Tool Time

A skilled, trained technician armed with the best tools will be more efficient, accurate and reliable.  From diagnostics to repairs having the right tool for the job is critical for your success. As a professional service technician your tool requirements throughout your career will be a sizable investment. Choose wisely by considering your needs, quality of the tools, warranty and your budget. Start with the basics and then add specialized tools. If you find yourself frequently borrowing a tool, get your own!   Unless you absolutely "must have" a particular brand shopping around for better prices and more choices is recommended. Don't be afraid to walk out of the tool trucks and look around before you buy and by all means seek advice and experiences with coworkers and the other gearheads you know and often the best tool finds come from the guy in the next bay. Here is a list of popular tool sources.

• AST Tool
• Chicago Pnuematic
• Cornwell Tools
• Craftsman
• CTA Manufacturing
• Dewalt
• Elite Toolboxes
• Fluke
• Ford Tools And Parts
• Fowler
• GREARWRENCH
• Grypmat
• Harbor Freight
• Ingersoll Rand
• Irwin
• Knipex
• K-Tool International
• Lisle
• Mac Tools
• Makita
• Manibolt Driller
• Matco Tools
• Milwaukee Tools
• Mitutoyo
• Olsa Tools
• Power Probe
• Proto Tools
• ProMAXX
• Redline Detection
• Rotunda Technician Tool Program
• SK Tools
• Snap-On Tools
• Starrett
• Stramlight
• Sunex Tools
• Tekton Hand Tools
• Tooltopia
• Tool Planet
• Tool Source
• USA Tools
• Williams Industrial