Tool News

18 Volt Cordless Drill has the power

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 15:41:13 -0500

A drill is one of the most useful tools in any mechanic’s inventory, and has a thousand uses in the modern workshop. From putting a hole in a panel through to removing a stuck screw or bolt, a drill is an item that is forever coming in handy, and will get a lot of use, no matter what you specialize in. While a regular electric or air powered drill is ideal as your day to day tool due to its power, there are regular occurrences where either the location of the job, or simply due to convenience, an 18 volt cordless drill is preferable thanks to it not requiring any connection to an external power supply.

Micrometer Tools and Precision Measurement

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 15:38:24 -0500

When you are working to accurate tolerances within your workshop or other engineering environment it is important to be able to measure items precisely. With high quality and accurate micrometer tools, you are able to measure items to a fraction of an inch in order to guarantee the best possible fit of whatever you are working on. Modern engines are highly delicate and refined items, and the slightest imperfection in any work that you carry out on them can have long term consequences in terms of the reliability of the unit, as well as causing damage to the structure.

Automotive Torque Wrench

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 15:38:05 -0500

Automotive torque wrenches are one of the most common and useful tools in the modern workshop, and are used for a wide variety of roles. When used in the workshop, you will be able to get accurate and reliable results for a job.

Torx Bit

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 15:37:48 -0500

Torx bits as a technology were designed and patented by Camcar as an alternative to traditional Phillips screws and are intended to overcome the drawbacks of the older designs. While a Phillips screw driver is designed specifically to “Cam out” or slip once the screw is into place tightly, a Torx bit holds itself into place so that the user can have complete control over the tightening process.

Automotive Hand Tools

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 09:39:50 -0500

In a modern automotive work shop, it is important to have the right tools on hand to carry out any task that might come up. The latest cars are incredibly complex, and in many cases, have fairly delicate components that can be damaged if you use a tool that is the wrong size or shape for the job. Rather than risking doing any damage to your customers’ car, it is much better to invest in the best range of automotive hand tools possible so that you can be confident in handling any job that comes up for you.

SK Hand Tools

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 09:39:29 -0500

As you would expect from a company that is one of the oldest manufacturers of tools in the USA that is still operating,SK Hand Tools offer a range of products that have evolved over time to make them amongst the most precise and reliable tools on the market. Thanks to more than 90 years of constant production and refinement, SK Hand tools are now recognized as one of the nation’s leading producers of high quality tools for a wide range of different purposes. They make high quality affordable tools that are designed to be tough in use and yet are also ideal for being relied on for finer jobs where accuracy is essential.

Ingersoll Rand 2135Ti

Wed, 9 Apr 2008 11:16:02 -0500

The Ingersoll Rand 2135Ti impact wrench is one of the flagship products offered by this top manufacturer of air powered tools. With all the benefits that you would expect from a high quality product from one of the best known names in air tools, this range of excellent impact wrenches offer users a number of fascinating benefits including an even lighter weight, and class leading levels of power from a standard compressed air supply.

Scotch Brite Pads

Tue, 8 Apr 2008 13:32:34 -0500

As any one who takes pride in their work will tell you, the best way to get a good finish is to make a good start, and when it comes to painting, the most important thing is preparation. By using high quality products throughout your painting, it is possible to get a fantastic finish every time you work. Despite using a good quality spray gun and a well mixed paint, many people find that they still get a relatively poor finish to their paint because they don’t prepare well, and one of the best ways to ensure that your finish is good is to use Scotch Brite Pads.

Grinding Wheels

Mon, 7 Apr 2008 16:01:11 -0500

When you need to smooth out imperfections in a piece of metal during a repair, the tool that you are almost certain to reach for is a grinder. By using a high speed grinding wheel with a highly abrasive coating, you will be able to make easy work of even the toughest burrs and outcrops of metal, and get a smooth surface that is ready to work with. There are literally hundreds of different uses for grinding wheels, and getting the right one for each job is absolutely essential: if the grinding wheel is too coarse, you risk not getting a good finish, while if it is not abrasive enough; the result will be a much harder job.

