Equip Your Shop with Hand & Power Tools

Oct. 11, 2016
3 min read

2010 Hand & Power Tools

Anti-Static Air Hose for Painters and Shops

Hutchins Manufacturing

Details Clear, crushproof, reinforced construction allows instant detection of airborne contamination. Antistatic design decreases electrical charge to improve metallic orientation for solvent- and water-based paints. Operating pressure up to 225 psi. Operating temperature up to 150 degrees Fahrenheit. Available in 35- and 50-foot lengths.

Web hutchinsmfg.com

Phone 800.247.3199

Body Massager for Minor Dents and Dings

Catalyst Industries Inc.

Details The body massager enables auto body technicians to work out minor dents and dings with ease and convenience. Choice of three tools to massage out small- to medium-sized dents. Slips over finger to easily access tight spots. Ergonomically designed for lighter-gauged sheet metal.

Web finalsand.com

Phone 800.667.4068

Center Ring Wool Pad for Rotary Polisher

Buff and Shine Manufacturing

Details Four-ply twisted 100 percent wool grip pad with center ring. Contact surface with 7.5-inch diameter ensures faster detailing jobs. Pile height is 1.25 inches. Centers backing plate every time. Center ring ensures wobble-free buffing. Center ring is fully washable and flexible to conform to automotive body while buffing.

Web buffandshine.com

Phone 800.659.2833

Complete DiGi S.W.A.T. Welder

Tite-Spot Welders Inc.

Details Digital spot welding 70-pound attenuated transformer with digital controls, preheat timer and weld verification. Includes Tite-Spot pliers with foot pedal switch, cool cords and super utility kit. Includes a 50-foot power cord, 10-inch diameter pneumatic tires, 5-inch diameter front casters, welding cable brackets and 16-gauge steel case.

Web titespot.com

Phone 800.666.2358

Magnetic Plug Weld Tool for TIG and MIG Welders

Durston Manufacturing Co.

Details Weld backup tool with a strong magnetic base. For use with TIG and MIG electronic welders. Electric weld will not stick to the 2.5-inch copper pads. The pads work to dissipate heat. Prevents wire from going through hole, and saves time and labor for quicker, cleaner welds. Three models. Each model has knobs for adjustments.

Web vimtools.com

Phone 800.728.4942

Premium Spotweld Cutter

Blair Equipment Co.

Details Make removing spotwelds quick and easy, without damage to underlying panels. Super fast cutting action and thick wall for extreme durability. Precision ground tooth geometry. Drill chunks are 3/8-inch or larger and cutter size is 3/8-inch. Use in any handheld drill. No special tools or guns required. Available individually or in kits.

Web blairequipment.com

Phone 810.635.7111

ProHeat LCD Programmable Heat Gun

Master Appliance Corp.

Details Professional quality heat gun, has six preset programs, customizable with digital display of temperature and airflow. Adjustable temperature in 10-degree increments from 130 to 1,000 degrees Fahrenheit. Electronic circuitry with closed-loop temperature feedback system maintains constant temperature while using the attachment options.

Web masterappliance.com

Phone 800.558.9413

Quick Clean G505 Waterborne Paint Gun Washer

Herkules Equipment Corp.

Details Washer especially for use with waterborne products. The G505 is equipped with a push-up nozzle allowing for one-handed paint channel cleaning. Air dry gun, hands-free brush and direct spray gun air line features provide a fast method for washing waterborne paint off spray guns. Can be mounted to a wall; optional stand also available.

Web herkules.us

Phone 800.444.4351

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