Top 5 Tools: James Rosson, Rosson Radiator A/C Repair Shop
The Top 5 Favorite Tools of Top Technicians
Raybestos Chassis Parts, Joe Gibbs Racing Team Up For Latest Sweepstakes
Raybestos brand chassis parts – a member of the Affinia family of brands – help Joe Gibbs Racing earn big wins at the track. Starting April 1, 2013, they can help technicians earn big bucks at their shops as well.
News from the Tool Shows: Mac Tools 2012 Tool Fair
“It’s a new day at Mac Tools,” said Brett Shaw, Mac Tools’ president, enthusiastically, at the 2012 Tool Fair at the Gaylord Opryland in Nashville, TN. He proudly announced that, with the DeWalt brand, the company has taken market share from its competitors, citing DeWalt’s technical and engineering resources as being extremely helpful to the
Borescopes and Videoscopes – Coming to Our Senses
As a professional technician, you have to rely on at least four, if not all five, of your senses to diagnose and repair vehicles. (For those of you who use taste to fix cars, more power to you! And cheers for admitting it!) Today we are going to talk about tools and equipment that can assist these senses. There are some really exciting and interesting tools available for the inspection and diagnosis of vehicles. Below you will find some details about these great tools and suggestions on how they can be used as well as what to look for when buying the tools.
Marcos Ambrose Regains 22 Positions Over Final 55 Laps at New Hampshire, Crew Chief Todd Parrott Named MOOG ‘Problem Solver of the Race’
Marcos Ambrose and the MOOG chassis parts-equipped #9 Dewalt Ford roared back from 31st position with 55 laps remaining to finish ninth in Sunday’s Lenox Industrial Tools 301 Sprint Cup race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Following the race, Ambrose’s crew chief, Todd Parrott, was named MOOG “Problem Solver of the Race” for his role in the #9 car’s sixth top-10 finish of the year.
Top 5 Tools: Rod Brace, APS
Rod Brace, owner APS (Advanced Problems Solutions) Indianola, IA Knipex Smooth Jaw Pliers DeWalt Cordless 4-1/2” Grinder Leatherman Supertool Kershaw 1550T Spring-Assisted Knife Coast Cutlery LED Lenser Flashlight
Editor’s Notes: A World-Class Tour of Tools
The TechShop team recently returned from the Mac Tools, Matco Tools and Cornwell Quality Tools tradeshows.
The Stanley Works and Black & Decker Combine to Create an $8.4 Billion Global Diversified Industrial Leader
Combining Stanley and Black & Decker creates a stronger, globally diversified company with a broad array of products and services, say the two companies. The combination will enhance both companies’ core strengths and provide increased resources to invest in growth opportunities.
Tony Stewart Crew Chief Darian Grubb Wins NASCAR MOOG ‘Problem Solver of the Race’ Award at Dover
Grubb’s win moves him into a three-way tie with crew chiefs Alan Gustafson and Drew Blickensderfer for the season-ending MOOG “Problem Solver of the Year” Award.
Donny Lowrance, Donny’s Auto & Performance
Donny Lowrance Donny’s Auto & Performance Colorado City, TX I’ve been an ASE-certified technician for more than 25 years. Snap-on MT2500 Scanner — The easiest and quickest I have ever used. I can’t bring myself to trade up; I would be lost without it. Mitchell On Demand 5 — The best information system