Sharpe Paint Gun

Mon, 7 Apr 2008 16:00:27 -0500

With more than 80 years of experience in producing high quality spray painting equipment, and an extensive line of products to suit all needs, Sharpe are one of the leading manufacturers of paint sprayers, and Sharpe Paint Guns are relied on by many top professionals in order to get the best possible finish when painting. Sharpe Paint guns combine the years of experience that the company has gained as a specialist in producing these high quality tools with the latest innovations and best quality materials and techniques in order to ensure that when you choose Sharpe, you are making a choice that you can trust in the long term.

Gravity Feed Paint Gun

Sat, 5 Apr 2008 14:03:36 -0500

When you are suing a spray gun to paint a surface such as a car body panel, you want to have a system that pushes through as large amount of paint as possible, while remaining manageable in the hand so that you do not become tired during the job. With a gravity feed paint gun you get a high quality piece of equipment that is designed to create a smooth and even flow of paint for you, and which is easy to use and keep clean so that you get the best possible results from your spray painting.

Chicago Pneumatic Tools

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 14:09:06 -0600

If you are looking for high quality American made tools for your workshop, then Chicago Pneumatic is a name that you will no doubt have come across repeatedly during your search. As one of the longest established and most respected tool manufacturers in the world,

Ingersoll Rand Impact Wrench

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 14:08:41 -0600

If there is one tool that has come to represent the quality and innovation of the Ingersoll Rand brand, it is the impact wrench. Now the choice of professional mechanics around the world, the Ingersoll Rand impact wrench has come a long way from its earliest introduction, and has been developed from a single all purpose model into a range of highly specialized derivatives that offer a massive range of possible uses. With many different versions available that offer different sizes, power levels, and are built for entirely different purposes, the Ingersoll Rand impact wrench has deservedly become an ever present feature in workshops all over the world.

Ingersoll Rand Air Sander

Sat, 15 Dec 2007 11:37:45 -0600

If you are in a position where you need to get the best possible finish on bodywork repairs, and want to do it as simply and effectively as possible, then having the right tool for the job is essential. In a modern body shop, using high qualityhref="http://www.redhillsupply.com> automotive tools means giving a better service to clients, and producing the quality of work that you can be proud of. Using to prepare and finish body work gives you the confidence that you can do the job well, and give your customers a service that you can be proud of.

Deep Impact Socket

Thu, 20 Dec 2007 15:43:13 -0600

As with anyautomotive tool offered by Red Hill Supply, the Deep Impact Socket is a piece of equipment that is designed to make life easier. In conjunction with the right impact wrench, deep impact sockets can make a real difference to how easy you will find it to loosen nuts when removing a wheel, or carrying out any other job that you need to do in the workshop.

Ingersoll Rand Air Tools

Sat, 15 Dec 2007 11:37:20 -0600

Of all the manufacturers of compressed air powered tools that you can name, Ingersoll Rand air tools are probably the best known in the world, and one of the most respected due to the sheer quality of the wide range of different products that they offer. Established for more than 100 years, the company has produced many of the land mark tools that have built the nation and kept it moving.

Dual Action Air Sander

Sat, 8 Dec 2007 08:47:48 -0600

Whether you need a powerful tool for effortlessly stripping panels back to bare metal, or want something more gentle that will allow you to get the perfect polished finish, a dual action air sander will give you all the flexibility that you need, along with allowing you to combine two automotive tools into a single unit.

Ingersoll Rand Air Ratchet

Sat, 8 Dec 2007 08:47:13 -0600

Users will find the Ingersoll Rand air ratchet wrench to be very useful and easy to use. In fact, they get the job done quicker in most instances. Initially, some people have the impression that this air tool was an impact wrench for the poor guys out there. Think again. The tool is more powerful than you think that one can say that it is even a lot better than the regular handheld socket tools you have in the garage.

