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The Buying Game Clarksville TN

Experience and word-of-mouth are the primary means by which all tool purchases should be made - especially those that are used, and abused, day in and day out.

Local Companies

Langford's Welding & Steel Works Inc
(931) 647-5277

220 Kraft St
Clarksville, TN

Superior Steel
(865) 522-0253

5225 N National Dr
Knoxville, TN

Davron Technologies
423-870-1888 ext.215

4563 Pinnacle Lane
Chattanooga, TN

Action Ornamental Iron
(901) 795-2200

3449 Democrat Rd
Memphis, TN

Dixie Waste Paper Co
(901) 324-1495

2747 Jackson Ave
Memphis, TN

Langford Clarence Welding And Fabricating LLC
(931) 552-3914

180 E Old Trenton Rd
Clarksville, TN

Steel Beverly Corporation
(865) 687-7921

4427 Anderson Rd
Knoxville, TN

Tennison Brothers Inc
(901) 274-7773

450 N Bellevue Blvd
Memphis, TN

Honeywell Consumer Products
(901) 368-5355

4755 Southpoint Dr
Memphis, TN

The Roofing Source
(423) 266-8155

1409 Fort St
Chattanooga, TN

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Adapted from Brian Manley's article in TechShop

What You're Looking For

Durability, power, control and light-weight - all features that techs are demanding in the new breed of air tools. So, how do you, an up-and-coming professional tech, know which brands possess all of these traits?

My research on the International Automotive Technicians' Network (www.iatn.net) web forums revealed a pattern of strong loyalty for two particular brands that have served techs well through the years. This is how quality tools can be located - by asking fellow technicians. Experience and word-of-mouth are the primary means by which all tool purchases should be made - especially those that are used, and abused, day in and day out.

Getting Your Hands on the Tools

Wagon jobbers (like Snap-on, Mac, Matco and Cornwell) and local parts stores are a great way to buy your tools. Also consider buying tools over the Internet. Air tools can be purchased directly from manufacturers or from Internet tool jobbers. eBay has quite an inventory of air tools for sale as well, and good deals can be had, but buyer beware.

One technician we interviewed said he had good luck using the Internet to buy tools.

"I discovered eBay about two months ago. Since then I've bought numerous tools without any problems. I had to replace my 1/4" air ratchet, because I don't like the weak ones that just blow air in my face. I found one on eBay that was like new, with no v...

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