Ask the Expert: What are some of your go-to products for restoration and customization?

June 13, 2019
Automotive Specialist Ben Vaneperen owns No Coast Custom and Rod Shop in Lincoln, Neb.

Q: What are some of your go-to products for restoration and customization?

A: Building a shop from the ground-up is no easy feat. If you have the passion and the work ethic to pursue your dream to own your own business, be ready to put in the hours needed to be a cut above. When we dedicate more than the average amount of time and talent into our builds to get a perfect look or feel, it’s because we know we will feel pride in the end result.

Part of delivering quality service you can put your name on is having the tools you can count on. At my shop we use the Channellock 440 12” Straight Jaw Tongue and Groove Pliers multiple times a day on all our jobs. When it comes to wiring, one of the most time-consuming jobs that we have to complete on a build, we use the Channellock E337 7” XLT Diagonal Lap Joint Cutting Pliers to make the job go smoothly. Also, having a quality wire stripper is crucial to seamlessly wire an entire vehicle with the precision and accuracy that a quality build deserves before it rolls out of your shop doors for the first time. 

Information provided by Channellock 

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