Armstrong's Maxx design six-point chrome socket sets combine the strength of a tear-drop head with the 6-degree ratcheting arc of a round head; the low-profile ratchet head allows superior access. The 56-piece 3/8"-drive set, No. ARM15-299, includes Maxx ratchet, two extensions, universal joint, 3/16"-9/16" and 6mm-19mm sockets. The 50-piece 1/4"-drive set, No. ARM15-199, includes Maxx ratchet, two extensions, universal joint and 3/16"-9/16" and 4mm-15mmm shallow and deep sockets.

Bondhus Corp. expanded its GorillaGrip Folding Tool Sets to include a wide range of standard, metric and star set combinations in sizes from .050"-3/8", 1.5mm-10mm and T6-T40. The folding tools are made from Protanium steel and carry the Bondhus lifetime warranty.

Bar's Leaks Heavy Duty Radiator Stop Leak, No. PLT11, features patented Rhizex pellets that dissolve in minutes to seal cooling system leaks. Bar's Leaks Heavy Duty Radiator Stop Leak also conditions the cooling system, is compatible with all brands of antifreeze, and works safely and effectively on plastic, aluminum and metal radiators, heater cores, blocks, heads, gaskets and freeze plugs.

AirGo is an 8' mobile, vertical HVLS fan from Big Ass Fans. AirGo delivers airflow half the length of a football field, and is quiet enough to carry on a friendly conversation directly in front of the fan. The AirGo design provides effortless operation, total mobility, low noise and the ability to target specific areas.

Snap-on's ETHOS provides VIN-specific coverage for vehicles back to 1983, and takes technicians through nine modes of OBDII and graphs up to four data parameters at once. ETHOS offers proprietary vehicle coverage for more than 30 domestic and Asian vehicle makes, plus optional European vehicle coverage. Covers engine, transmission, ABS, airbag, climate, TPMS, hybrid systems, body control and many other vehicle systems. ETHOS features software in English and Spanish, a 4.7" monochrome display, a detachable faceplate, training DVD and more.

The Channellock 6.5" V-Jaw tongue and groove plier, No. 412, offers traditional V-Jaw pliers design and function in a more compact frame. The 6.5" V-Jaw plier enables more points of contact on smaller round stock and tubing, and the right-angle teeth grip in all directions; the undercut tongue-and-groove design assures no-slip jaw action.



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