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	Penetrates, lubes (Left) Liquid Wrench foaming L4 has low-surface tension esters and polymers to penetrate and adhere to surfaces. It lubricates while it protects against corrosion. Price: $3.29 for a 9-oz. can. Contact Radiator Specialty at 704/377-6555 or www.gunk.com Renew threads The Bolt-Trax tool (right) accurately reshapes damaged threads on bolts, wheel studs, and more on site. A kit consists of one driver and paired chasers that wrap around the bolt being rethreaded. The kit rethreads both coarse and fine-threaded bolts that are 5/16, 3/8, and 1/2 inch in size. Larger sizes are also available. Price: $99.95. Phone: 800/678-5752 Cordless impact with oomph The 14.4-volt 6932FDWDE impact wrench delivers up to 1,240 inch-pounds of torque yet weighs only 3.7 pounds. Features include a 3/8-inch hex drive, variable speeds up to 2,300 rpm, up to 3,000 impacts per minute, a D-28 motor with dual ball bearings, replaceable brushes, and a high-output LED light. Price: $259. Contact Makita at 800/462-5482 or www.makitatools.com Stubby-handle combo ratchet flexes to fit This dual-drive ratchet's flexing head comes with 1/4- and 3/8-inch or 3/8- and 1/2-inch drives. Features include a contoured, cushioned handle and 72-tooth ratchet mechanism. Price: $17.95 per wrench or $32 for the pair. Phone: 800/678-5752 or visit www.farmhomecollection.com on the Web. HVLP sprayer The HV2100 high-volume, low-pressure sprayer handles most solvent-based, water-borne, and specialty coatings, delivering 8 psi. Spray patterns on the metal gun can be adjusted from round, vertical, to horizontal shapes during operation. Retail price: $955. Contact Campbell Hausfeld at 888/247-6937 or www.chpower.com Power MIG The MIG 215 provides 30- to 250-amp output, 30% duty cycle, tachometer-regulated drive, brass-to-brass connection from the gun-to-wire drive system, 115-volt AC auxiliary receptacle, and 15-foot gun cable. Retail price: $1,499. Contact Lincoln Electric at 888/355-3213 or www.lincolnelectric.com Waste oil, fluids caddy The wheeled Oil Caddy container holds up to 15 gallons and includes 8 feet of reinforced discharge hose, a splash guard, and screen. To empty, screw on the pressure cap and connect to an air supply to blow out fluid. Price: $329. Contact K&R Distributing at 800/383-3908 or www.krdist.com

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Specialty grinding disks

DeWalt's Type 27 grinding wheels are created from a mixture of abrasive grains, premium resin bonds, and full sheets of fiberglass that not only remove material faster but also provide a longer life. Contact DeWalt at 800/433-9258 or www.dewalt.com

Pivoting heads for tight spaces

The Crescent Pivot Head ratcheting combination wrenches feature heads that pivot a full 180° so they can work at any angle. Wrenches are available individually or in sets and in sizes ranging from 3/8 to 3/4 inch. Four- and seven-piece sets are $60 and $95, respectively. Contact Cooper Tool at 919/362-1670 or www.coopertools.com

Deep penetrating fluid

Professional-grade penetrating fluid, offered in aerosol or drip form, is formulated to work fast and penetrate deep to loosen the bond between metal objects created from rust or other forms of oxydation. Contact 3-In-One at 888/324-7596 or www.wd40.com

Fast stripper

Sprayon E-Z Strip cleans stubborn baked-on residues like adhesives, industrial coatings, carbon deposits, grease, and oil as well as removes gaskets and paint. The spray can be used on steel and aluminum. Contact Sherwin-Williams at 800/925-3434 or www.diversifiedbrands.com

Parts

Custom-built gauges exact reproductions

Replacement gauges for temperature, oil pressure, and amperage are available for a wide variety of makes of tractors built between the 1930s and the 1950s. These exact reproductions range in price from $40 to $60. Contact Antique Gauges at 410/822-4963.