Air Belt Sander Can Remove Just About Anything!

Sat, 8 Dec 2007 08:48:17 -0600

The main uses forair belt sanders tend to be in heavy duty sanding jobs, when you must remove large quantities of surface damage, clear old paint or rust from an area, or smooth out the imperfections left by a weld. When faced with this kind of heavy duty sanding, you need a tool that offers a very high speed belt movement, but remains completely stable in use to minimize any potential damage to the surface, or to the sanding belt, which could cause injury.

Air Drill

Mon, 3 Dec 2007 15:28:08 -0600

Taking the basic premise of the popular air impact wrench, and refining it to the kind of levels of precision required for a much wider range of jobs, theair drill is in many ways the ultimate evolution of the air tool concept, and provides a combination of a light weight, effortless power, and enough speed to make any job seem easy.

Air Hammer

Mon, 3 Dec 2007 15:27:37 -0600

Over the last few years, mechanical tools have come on in leaps and bounds, up to the point where the latest generation of air hammers and other air powered tools are now so far ahead of traditional manual versions that they can make an enormous difference in the workplace, and boost productivity to previously unimagined levels.

1/2 Impact Wrench

Mon, 3 Dec 2007 15:27:14 -0600

Perhaps the tool that most people immediately associate with air power is the 1/2" impact wrench. In its many different forms, the impact wrench has been the cornerstone of so many different industrial, construction and mechanical jobs, that there is probably no tool that has been used to such an extent. In order to satisfy the individual needs of each of the jobs it is required for, this tool comes in a wide variety of shapes and sizes from high powered designs intended to be used in heavy duty tasks on trucks and construction projects through to ½” impact wrench, which is more accurate in use, and ideal for smaller tasks thanks to its convenient size and user friendly nature.

Air Riveter

Mon, 3 Dec 2007 15:26:44 -0600

The explosive power of compressed air has been utilized for a wide variety of different tools, but few of them make such a natural choice as an air riveter. These simple tools use a standard compressed air supply to provide the most efficient riveting system on the market. If you are looking for a solution that will allow you to take advantage of the lighter weight and flexibility of an air powered tool, while also offering the kind of precision that you demand from a top quality rivet gun, then a high quality model such as the Chicago Pneumatic CPT883 Air Riveter is ideal for you.

Air Screwdriver

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 16:29:19 -0600

Lighter in weight, and more efficient than their electric rivals, air screwdrivers are one of the most flexible and useful tools for the modern workshop, and have literally hundreds of uses. There are many different models of air powered screwdrivers on the market, and all of them offer a number of advantages, as well as fulfilling different roles and purposes.

3M Roloc Surface Prep Disc

Wed, 21 Nov 2007 09:21:09 -0600

The 3M Roloc disc is a another abrasive product from the top producer of industrial manufacturer. The 3M Roloc Surface Prep disc is manufactured by 3M corporation which is the worlds leading abrasive and grinding technology leader. Abrasive discs are generally used to polish and grind wood, metal or plastic. They can also be used on a variety of surfaces in the automotive shop as well. Some applications include engine blocks, heads, valve covers and transmission housing. 3M’s Roloc can also be used to swiftly eliminate cork or paper gaskets and form-in-place gasket materials preceding the assembly of power train components. This is likewise perfect for cleaning light oxidation and getting rid of gasket residue.

Cordless Ratchet

Fri, 16 Nov 2007 13:12:26 -0600

What exactly is a cordless ratchet First let us define what a conventional air ratchet is. An air ratchet wrench is an automotive air tool that is basically an air powered socket set. The blades rotate at high speeds to allow the air ratchet to fasten and unfasten the nuts and bolts without unnecessary human physical exertion. Generally they do not have the same nut busting torque as an impact wrench but they are better suited for work in tighter areas. You would use an air ratchet on a repetitive task such as loosening and tightening nuts.

