The Toolbox: A Technician’s Office
Here’s a list of some of our favorite toolbox features that have helped make technicians successful over the years.
Cornwell Quality Tools Begins Centennial Celebration
Cornwell Quality Tools is celebrating its centennial anniversary this year and revisited the story of how the company began back in 1919.
Top 5 Tools of 2018
TechShop wrapped up the year by identifying the top tools of 2018.
Snap-on Shop Cart Innovations Bring New Dimension to Keeping Tools Organized
Innovative Snap-on and Blue-Point shop carts equip today’s tech with the convenience, organization, power and storage capacity for busy days in the shop.
Sunex Tools 3-Drawer Service Cart Adds Extra Storage
The drawers are hemmed and embossed for added strength and are recessed with aluminum drawer pulls to allow for 100-percent full extension.
The Humble Mechanic: Proper Tool Usage Versus Getting the Job Done
Charles shares a few things that he keeps in mind when weighing whether or not to use a tool exactly as it was intended or do to just get the job done.
Snap-on Tool Cart Triples Open Workspace
The sliding lid opens up to two utility drawers directly underneath that can be used to store and reach small parts, while still allowing access into the top compartment below for larger tools.
Mega-Max Folding Multi-Tool Handles Many Repairs
The Mega-Max multitool from Swiss+Tech Products has 15 tools that fold into a compact frame, including an LED flashlight. Screwdrivers, hex drivers and wrenches are conveniently housed together, making it the perfect tool to keep in your toolbox, car or kitchen drawer.
Be Sure To Inspect The Bushing
There is no real maintenance schedule for a bushing beyond periodic inspection. While tie rod ends and ball joints might occasionally receive a little “thanks” for all their hard work in the form of a greasy treat, the bushing gets no such thanks. In fact, such a “treat” can mean death to a rubber bushing.
Dodge Caliber Alignment Service
The Dodge Caliber was the replacement for the Neon. The Caliber shares the same architecture with the Nitro and Sebring models from the same timeframe. Needless to say, this is a “net build” vehicle with only toe adjustments built into the front and rear suspensions.