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    Photo courtesy of Robby Layton
    Big-Time Boxes: Robby Layton, Milwaukee Tool
    By utilizing Milwaukee Tool’s PACKOUT storage system, this shop owner was able to organize an entire wall of tools.
    Dec. 7, 2023
    Matco Maximus 5
    The Matco Tools Maximus 5.0 diagnostic scan tool is ideal for master technicians. Engineered with advanced technology, the Maximus 5.0 is designed to deliver a combination of ...
    Dec. 7, 2023
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    KNIPEX Tools 4' Pliers Wrench
    Q & A with Peter Grable, product manager at KNIPEX Tools.
    Dec. 7, 2023
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    Tool Review: Lisle 1/4' Pry Bar with Strike Cap
    Reviewed Pete Rudloff owner of Pete's Garage Inc. in Newark, Delaware.
    Dec. 6, 2023
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    Sidney Olson
    Long before she became the controller at White’s Canyon Motors, a Ford dealership, Sidney Olson started out as an apprentice at White’s Queen City Motors, a Chevy dealership, ...
    Dec. 6, 2023
    Photo courtesy of Scott Brown
    Figure 6 — Adjusting y-axes to reveal TCC slip
    In this article, we’ll discuss using PIDs to quickly assess engine performance operation and how to effectively gather data during a road test.
    Nov. 29, 2023
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    AIRCAT 1/4' Mini Angle Die Grinder, No. 6250
    The AIRCAT 1/4" Mini Angle Die Grinder, No. 6250, features a .3hp motor that produces 18,000 rpm free speed. Weighing just 1lb and measuring 5" in length, the 6250 provides added...
    Nov. 27, 2023
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    Gedore Thread Reset Tool, No. KL-0173-602 KA
    The GEDORE Thread Reset Tool, No. KL-0173-602 KA, repairs damaged threads without compromising the wheel stud's strength. The tool offers chipless repair, uses roll-forming technology...
    Nov. 14, 2023
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    Lumileds Philips Xperion 3000 Pocket LED Lamp
    The Lumileds Philips Pocket LED Lamp delivers a 300 lm white beam and has a battery life of 3 hours regularly or 10 hours in eco mode. The 180-degree pivoting base allows users...
    Nov. 14, 2023
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    KNIPEX 9' Crimping Pliers
    The KNIPEX 9" Crimping Pliers for DT Contacts, No. 97 52 67 DT, are designed to crimp all turned male and female contacts for the DT, DTM, and DTP series (Deutsch series). The...
    Nov. 13, 2023
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    Hunter Engineering's Ultimate ADAS
    Hunter Engineering's Ultimate ADAS system is designed to eliminate error-prone manual layouts common to static ADAS calibrations. Ultimate ADAS combines Hunter's standard-setting...
    Nov. 13, 2023
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    Rotary All-Vehicle (AV) lift arms
    The Rotary All-Vehicle (AV) Lift Arms are designed to allow for maximum reach and retraction to properly lift all vehicles within the rated lift capacity using OEM-recommended...
    Nov. 10, 2023
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    EPPCO Grease Bully MDT Nitrile Gloves
    The EPPCO Grease Bully MDT Nitrile Gloves are chemical-resistant disposable gloves with a patented micro diamond grip textured surface that is designed to provide a better grip...
    Nov. 8, 2023
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    Hofmann Armored Series 2400P Wheel Balancer
    The Hofmann Armored Series 2400P Wheel Balancer is designed for high-volume shops. Developed using forged steel, the wheel balancer offers resilience, even in tough environments...
    Nov. 8, 2023
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    Portacool Apex Series
    The Portacool Apex Series comprises six different models that cool areas from 500 to over 6,500 sq. ft., cooling with amplified air velocity across the entire line. The cooler...
    Oct. 31, 2023
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    32-Bin Metal Storage Cabinet
    The Ascot Supply 32-Bin Metal Storage Cabinet features a modular design for optimal organization, mounting holes located at the top and bottom, and hemmed bin fronts for retain...
