension bar in our entire range including all sizing details. Teng Tools 3/8 Inch Drive Wobble Extension Bar Chart Item ID Drive Type Description Length Weight M380020W-C 3/8" B 3" wobble entension bar 75mm / 3 in 63g /...
1 Inch Drive Extension Bar Size Guide
Posted on December 20 2019
We've compiled a comprehensive list below of every 1 inch drive extension bar in our entire range including all sizing details. Choosing the right extension bar has never been easier. Teng Tools 1 Inch Drive Extension Bar Chart Item ID Drive Type DIN Description Length Weight M110040 1" A 3123B 8...
3/4 Inch Drive Extension Bar Size Guide
Posted on December 20 2019
We've compiled a comprehensive list below of every 3/4 inch drive extension bar in our entire range including all sizing details. Choosing the right extension bar has never been easier. Teng Tools 3/4" Drive Extension Bar Chart Item ID Drive Type DIN Description Length Weight M340020-C 3/4" A 3123B 4 inch...
1/2 Inch Drive Extension Bar Size Guide
Posted on December 20 2019
We've compiled a comprehensive list below of every 1/2 inch drive extension bar in our entire range including all sizing details. Choosing the right extension bar has never been easier. Teng Tools 1/2" Drive Extension Bar Chart Item ID Drive Type DIN Description Length Weight M120020-C 1/2" A 3123B 2 1/2 inch extension...
3/8 Inch Drive Extension Bar Size Guide
Posted on December 20 2019
We've compiled a comprehensive list below of every 3/8 inch drive extension bar in our entire range including all sizing details. Choosing the right extension bar has never been easier. Teng Tools 3/8" Drive Extension Bar Chart Item ID Drive Type DIN Description Length Weight M380020-C 3/8" A 3123B 3" extension...
1/4 Inch Drive Extension Bar Size Guide
Posted on December 17 2019
We've compiled a comprehensive list below of every 1/4 inch drive extension bar in our entire range including all sizing details. Choosing the right extension bar has never been easier. Teng Tools 1/4" Drive Extension Bar Chart Item ID Drive Type DIN Description Length Weight M140020-C 1/4" A 3123B 2" extension bar 50mm...
Impact Head Screwdriver Size Guide
Posted on December 16 2019
We've compiled a comprehensive list below of every Impact Head type head screwdriver in our entire range including all sizing details. Choosing the right impact head screwdriver has never been easier. Teng Tools Impact Head Screwdriver Chart Item ID Size Shaft Type Tip Blade Length Overall Length Weight Handle MDT932N 6.5mm...
Tamper Proof Torx Head Screwdriver Size Guide
Posted on December 12 2019
We've compiled a comprehensive list below of every Tamper Proof Torx (TPX) type head screwdriver in our entire range including all sizing details. Choosing the right Torx head screwdriver has never been easier. Teng Tools Tamper Proof Torx Head Screwdriver Chart Item ID Size Shaft Type Blade Length Overall...
Torx Head Screwdriver Size Guide
Posted on December 11 2019
We've compiled a comprehensive list below of every Torx (TX) type head screwdriver in our entire range including all sizing details. Choosing the right Torx head screwdriver has never been easier. Teng Tools Torx Head Screwdriver Chart Item ID Size Shaft Type Blade Length Overall Length Weight Handle MD906TN...
Pozi Head Screwdriver Size Guide
Posted on December 09 2019
We've compiled a comprehensive list below of every Pozi (PZ) type head screwdriver in our entire range including all sizing details. Choosing the right Pozi head screwdriver has never been easier. Teng Tools Pozi Head Screwdriver Chart Item ID Size Shaft Type Tip Blade Length Overall Length Weight...
Phillips Head Screwdriver Size Guide
Posted on November 29 2019
We've compiled a comprehensive list below of every Phillips (PH) type head screwdriver in our entire range including all sizing details. Choosing the right Phillips head screwdriver has never been easier. Teng Tools Phillips Head Screwdriver Chart Item ID Size Shaft Type Tip Type Blade Length Overall Length Weight...
Slotted Head Screwdriver Size Guide
Posted on November 28 2019
Getting the right screwdriver can be trickier than you think. A lot of people fall into the trap of just getting any set without checking to see if it has the exact sizes they need. To make the process easy for you we've compiled a comprehensive list below with a...