Astro Pneumatic Tool Company

Thu, 15 Nov 2007 12:23:12 -0600

Astro Pneumatic Tool Company is a manufacturer and provider of automotive tools for professional mechanics and automotive repair shops. They primarily manufacturer air tools and shop equipment. Their tools are commonly found in high-end industrial markets as well as the home garage and Astro Pneumatic Tool Company is one of the industry leaders in this competitive field. They have a 35 year proven track record of delivering performance, innovation, reliability and quality promises that keep them in business. Having a very strong logistic supply chain, its automotive tools can be found working around the world. Their Sales and Marketing office are located in Montebello, California while its warehouse and operations center is located in South Mt. Airy, North California. This enables them to have a strong presence in the North America.

Different Types of Impact Socket Sets

Thu, 15 Nov 2007 12:22:32 -0600

Sometimes old automobiles or gummed up engines can be hard to disassemble. You may encounter resilient nuts and bolts while you are in the process of dismantling pieces of industrial equipment. Do not be too hard on yourself. Remember that there are several tools specially created to make lives easier. Fortunately, someone with a brilliant mind thought of inventing a automotive tool that can help you separate these tough nuts and bolts without too effort. This tool is called an impact socket set.

Brake Drum Gauge

Fri, 16 Nov 2007 13:11:42 -0600

A brake drum gauge is one of the specialty tools that you can use for a vehicle. This tool is used to measure the dimensions of brake drums. It can determine the dimensions from three inches up to 16 inches. Some brake drum gauges can measure more than 16 inches, while others can only evaluate up to 14 inches. The level of measurement actually depends on the size of the brake drum gauge that you purchased. The maximum size most units could measure is up to 19-20 inches only.

Mechanics tool sets

Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:42:40 -0600

In every household one of the constant concerns are the constant repairs that keep cropping up in different parts of the house. It could be anything from the furniture breaking down to plumbing problems. These problems can bog one down to a point where it brings daily life to a stand still, and nothing can be done unless they are fixed. If the bathroom shower is leaking or if the TV does not work, it calls for a mechanic or a technician to fix it as soon as possible.

A Torque wrench can Save a Life.

Fri, 9 Nov 2007 10:44:36 -0600

When working on automobiles, trailers and other vehicles your customers bring into your shop, inevitably you be required to tighten some critical lugs that directly effect the safety of that piece of equipment. As matter of good practice, the torque on trailer wheel bolts and the lug nuts on most automobiles should be checked on a regular to insure they are within manufacturer guidelines. Lug nuts will loosen due to wear and tear. Consequently, the nuts can come off and cause a serious accident. A tool that comes in at such times is the torque wrench, which is used to set the torque or force of fastening a bolt onto its socket. In places where the screws need to be tightly seated, this wrench is used and it allows the user to gather data about the torque applied to the screw to make sure it fits in snuggly.

Black and Decker Battery Chargers

Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:43:10 -0600

As one of the worlds largest and most successful tool manufacturers, Black and Decker has spent nearly a century building up a reputation for producing the highest quality tools at a price that makes them attractive to everyone from home users through to professional mechanics. Black and Decker tools are known for their resilience, reliability and long lives. Thanks to a comprehensive range that includes everything from drills through to Black and Decker battery chargers, you will find the tool that you need from this world famous manufacturer.

Electric Impact Wrench

Tue, 13 Nov 2007 10:28:50 -0600

The one item that almost no mechanic can do without is the impact wrench. With myriad different uses, from removing a wheel through to performing a full engine break down, wrenches are a tool that mechanics will find themselves using every day. While air powered versions are practically ubiquitous in the professional workshop, the fact that they require a supply of compressed air means that they are not always ideal for a home environment. This is where the electric impact wrench comes in.

3/8 Impact Wrench has Big Power in a Small Package

Wed, 7 Nov 2007 12:49:12 -0600

Bigger is not always better in the tool world, and while many of the jobs that you will carry out on a day to day basis are made easier by more power, some are made more difficult. When you need to be able to get your hands on a tool that deals will with precision rather than relying on brute force, you will find that a 3/8 impact wrench is the perfect partner.

