• More content from March 2025

    Photo courtesy of Bobby Arlotta
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    Bob Arlotta's shop features a hard-to-miss wall of perfectly organized toolboxes.
    March 7, 2025
    Photo courtesy of Carbyne Tools
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    Reviewed by John Baumgardt, technician and owner of Baumgardt's Auto Repair in Fillmore, Indiana.
    March 6, 2025
    Photo courtesy of Scott Brown
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    Using OBD-II, PIDs, DTCs, and other resources to diagnose today's engines.
    March 5, 2025
    Photo courtesy of AIRCAT by Florida Pneumatic
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    Reviewed by Pete Rudloff, owner of Pete's Garage in Newark, Delaware.
    March 3, 2025
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    The Ascot Supply Gasket Scrapers, Nos. 319-02080 and 319-02081, feature a 1" wide forged alloy steel blade with a chisel edge that efficiently removes remnants of old gaskets,...
    Feb. 17, 2025
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    The Composite Low Speed Tire Buffer with Quick Change Slip Chuck, No. 158-11873, from Ascot Supply, is ideal for tire patching, roughing areas for recapping, and cleaning tire...
    Feb. 16, 2025
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    The AutoPucks from BendPak are a new line of rubber puck adapters and jack pads designed to provide a secure connection and greater protection when picking up Corvettes, Tesla...
    Feb. 12, 2025
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    The Capri Tools 1/4" Drive Mini Torque Wrench Set is designed for accuracy and measures in both in-lb and Nm, making it ideal for working on delicate components and critical fasteners...
    Feb. 10, 2025
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    The OTC 8-pt Wheel Bearing Locknut Sockets with Tool Board, No. 9851, includes 15 8-pt sockets ranging in size from 2-3/8" up to 4-1/2" and three 6-lug tubular spanner wrenches...
    Feb. 10, 2025
    Photo courtesy of ARI-hetra
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    The ARI-hetra Heavy-Duty Wheel Balancer, No. WS-25WB50 features a full-color 19.5" LCD monitor, an online management console, and a mechanical wheel brake pedal for accurate weight...
    Feb. 5, 2025
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    The 3-Ton Steel Jack Stand from OTC Tools is built with a durable, formed, and welded high-quality steel base for long-lasting stability and safety, making them a reliable choice...
    Feb. 3, 2025
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    The NORA150 from VIM Tools is a 12-point offset, flexible, reversing ratcheting wrench head set that can be used with any length extension to provide the ideal length handle for...
    Feb. 3, 2025
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    The 24V Rotary Polisher, No. FX3311, from FLEX Power Tools, cuts through a clear coat to remove defects like rock chips, orange peel, swirl marks, and other imperfections. Constant...
    Jan. 31, 2025
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    The Ingersoll Rand 20V Cordless Tire Buffer, No. G4911, can perform up to 45 repairs on a single 2.5Ah battery and prevents expensive repair mistakes with a dedicated two-speed...
    Jan. 31, 2025
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    The AeroDex FR from Magid is a patent-pending, flame-resist, and cut-resistant glove designed for comfortability. Magid combined the flexible, cut-resistant AeroDex core with ...
    Jan. 31, 2025
    Photo courtesy of Pro-Cut International
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    The X1 On-Truck Brake Lathe from Pro-Cut International features a low-range gearbox that provides 30 percent more torque than the company's standard car lathes and is powered...
    Jan. 29, 2025
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    The Lisle Corporation Cable Stripping Knife, No. 11410, is a 7" knife designed for slitting the outer sheath of wire loom without damaging inner wires. The sickle-hooked blade...
    Jan. 29, 2025
    Photo courtesy of Sonic Tools
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    The 23-pc 1/2" Metric Socket Set in Small SFS, No. 302301, from Sonic Tools, features the Sonic Foam System with each tool ergonomically laid out and securely in place in a chemical...
    Jan. 23, 2025
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    The Streamlight MegaStream USB is a compact USB-C rechargeable flashlight. It is designed for professionals and combines 1,800 lm, 26,000 candelas, and a two-hour run-time on ...
    Jan. 22, 2025
    Photo courtesy of Ingersoll Rand
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    The IQV20 DXS 1/2" Cordless Impact Wrench, No. W7153, from Ingersoll Rand, features the Drive Xchange System with fast-swap, interchangeable drives that allow users to perform...
    Jan. 21, 2025
    Photo courtesy of Matco Tools
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    The Matco Tools Indexing Seal Pullers, Nos. ISPB and ISPG, offer up to 14 different angles depending on the task at hand. The pullers have a 12" length with 3/16" thick hooks,...
    Jan. 17, 2025
    Photo courtesy of CTA Manufacturing
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    The CTA Tools Mercedes-Benz AD-Blue Filter Wrench - 46mm, No. 7007, is designed for use with a 3/8" square drive to service the AdBlue/DEF filter housing cap on Mercedes-Benz ...
    Jan. 16, 2025
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    The 33mm Truck Lug Nut Installer and Remover, No. 13550, from Lisle Corporation, is a two-piece hex and twist socket set used for the installation and removal of normal, damaged...
    Jan. 16, 2025
    Photo courtesy of Snap-on Diagnostics
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    The Snap-on Diagnostic Thermal Imager+ uses infrared technology to reveal heat caused by friction, electrical resistance, pressure changes, and more anywhere under the hood or...
    Jan. 14, 2025
    Photo courtesy of Electronic Specialties
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    The Electronic Specialties LOADpro Clear Dynamic Test Leads, No. 180CLR, features a clear housing that allows users to actually see the load and instantly load the circuit to ...
    Jan. 9, 2025
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    The Anti-Vibration High-Dexterity Nitrile Dipped Gloves, No. 48-73-8762, from Milwaukee Tool, offer full hand vibration reduction and impact protection without compromising the...
    Jan. 7, 2025
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    The Auggie, developed by AirPro Diagnostics, is a forward-facing camera (FCC) solution for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) calibrations. Auggie leverages machine...
    Jan. 6, 2025
    Photo courtesy of AIRCAT
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    The AIRCAT 0.75hp Angle Disc Sander with Spindle Lock, No. 6281, features a built-in male 1/4" by 24 spindle that directly connects 2" or 3" backing pads to the tool...
    Jan. 6, 2025
    Photo courtesy of Arndt Enterprises
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    The PV-01 Non-Marking Pipe Vise from Arndt Enterprises allows users to work on stainless steel pipe projects without scratching or denting the pipe. It features the capability...
    Jan. 3, 2025
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    The ARES 35-pc Long Arm Hex and Star Key Wrench Set offers hex and star keys designed for nearly any fastener, even the ones at odd angles and in cramped spaces. With wrenches...
    Dec. 20, 2024