    Oct. 27, 2023
    Snap-on 18V 3/8' Drive MonsterLithium Stubby Cordless Impact Wrench, No. CT9038
    The Snap-on 18V 3/8" Drive MonsterLithium Stubby Cordless Impact Wrench, No. CT9038, delivers 525 ft-lbs of breakaway torque and 275 ft-lb of working torque in a compact size ...
    Oct. 23, 2023
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    Platinum Tech 1/2' Drive Split Beam Torque Wrench, No. PLT-12250
    The Platinum Tech 1/2" Drive Split Beam Torque Wrench, No. PLT-12250, offers a range from 40 to 250 ft-lbs, with 5 ft-lbs increments. It measures 24.2" in overall length and its...
    Oct. 19, 2023
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    ADAS Textbook
    The ADAS Manual from AESwave is written by Steve Zack, Kurt Shadbolt, and Scott Brown, and is designed to provide technicians and students with the knowledge and skills needed...
    Oct. 17, 2023
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    21-gauge Work Glove with ANSI A4 Cut Resistance
    The Magid 21G ANSI A4 Work Glove is engineered for dexterity and comfort. The glove's 21-gauge ultra-thin specialty fiber blend shell allows for a bare-hand feel and its polyurethane...
    Oct. 16, 2023
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    6V/12V 250A Manual Timer-Controlled Battery Charger and Jump Starter, No. SC1667
    The Schumacher Electric 6V/12V 250A Manual Timer-Controlled Battery Charger and Jump Starter, No. SC1667, is a manual charger that gives users complete control over the battery...
    Oct. 12, 2023
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    Hunter Engineering HawkEye XL Alignment System
    The HawkEye XL Alignment System from Hunter Engineering is designed for speed, durability, and ease of use for a wide range of commercial vehicles, including trucks, trailers,...
    Oct. 12, 2023
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    Rotary R1085 Mobile 3D Alignment System
    The Rotary R1085 Mobile 3D Alignment System is engineered with advanced 3D target imaging technology and equipped with tire-grabbing clamps, fixed cameras, and remote-controlled...
    Oct. 4, 2023
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    Stylus Pro Haz-Lo Flashlight
    The Streamlight Stylus Pro Haz-Lo Flashlight features a push-button tail cap switch for momentary and constant operation and is powered by two AAA alkaline batteries. Using high...
    Oct. 2, 2023
    Hazet Torque Testers
    The Hazet Torque Testers, Nos. 7901E, 7902E, and 7903E, are designed to offer a reliable control aid for torque wrenches. The 7901E has a fixed internal 1/2" square socket and...
    Sept. 27, 2023
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    GripEdge Tools RPT Hex Bit Sockets
    The GripEdge Tools RPT Hex Bit Sockets are designed to prevent the rounding of good hex fasteners while being able to remove damaged ones. According to the company, the sockets...
    Sept. 26, 2023
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    Coats Heavy Duty Tire Changer, No. CHD-6330
    The Coats Heavy Duty Tire Changer, No. CHD-6330, is now offered with a single-phase model option to meet industry trends and demands. It's designed for shops with moderate to ...
    Sept. 21, 2023
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    Tool Aid 10-pc Wheel Stud Pin Hanger Set, No. 65180
    The Tool Aid 10-pc Wheel Stud Pin Hanger Set, No. 65180, is designed to thread into the wheel hub of many European vehicles, assisting in safe removal and installation. The set...
    Sept. 21, 2023
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    17mm Emergency Lug Nut Remover, No. 5905
    The 17mm Emergency Lug Nut Remover, No. 5905, from CTA Tools is designed to take on stripped, swollen, and missing key lug nuts with ease. The reverse tapered threads bite down...
    Sept. 19, 2023
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    Strategic Tools & Equipment LOCKJAW Ratcheting Flare Nut Wrench
    The Strategic Tools & Equipment LOCKJAW Ratcheting Flare Nut Wrench is a patented, ratcheting open-ended flare nut wrench that works on metric and SAE nuts, including damaged ...
    Sept. 19, 2023