When doing Auto Body repair there are some tools that make the job easier for the professional body technician. If you do not repair body damage on a daily basis you do not really need the following tools, these help make a technicians life easier but are not worth the expense if this is not your career. Tools that make the job easier include stud welders for dent removal, drilling a hole is not a option and to much plastic filler will fall out of the repair. A welder; these are not needed as much anymore with the new adhesives that have currently been created. The new adhesives will work great for non-technicians and technicians alike, you will save a ton of money because you will not need to purchase a welder. An air compressor; if you are not a technician the only time you would need this is when using a paint gun. There are electric tools for everything now(grinding and cutting, sanding, even painting). In some cases if you talk to, and get to know, your local body shop some of them will rent you a paint booth with access to an air compressor for a weekend. There is also an electric set up for painting but I am not familiar with it so I can not say how well it works, and you can create a workable paint booth. A porta-power; with the right one you can complete minor frame repair, but there is no replacement for a good frame rack. Slide hammers; a small three pound slide hammer works most of the time however there will be times when you need a 10 pound slide hammer (Morgan Knocker). There are certain powered sanders that make the job a cinch, random orbital, Dual Action (DA), strait line, and a mud hog. There will be times when the technician will need a plastic welder, when the liquid plastic repair will not work. There are two items that if you are going to do body work as a hobby or as a professional that are a must, a curved chisel body hammer and a good toe dolly. There are many more tools that you will need this is just a starter list. For more information and how to information click here...... |