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MULTIMETER
The Multimeter measures multiple electrical
properties, including voltage, current, resistance
and DC voltage and current. Multimeter are
available as analog or digital devices and the newer
ones feature some sophisticated bells and whistles FISH TAPE
such as Bluetooth and thermal imaging cameras. Used to pull and push stranded or solid wire
through conduit, fish tape will always be useful.
VOLTAGE TESTER
Used for a quick safety check to ensure there is no
voltage in an electrical wire or device, voltage
testers are an absolute must. TAPE MEASURE
A tape measure or measuring tape is a
flexible ruler used to measure size or distance.
WIRE STRIPPERS
wire strippers are used to cut and strip insulation
from electrical wire. The handle should always be
comfortable to hold and easy to grip.
HAMMER
Used for hitting nails or breaking things apart. Claw
hammers can be used to remove nails and wood
pieces.
BENCH VISE
A bench vise is a mechanical apparatus used to
hold an object while performing work on it.
HEAT SINK PASTE
It’s used to bond a component with a
mechanical heat sink. It is also called thermal
grease, thermal paste, or heat paste. Although
heat sink paste does not have the thermal
conductivity of metals, the improvement over
the air will increase thermal responsiveness.
FIRE EXTINGUISHER
It’s an active fire protection device used to
extinguish small fires often in emergency
situations.
WIRE CUTTER
This used in cutting copper, aluminum, steel
wires, etc. These can also come with insulated
handles to protect you from getting shocked JACK/AXLE STANDS
when working with cables. These additional supports ensure safety is
always kept as a priority. Most cars will have
factory-recommended slots underneath the car
for the axle stands to be used.
ROTARY TOOLS
This is handheld power tools with a rotating tip.
These tools accept a variety of attachments for
different tasks, from grinding to cutting, which
makes it very versatile. Rotary instruments are WRENCH/SPANNER, HEX KEY, PLIER AND
best for home improvements. These are also a SCREWDRIVER SETS
staple for woodworking and hobby craft. Rotary These sets of tools are common to be used on
tools employ a circular motion that makes them vehicles; These tools will be able to be used on
perfect for precision work and softer materials. many areas of the vehicle from the engine,
panels to the interior of the vehicle.
OIL PAN/DRIP TRAY AND FUNNEL WHEEL/LUG WRENCH (TIRE IRON)
Having a drip tray and funnel, can help avoid A flat tire is one of the most common issues
any unnecessary mess or spills which can be drivers will have to face without their mechanic.
hard to clean up. Using a wheel wrench is the easiest way to
undo the wheel nuts, and can often be found
with the spare tire in a vehicles boot.
TROLLEY JACK
The easiest way to lift your car off the ground at
home is with a trolley jack. Jacks can come in a
variety of weights and sizes.
JUMPER CABLES
Jumper Cables can get you out of the sticky
situation of a flat battery and are quite simple
to use. Jumper cables are available in different
sizes and strengths so before purchasing, be
sure to check the cables capacity to ensure it
will suit your battery.
WHEEL CHOCKS
wheel chocks are an important safety element.
When the car has been raised of the ground,
chocks should be used to stop the car rolling
dangerously backwards or forwards.
SAFETY GLASSES
Safety glasses are necessary for the protection
of welders’ eyes from flying sparks and debris.
The glasses must have non-tinted clear lenses.
TORCH/WORK LIGHT
Having to work on your vehicle at night or in the
dark is also a situation that often cannot be
avoided. Having a work light or flashlight can
help rectify these situations.
AUTO-DARKENING WELDING HELMET
Auto darkening welding helmets safeguard a
welder from flying sparks and debris hitting the
face and also protects their eyes from the
blindingly fluorescent welding spark.
WIRE BRUSH
A wire brush is used for cleaning off debris
before, after and between each pass to avoid
contamination of the weld.
SOAPSTONE
High-quality industrial soapstone marker is used
to mark the metal and determine where the
welds are to be made.
MIG PLIERS
MIG pliers are essential components of a
welder’s kit. They can be used for various small
functions. Cutting off burned wire before
starting a new bead. Removing contact tip from
the gun. Cleaning spatters out of the gun nozzle
Removing the gun gas diffuser
TIG WELDING GLOVES
TIG welding gloves have thinner and more
flexible material with fire-resistant fabric.
ELECTRODE HOLDER
Its commonly called a stringer, is a clamping
device for holding the electrode securely in any
position.
AIR COMPRESOR
SAFETY HELMET
designed to protect the head against falling
objects and the side of the head, eyes, and neck
from any untoward impacts, bumps, scrapes,
and electrical exposure, etc.