Tag: Tradesman – Automotive Tool Reviews
Mac 20V Impact Wrench – BWP050
If you're a regular TIA reader, it's not breaking news that Mac recently revamped their cordless line with a pretty impressive lineup powered by...
Bosch Brushless Impact Wrench – IWBH182-01L
Bosch has been bringing their A game to the table with their new line up of Brushless tools. This time they introduced the IWBH182-01L...
Mac Tools BRS038 12V Ratchet – Track Tested
If you've ever been involved in any type of racing, you know that a big part of winning is done in the pits and...
Eastwood Hot Stapler Kit – Plastic Repair Made Easy
If you grew up on the east coast and your dad was into cars, you've heard of Eastwood. Based in Pottstown, PA, Eastwood's company...
Bosch IDH182 18V EC Brushless Socket Ready Impact – Tools in Action Pro
If you are reading this post you are in for a real treat. This is our first installment of Tools in Action Pro. While...
Proto Air Ratchets – First Look
Back in December we reviewed Proto's J150WP Air Impact Wrench and were throughly impressed with what it brought to the table. We also told...
Ingersoll Rand R3150 1/2-Inch Cordless 20V Ratchet
Ratchets are a mainstay of the automotive mechanic. They are used on all sorts of applications, usually on rusted hard to loosen bolts. For...
Ingersoll Rand W7150 1/2 In. 20 V High-Torque Impact Wrench – King of the...
A few years back at SEMA we got our first glimpse of the new IQ20 cordless line and the W7150 from Ingersoll Rand. While...
Proto Air Impact Wrench Review J150WP
If you've followed me on the forums at all, you know that the last 6 months have been a crazy time in Conductor's life....
Milwaukee M18 Fuel High Torque Impact Wrench Review
Yes, another M18 Fuel. I can't help it. They keep slamming out new and cool tools to the market and we just have to...
ACDELCO Grinders ARG1214 and ARG1213 – Ditching the Hose
What's the one thing that you see in almost every mechanics garage? It is big and noisy? If you haven't guessed it is the...
ACDelco ARI2061 18V 1/2 Impact Wrench 1 Year Review – Tough Tested
We gave an ACDelco ARI2061 18V 1/2 Impact Wrench to Ray Sagan and Sons Machinery Moving Company a little over a year ago. They...
ACDelco ARD1296 Li-ion 12V 3/8” 2-Speed Drill – Mechanics Choice
ACDelco is a hit with mechanics. We have some units out in the field that we check in on once in a while and...
Milwaukee M12 Fuel Impact Wrench Review – 2454-22
How nice would it be to have lots of power and quality in the palm of your hands and a tool that is lightweight?...
ACDelco ARZ605 Inspection Camera – Mechanics Choice
There seems to be a lot of inspection cameras on the market today with all kinds of price points and uses. Some work great...
Milwaukee M18 Fuel 1/2″ Impact Wrench Review – Model 2655B-22
I can't say I use an Impact Wrench much, but when I do need one, I want one that will do the job (who...