Professional Tool & Equipment News magazine
PTEN reports on the latest developments in new technology for automotive tools and equipment.
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The Matco 7.2V Cordless Screwdriver, No. SE72V, offers an exclusive bit retainer which allows use of both a 1
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Professional Tool & Equipment News magazine Cooling system treatment for professionals, currently featured on PTEN's Online Buyers Guide:

http://directory.pten.com/product/55936/Bar039s_Leaks_DiFM_Cooling_System_Treatment_No_J-100

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Professional DiFM Cooling System Treatment, No. J-100, from Bar's Leaks controls electrolysis by neutralizing pH imbalance and inhibiting the formation of rust, scale and corrosion. The formula protects vehicle cooling systems and seals internal, external...
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Professional Tool & Equipment News magazine Did you know PTEN's Online Buyers Guide has more than 4,000 products? A random pull from the tools and equipment this afternoon brought up this Cobra borescope kit from Tracer:

http://directory.pten.com/product/61656/Tracer_Products_Cobra_and_Cobra-Plus_multi-purpose_boroscope

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Tracer offers the TP-9350 Cobra and TP-935036 Cobra-Plus multi-purpose boroscopes, which feature a built-in UV LED and white light LED that enable techs to check leaks and inspect hard-to-see components such as pistons, intake valves, A/C evaporators, fue...
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HVAC Pro: If you click the link, there is a button on that page to request more information directly from the company. Thanks for reading PTEN -

Brendan
Yesterday at 6:59am
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The Corghi AM26 Artiglo Master leverless tire changer includes an electronic wheel diameter selection with automatic tool positioning, wheel lifter for loading and unloading the wheel and automatic tool head for leverless mounting/demounting. The AM26 fea...
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Professional Tool & Equipment News magazine Help Wanted:

I'm looking for some technician feedback for a story on personal gear. What are your buying habits when it comes to gloves, work shoes/boots, knives, flashlights and the rest? Do you buy on price, or brand? Why? When you need something, will you just buy off the first tool truck to roll through? Let me know...... Post your comments here or feel free to email me at brendan@pten.com, and put 'personal gear' in your subject line in case it goes to the junk folder.

Thanks!

- Brendan, PTEN editor

Brian Walker
Brian Walker
I buy on Brand/Quality. When it comes to boots I go with Wolverine's because they work for me. I am a big guy and they are the only ones that hold up and are comfortable for me. I don't care how much they cost.
As far as tools, I also buy quality. Snap-On, Matco, KD, etc. I make my living with them and they need to stay in one piece no matter how ... See Morehard I use them. I have been in the emergengy room getting my fingers stiched up because of a cheap ratchet that broke. Never again!
When it comes to flashlights I want something that is relatively small, light, bright and holds a good charge. It is hard to beat streamlight in my opinion.
Mon at 8:26am
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Thanks, Brian! What kind of shop do you work in?
Mon at 8:28am
Brian Walker
Brian Walker
I was a Benz dealer tech for 9 years before opening my shop.
I had a large independent shop in NC for 7 years, then moved back to Louisiana early this year and opened a small 2 bay independent shop. http://www.peak-automotive.com
Mon at 8:48am
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Professional Tool & Equipment News magazine Hey all: Hope you had a fine holiday weekend to recharge. Now back to business for three weeks... Here's a link to PTEN's digital Dec. issue:

http://www.readoz.com/publication/read?i=1020012

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Professional Tool & Equipment News (PTEN) is the only publication that exclusively serves the tool and equipment market. The magazine is distributed throughout the automotive repair industry to more ...
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Professional Tool & Equipment News magazine Happy Thanksgiving from my family to yours...

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Professional Tool & Equipment News magazine Ingersoll Rand has added some air ratchets to its MAX line (you guessed it ... they're now live on PTEN's online buyers guide):

http://directory.pten.com/product/79068/Ingersoll_Rand_1105MAX_Series_air_ratchets

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Ingersoll Rand's 1105MAX Series air ratchets feature 30 ft./lbs. of torque and a free speed of 300 rpm. The variable-speed power regulator is hand-operable and perfect for use on sensitive applications. The feather-touch lever gives precision control over...
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Professional Tool & Equipment News magazine Drawer 'organizers' just added to the online buyers guide ... let me know what you think of these:

http://directory.pten.com/product/79067/Z-CALZ_Z-CALZ_Magnetic_and_Decal_Tool_Kits

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Z-CALZ Magnetic and Decal Tool Kits help you find your tools fast, with less frustration and shuffling through drawers. Z-CALZ make it easy for others helping you to find your tools fast, too. The Magnetic line is currently offered in black and stainless...
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Automotive Diagnostics and Publishing's TransDoctor is for diagnosing transmission work. It is an electronic shifter, electronic breakout box, computerized information system, solenoid-pulse cleaner, and is fully upgradeable. The unit runs on a PC via the...
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Professional Tool & Equipment News magazine WHat borescope questions, tips or tricks would you like to learn more about in PTEN's February Q&A section?

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Professional Tool & Equipment News magazine More products you need from PTEN's Online Buyers Guide:
(If you're not spending time here every weekend to see what's been added, your toolbox may be falling behind...)
http://directory.pten.com/product/76665/E-Z_Red_Company_Long_Flex-Head_Monster_Ratchets

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E-Z Red's Long Flex-Head Monster Ratchets feature a 180-degree flexible angle, 72-tooth reversible ratcheting for tight spaces, durable chrome-vanadium construction and a lifetime warranty on ratchet head operating assembly.No. MR1412F: 1/4
Luke Tucker
Luke Tucker
Brendon Rules, Great ratchets from EZ red Very strong!!
November 21 at 8:02am
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Professional Tool & Equipment News magazine New Streamlight Stinger flashlights were added to PTEN's Online Buyers Guide this week!

http://directory.pten.com/product/78953/Streamlight_Inc_Stinger_LED_HP_flashlights

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Streamlight's Stinger LED HP and Stinger DS LED HP rechargeable flashlights provide brightness and versatility with C4 LED technology, three intensity levels and a strobe feature. The Stinger LED HP offers a multi-function, head-mounted pushbutton switch....
Luke Tucker
Luke Tucker
Stinger RULES!!
November 21 at 7:50am
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Professional Tool & Equipment News magazine Talked with a shop owner in Phoenix yesterday who said the cash for clunkers nearly killed his business. How's your business been since summer? What do you see coming in early 2010?

- Brendan
PTEN editor