Choose The Right Torque Wrench
Posted on November 25 2019
Looking to pickup a torque wrench? We've created a comprehensive list of all of the torque wrenches in our entire range. Save time trawling through websites and product pages and get the wrench you need today without any confusion. Teng Tools Full List of Torque Wrenches Product ID...
Metric To AWG Conversion Chart
Posted on November 21 2019
American Wire Gauge (AWG) is calculated by measuring the diameter of a bare wire with the insulation removed. Below is a chart containing all of the dimensions. Metric Size MM2 AWG Size 0.05 30 0.08 28 0.14 26 0.25 24 0.34 22 0.38 21 0.5 20 0.75 18 1.5...
Steel Thickness Conversion Table (Inch / mm)
Posted on November 20 2019
Gauge No. B.W.G. U.S.G. inch mm inch mm 6 0.203 5.156 0.2031 5.16 7 0.18 4.572 0.1875 4.76 8 0.165 4.191 0.1719 4.37 9 0.148 3.759 0.1563 3.97 10 0.134 3.404 0.1406 3.57 11 0.12 3.048 0.125 3.18 12 0.109 2.769 0.1094 2.78 13 0.095 2.413 0.0938 2.38 14 0.083...
The Do's & Dont's of Changing A Tire
Posted on November 14 2019
The Do's of Tire Change 1. Apply the brakes Always do this. The last thing you want is for your car to move whilst you're in the middle of changing your tire. 2. Do it in an open space A large space allows you to move easily as well...
5 Benefits For Rotating Your Tires Regularly
Posted on November 13 2019
Replacing your tires can be a very expensive job. Whether they are badly worn, shredded or damaged the cost can be eye watering, especially if you have to change multiple tires at the same time. Rotating your tires will not only be easier on your wallet but it willl also...
Car Battery Size Chart
Posted on November 12 2019
It's extremely important to know what type of battery your car needs. There are so many options available and choosing the wrong size battery is definitely something you don't want to experience when you're trying to install it at the side of the road. Fear not, we've created a chart...
Allen Wrench / Hex Key (SAE to Metric) Conversion Chart
Posted on November 11 2019
This chart is extremely useful if you ever need to lookup an allen wrench conversion. SAE to Metric Conversion Chart SAE Metric 5/64 2 3/32 2.4 7/64 2.8 1/8 3.2 5/32 4 3/16 4.8 7/32 5.6 1/4 6.4 5/16 7.9 3/8 9.5 Click here to see our full...
Standard To Metric Wrench Conversion Chart
Posted on November 08 2019
We all have a mix of wrenches in our tool boxes. Some of us have a lot of SAE, others have a full range of metric and most of us have a balanced mix of both. Whatever your setup, our wrench conversion chart will tell you the best fitting standard...
Engine Size Conversion Table
Posted on November 07 2019
Engine displacement is the total volume of air/fuel mixture an engine can draw in during one complete engine cycle and is normally displayed as cubic centimeters, cubic inches or litres. Displacement Conversion Chart For Popular Engine Sizes Liters Cubic Inches Liters Cubic Inches Liters Cubic Inches 1 61...
Melting Point Of Metals And Alloys
Posted on November 06 2019
Metal °C °F Admiralty Brass 900 – 940 1650 – 1720 Aluminum 660 1220 Aluminum Alloy 463 – 671 865 – 1240 Aluminum Bronze 600 – 655 1190 – 1215 Babbitt 249 480 Beryllium 1285 2345 Beryllium Copper 865 – 955 1587 – 1750 Bismuth 271.4 520.5 Brass, Red 1000...
The Perfect Gift For A Carpenter
Posted on November 04 2019
What do you get a carpenter for Christmas? Whether they're an amateur or professional woodworker you can be guaranteed that a chisel set is the perfect gift for any carpenter. But not any chisel set will do. It's important to choose a quality set from an industry leading brand. 4...
5 Best Gifts For Mechanics
Posted on November 01 2019
What gifts do mechanics want? Anything car-related, especially tools. Whether they're a DIY hobbyist or a seasoned auto professional, you can be guaranteed that gifting them something related to their passion will definitely go down a treat! To help you choose the perfect gift we've assembled a list of the...
How To Maintain Your Torque Wrench
Posted on October 31 2019
Torque wrenches are precision tools and should be treated with the utmost care. Maintaining your torque wrench requires regular checking for wear and tear as well as keeping a close eye on potential defective parts. The more you use your torque wrench the faster is will begin to show signs...
