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Tools & Equipment for the Shop & Installer:
Pneumatic and Portable Power Tools
Pneumatic Tools & Accessories |
Air Saw
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Makes converting older metal 2 shaft openings to DIN openings
a breeze; assortment of blades; Snap-on ®, Mac ®, Matco ®, etc. |
| Air Hammer |
Bits should include: Sheet Metal Ripper, Double Bladed
Panel Cutter, Scraper, Flat Chisel, etc. Chicago Pneumatic ®, Snap-on ®, Mac ®, Matco ®, etc. |
| Die Grinder |
Some installers choose this over an electric rotory tool (Dremmel).
Various bits; Chicago Pneumatic ®, Snap-on ®, Mac ®, Matco ®, etc. |
| Nibbler |
Although not neccessary, this can expedite many speaker installations.
Chicago Pneumatic ®, Snap-on ®, Mac ®, Matco ®, etc. |
| Drills |
3/8'' & 1/2'' Straight and Right Angle models;
Chicago Pneumatic ®, Snap-on ®, Mac ®, Matco ®, etc. |
| Shears |
Rated for 18 gauge mild steel;
Chicago Pneumatic ®, Snap-on ®, Mac ®, Matco ®, etc. |
Air Ratchets
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1/4'' and 3/8'' Drives; Ideal tool for removing seats and other
heavy nuts and long bolts with fine threads. Chicago Pneumatic ®, Snap-on ®, Mac ®, Matco ®, etc. |
| Glue Spray Gun |
Great for shops and installers that do a great deal of upholstery work.
Many models work well. |
| Blow Guns |
Restricted and Non-restricted models; Various Tips;
Chicago Pneumatic ®, Snap-on ®, Mac ®, Matco ®, etc. |
| Pressure Gauge / Inflator |
Chicago Pneumatic ®, Snap-on ®, Mac ®, Matco ®, etc. |
| Impact Wrench |
Rated at 300 lb.ft. or better. Chicago Pneumatic ®,
Snap-on ®, Mac ®, Matco ®, etc. |
| Spray Gun |
All purpose spray gun with cup; Chicago Pneumatic ®, Snap-on ®, Mac ®, Matco ®, etc. |
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Portable Power Tools & Accessories |
Cordless Drills
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Straight and Right Angle Reversible models; 3/8'' or 10mm;
9 Volt System or higher; Should have extra batteries and charger. DEWALT ®, Snap-on ®,
Makita ®, Black & Decker ®, etc. |
| Power Drills |
3/8'' Straight & Right Angle; 1/2'' Straight; Reversible models; DEWALT ®, Makita ®,
Black & Decker ®, Snap-on ®, etc. |
| Drill Bits / Hole Saws |
Cobalt and High Speed Sets: 1/16'' to 1/2''
Uni-Bits ®: #1 & #2
Wood Bits (spade): up to 1''
Hole Saws: Wood & Metal; up to 6'' |
| Rotory Tool |
Dremel ®,
Moto-Tool, or equivalent; assortment of bits |
| Heat Gun |
Black & Decker ® or equivalent |
| Hot Glue Gun |
Assortment of Glue Sticks; Craftsman ®, Black & Decker ®, or equivalent |
Routers
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Many shops will provide at least two routers and one router table.
Most installers that do custom woodworking on a regular basis should have their own routers
and a variety of bits. DEWALT ®, Makita ®, Bosch ®, Ryobi ®, Black & Decker ®, etc. |
| Circular Saw |
7¼'' model; Mainly for rough cuts; Makita ®, Skill ®, DEWALT ®, Black & Decker ®, etc. |
| Sabre Saw/ Jigsaw |
Rotating Handle; Metal & Wood cutting blades; Makita ®, Black & Decker ®,
DEWALT ®, Bosch ®, etc. |
| Belt Sander |
3'' X 21'' model; Variable Speed; Assortment of Sanding Belts; Bosch ®,
Black & Decker ®, Makita ®, Skill ®, etc. |
| Palm Sander |
1/4 Sheet model; DEWALT ®, Makita ®, Black & Decker ®, etc. |
| Soldering Irons |
Cordless & Corded Station w/ Adjustable Temperature Control;
Various Tips; Solder; Solder Sucker; Weller ®, Portasol ®, etc. |
| Extension Cords |
3 Prong; Various Lengths; UL Approved |
| Outlet Strips |
Overload Protection; UL Approved |
| Lights & Flash Lights |
Florescent Drop Light, Free Standing Lights, Flash Lights in various sizes.
Many installers choose a flashlight that works with the same batteries as other cordless tools.
Makita ®, DEWALT ®, Black & Decker ®, etc. |
| Other tools seldomly used may not be listed. |
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