TechShop Podcast: Punches & Chisels

TechShop Podcast: Punches & Chisels

An auto technician is going to use a wide variety of punches and chisels, as is any mechanic in most fields, but there are a lot of overlooked details that are good to know.

An auto technician is going to use a wide variety of punches and chisels, as is any mechanic in most fields, but there are a lot of overlooked details that are good to know, which will help you buy the right ones and make them last.

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