How To Use Circlip Pliers
Posted on October 30 2019
Circlip pliers (also known as snap ring pliers) are used to remove and insert internal or external circlips. But how do you use them correctly? Step 1 Insert the circlip plier tips into the holes of the circlips you are looking to install. Step 2 Once the pliers...
5 Tips When Using Wrenches / Spanners
Posted on October 29 2019
Most commonly used to provide mechanical advantage and grip when turning objects or to prevent objects form turning, a wrench (or 'spanner' as it is widely called in some parts of the world) is the single most used tool in any workshop. But how do you use them correctly? ...
10 Tips When Using Socketry
Posted on October 28 2019
Sockets are a vital tool in any automotive garage. Tightening and loosening fasteners, a day doesn't go by without picking one of these up. But how do you use them correctly? 1. The right drive Use the correct drive of ratchet or accessory to suit the size of fastening...
11 Easy Ways To Take Care Of Your Tool Storage
Posted on October 25 2019
It's so important to take proper care of your tool storage. Your storage is the centre point of everything you do. It's the baseline from where you start your work, it helps you streamline your jobs and makes you more productive. If your storage is in good shape you can...
What Is The Best Tool Storage System?
Posted on October 24 2019
If you are looking to buy tool storage it is important to choose a brand that is reputable, has a proven track record and also has excellent customer service. After all, your storage will be with you for life. The brand should be with you every step of the way. Teng...
What Makes A Good Screwdriver?
Posted on October 23 2019
The two most important parts of any screwdriver are the tip and the handle. The length of the blade is chosen to suit the type of access needed but it is what you hold and what turns the screw that makes the difference between a good screwdriver and a not...
8 Things You Should Know About Your Torque Wrench
Posted on October 21 2019
A torque wrench isn't just a purchase, it's an investment. Here are 8 things to help you care for it. 1. The Right Drive Always use the correct drive of torque wrench to suit the size of fastening you need to turn and how much torque you need to...
Best Scaffold Ratchet Podger
Posted on October 11 2019
A podger is a tool that features a wrench on one end and a tapered spike or point on the other. Extremely popular with scaffolding and event staging the podger is a must have tool as it allows you to quickly and effortlessly assemble and disassemble scaffolding with ease. ...
4 Types of Screwdrivers Every DIYer Should Own
Posted on October 09 2019
If you ask any DIYer what tools take up the most amount of space in their toolbox you can be guaranteed that most of them will tell you its screwdrivers. As there is no such thing as one universal type of screw its important to have a wide variety of...
Teng Tools Black Tool Kit
Posted on October 07 2019
We've been designing and manufacturing tool kits and tool boxes for over three decades. Top boxes, middle boxes, roller cabinets, full stack systems, all have been designed to the highest quality, all have been fitted from top to bottom with typically Teng features and all have been stamped with our...
Why Do Impact Sockets Have Holes In Them?
Posted on October 04 2019
Impact sockets have been designed to withstand the vibrations an impact wrench or gun can cause. They are generally made from chrome molybdenum for added strength and to prevent vibrations from chipping away at the socket. But have you ever looked at an impact socket and wondered what the hole...
Why Are Wrenches Offset At 15 Degrees?
Posted on October 02 2019
A wrench is commonly used to provide grip when applying torque to turn any mechanical object such as fasteners, bolts, nuts etc. The most common shape is an open ended and box end combination. But why is the box end offset at a 15 degree angle? Easy Access In short,...
Top Tool Gift Ideas For Dad
Posted on September 30 2019
Is your Dad the ultimate DIY'er? Are you always watching him zip around the house with an old wrench in his hand fixing everything and anything that comes into his line of sight? Are you looking to get him a tool set or tool kit but don't know where to...
How To Take Care Of Your Tools
Posted on September 27 2019
If you take care of your tools they will be able to take care of the job when you need them. As well as preserving the lifespan of a tool proper tool care also makes jobs easier, faster and safer to perform. Tools are extremely tough but they are not...
The Best Tools For The Money
Posted on September 23 2019
We started manufacturing tools over 35 years ago with one goal in mind; To produce professional quality tools at an affordable price. We believed and still do believe that every professional (both existing and striving) as well as every enthusiast in the world should have access to the...