News from the Tool Shows: Mac Tools 2012 Tool Fair
“It’s a new day at Mac Tools,” said Brett Shaw, Mac Tools’ president, enthusiastically, at the 2012 Tool Fair at the Gaylord Opryland in Nashville, TN. He proudly announced that, with the DeWalt brand, the company has taken market share from its competitors, citing DeWalt’s technical and engineering resources as being extremely helpful to the
It’s Tool Fair Time! Mac Tools 2011 Tool Fair
Be sure to ask your tool and equipment distributors if they attended the recent shows. They should be bringing you the latest in tools offered. Since the TechShop team was there too, we’re providing a short re-cap of the Mac, Matco and Cornwell tool shows for you.
Killer Tools Turns an Air Drill into a Spot Weld Drill
Use Your Own Drill The J.O.T.S. (ART 125) — Johnny On The Spot — from Killer Tools is a real arm saver for body shop technicians. It converts a technician’s air drill into a spot weld drill. The tool gives the technician the leverage he needs to take out spot welds or to drill holes
Top 5 Tools: Steve Fishmen, The Outfit Auto Repair
Steve Fishmen, lead technician The Outfit Auto Repair Sacramento, CA Actron PocketScan Plus — A great tool for checking out used cars for my customers. Actron AutoScanner Plus — Very fast with a great database for fast diagnostics. Actron Fuel Pressure Tester Kit — Easy hook-up and easy to use. Has cut down my time.
Top 5 Tools: Jose Navarro, VIP Auto Repair & Electric, Pacoima, CA
Jose Navarro VIP Auto Repair & Electric Pacoima, CA SPX AutoBoss V30 Global Scan Hose Clamp Pliers OTC Genisys Air Tools Diagnostic Solutions
Pneumatic Tools — Choosing the Right Air Tool for the Job
Power, control, durability and lightweight. These are features technicians demand in their pneumatic tools. Life as a technician would be a whole lot more difficult without the power tools that have become such a large part of day-to-day life in the shop. When you’re looking for a new pneumatic tool, the trick is deciding how
Top 5 Tools: Bill Pupo, Eddie’s Auto Repair, Inc.
Bill Pupo, owner Eddie’s Auto Repair, Inc. St. Petersburg, FL Streamlight Stylus Pro LED Flashlight Pocket Screwdriver Roll-Around Cart with Tools OTC Hub Tamer Snap-on MODIS Updated to 9.4
ExtremeWrench Releases Free Suite of CRM Tools for Independent Repair Shop Owners
ExtremeWrench.com, a new internet directory of independent repair shops, has announced the release of Version 2 of their popular Web Widgets.
Tools, Tires and Customer’s Truck Stolen from Two Ogden, UT, Repair Shops
Two Ogden, UT, automotive repair shops were broken into Monday night. In addition to taking tools and tires, thieves stole a customer’s truck by backing it through one of the bay doors.
Top 5 Tools: Lonnie Perry III, Perry’s Auto Repair
Lonnie Perry III Perry’s Auto Repair Clarksville, TN Power Probe — A must for electrical repairs! All of my Snap-on and Ingersoll Rand air tools for their power and speed. All ratchet wrenches! Snap-on MODIS Snap-on Cordless Screwdriver