Car Buffer Polisher and Detailing Your Car.

Fri, 9 Nov 2007 10:24:05 -0600

There are few things as likely to attract an admiring glance from other motorists as a well detailed car. Whether you drive a Ford or a Ferrari, if you take care of it, it will continue to look good for longer, and you will always feel more proud of your vehicle when you are on the road. There are several specialized automotive tools for detailing automobiles and one of the most popular is a car buffer polisher. Using a car buffer polisher makes getting the best possible finish a much easier and a lot more fun.

The Ingersoll Rand Impact Wrench Sets the Standard.

Tue, 6 Nov 2007 13:15:33 -0600

Ask anyone in our industry which company they rate at number one in terms of the quality of their automotive tools and the chances are that they will tell you that it is Ingersoll Rand. With more than 100 years of experience in producing tools and industrial equipment, including the famous Ingersoll Rand impact wrench, this single New Jersey based manufacturer has revolutionized the automotive tool industry, introducing innovation after innovation to build a reputation that is unmatched to this day.

3/4 inch Impact Wrench

Mon, 5 Nov 2007 20:20:38 -0600

Offering all the power you need to handle the hardest jobs while remaining lightweight enough for single handed use and compact enough to be convenient, 3/4 inch impact wrenches offer the best of both worlds for the workshop that deals with a complete range of vehicles.

A 1 inch Impact Wrench Can Deliver the Torque!

Mon, 5 Nov 2007 11:32:46 -0600

In a workshop environment where you have to deal with large vehicles such as trucks and buses, having the right tools to tackle any jobs will let you save time and get the work finished faster and more effectively. Thanks to the larger bolt sizes used on commercial vehicles, along with the increased torque required to fasten and unfasten them, a 1 inch impact wrench is pretty much essential. With these powerful air powered tools you will be able to loosen even the tightest nuts without breaking a sweat, and thanks to the fully controllable torque application, stripping the bolts is not a concern.

An Air Saw is a lighter weight alternative to a Sawzall.

Tue, 30 Oct 2007 15:39:14 -0400

For the most effective means of cutting through metal, whether you are working with sheet metal, or box sections from part of a chassis, a saw will always be the best possible device for the job. Power Saws are an excellent way of making a quick and accurate cut through a sheet of metal, and will ensure that you are able to get the job right first time. There are two main types of power saw, electric and the air saw.

An Air Shear Can Cut Through Almost Anything.

Wed, 30 Jan 2008 09:46:48 -0600

When you have some heavy duty metal that needs cutting, and a regular power saw is not up to the job, then the first place to turn is an air shear. This powerful air tool is designed to be used when you need a precision cut through the thickest metal without having to use sophisticated milling equipment.

Needle scaler and debris removal.

Wed, 30 Jan 2008 09:21:28 -0600

One of the most important aspects of almost any job in a modern auto workshop is getting the area that you are working on as clean as possible. Removing dirt and debris from the area where you want to carry out a repair makes finding and isolating the problem much easier, and makes fixing it simple. While it is possible under certain circumstances to use solvents and other cleaning agents to get an area ready to work in, the best automotive tool to properly prepare an area and remove the dirt that can compromise your repair is a needle scaler.

Air Flange Tool and Auto Body Repair

Tue, 29 Jan 2008 10:22:13 -0600

Completing any job in the workshop is always easier if you have the right tool available. One area in which this is particularly true is body work on autos. If you want to be able to provide the best possible finish for a customer when repairing their vehicle, then you will need a full range of auto body work tools including an air flange tool.

Cordless Impact Wrench

Thu, 24 Jan 2008 09:06:56 -0600

An impact wrench is a tool designed to allow mechanics to apply high amounts of torque to a nut and bolt fastening in order to loosen or tighten the fastening with a minimum of effort. Impact wrenches have traditionally required a connection to an air supply in order to generate the necessary power required to apply the necessary force to tighten and loosen nuts properly. One of the latest developments in the market is the release of a high quality cordless impact wrench that does not need to be connected with an air compressor to gain power.

