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Professional automotive forum for discussion of automotive tools, equipment and products. Although product representatives for tool & equipment companies do participate in a helpful way, this forum (like all areas of iATN) does not permit any advertising, so the discussion that takes place is by and for the users of the products. Discussion of special tool uses, solutions, and best practices. This forum is for experienced automotive repair professionals only, membership required.

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Recent Automotive Discussions in the Automotive Tool & Equipment Forum

Welding helmet ADF improvements
06/03/2025 in the Tool & Equipment Forum
After almost 30 years of service my Sellstrom finally died, and kind of wish it had happened sooner. Auto darkening filters have improved considerably! Higher optical ratings and "true color" really make a big difference. Twice the viewing area of the old...
Recomendations: Washer fluid dispenser, from concetrate
05/28/2025 in the Tool & Equipment Forum
I used to work with a dispenser like this. It was wall mounted, had a hose for water and a hose for washer fluid concentrate. All my googling shows me pumps and dispensers for pre-mixed washer fluid. We have something similar for floor soap, but I don't k...
Lincoln grease gun charger
05/14/2025 in the Tool & Equipment Forum
I am in need of a battery charger for a Lincoln grease gun. The charger is a Model 1410 1 hr battery charger . If any of you have one of these and no longer need it , I would appreciate it and am willing to buy it from you .
Autel MaxiSys MS909 replacement
05/13/2025 in the Tool & Equipment Forum
Does anyone know what the best replacement for our Autel MaxiSys MS909 available through Amazon? Our 3 year old MS909 needs a software upgrade that is very expensive. $1344. Another member told us to buy a new one on Amazon for a better deal. There ar...
A handy addition to any hobby shed
04/25/2025 in the Tool & Equipment Forum
G'day members, this 40 inch 3 in 1, rolls, folds and guillotines light sheet metal beautifully. It's reasonable well priced too, at $1200 Au with stand and delivery. There's a good few hours involved in setting it up to shear and fold properly, but yo...

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