Die Grinders

Tue, 22 Jan 2008 16:05:38 -0600

In its most simple form, a die grinder is simply a handheld air tool which holds a grinding stone on an axle, and spins it at high speed in order to clean or smooth small areas with a high level of accuracy. Die grinders use compressed air to drive their rotation, and have a great deal of control that allows them to apply a different amount of pressure depending on the job being carried out. This means that with a good quality tool, and a bit of practice, you will be able to get a perfect finish every time you start.

Orbital Air Sander

Mon, 5 Nov 2007 13:12:47 -0600

For any sanding or polishing jobs that require an excellent finish, on almost any surface, an orbital air sander is the tool that you need. Orbital sanders have quickly become the tool of choice for anyone wanting to either prepare a surface for painting, or alternatively, to get a superb finish afterwards.

Automotive Tools for the home garage

Mon, 22 Oct 2007 16:26:41 -0400

You can save hundreds of dollars on garage fees every year by carrying out minor servicing and maintenance jobs on your car yourself. Armed with a selection of widely available automotive tools, a garage manual for your car, and enough time and patience to get a job done properly, pretty much anyone can carry out the routine tasks needed to keep your car on the road and running smoothly.

Portable Air Compressors

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 12:59:59 -0600

If you have any amount of air tools in the garage then you will need a portable air compressor to run them. Most garage hobby mechanics will choose portables over a stationary because they can be used in lots of different applications. A portable unit gives you the option of moving the compressor out the garage and hooking up a nail gun to work in the house or yard.

Cordless Screwdrivers are the perfect tool.

Thu, 18 Oct 2007 21:03:05 -0400

Everyone ends up having to drive screws around the house and around the shop. Its inevitable. Screws are part of everyday life and driving them into wall plates, swing sets, decks and a multitude of other things is hard to avoid. Today's cordless screwdrivers are only slightly heavier and fatter than the old manual style. (Battery technology has come a long to making them slimmer and lighter.) They make those tedious and repetitive jobs go much quicker and is easier on your wrist. Cordless screwdrivers are less powerful than your cordless drill.

Cordless Tool Rechargeable Batteries and Battery Chargers have revolutionized power tools

Sat, 13 Oct 2007 21:48:30 -0400

All modern cordless tools today use advanced battery and battery chargers to give you the maximum power and life out of your cordless tools. For example, the Cordless impact wrench would not be possible without the advances made in this technology.

Ingersoll Rand Titanium Air Impact Wrenches are Light and Powerful

Mon, 29 Oct 2007 16:40:46 -0400

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Power and Air Tools

Mon, 22 Oct 2007 20:57:10 -0400

If your impact wrench is not working like it used to, there are a few things you may check before you throw it in the dumpster. If you are experiencing low power on your air impact wrench, here are three easy steps.

How an air impact wrench works.

Wed, 10 Oct 2007 17:04:53 -0400

Everyone has come across that tough nut that simply won't budge and you can't get it to move at all. Lug nuts on your car or trailer can be especially difficult to remove with a hand wrench. The easiest and most powerful tool to use is an impact wrench. An impact wrench is completely different tool from a drill. The main reason is the "impact" action of the tool.

Cordless Impact Wrench - Not the same tool as your cordless drill.

Mon, 22 Oct 2007 17:58:42 -0400

The is quickly gaining in popularity among professional mechanics and the hobby mechanic as well. You may be thinking "I already have a cordless drill that I use for impact applications, why do I need a cordless impact wrench as well?". I thought the same thing.

Keep your Air Impact Wrench Safe from Contamination

Mon, 22 Oct 2007 17:30:40 -0400

Water contamination is the great enemy to your prized air impact wrench and other expensive air tools. The common misconception is that if you just drain the air supply tank in your air compressor of excess water, you are protecting your air tool from water damage.