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Hughes & Kettner TriAmp Mark 3 – The Ultimate (German) Guitar Amp

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With an MSRP of $4999.00 USD the Hughes & Kettner TriAmp Mark 3 is in the upper bracket of current production vacuum tube (a.k.a valve) guitar amplifiers.  This 150W six-channel amp showcases a blend of modern technology with a simple, old school approach to the pre and power sections by use of 15 individual vacuum tubes (detailed specs).  How does it sound?  Click Play to find out.

Guitar player or not, you have to admit – it’s impressive (and quite possibly a work of art). What do Hughes & Kettner and KC Tool have in common?  Excellent Guitar Amps + Excellent Tools = Excellent Guitar Tools.

If you are looking to upgrade your guitar tools we are here to help.  Have you ever changed guitar strings with a pair of Knipex diagonal cutters?  Cuts like a hot knife through butter.  Wiha and Wera precision screwdrivers for adjustments?  Piece of cake. Gedore measuring tools?  Got ’em.  Felo screwdriver bits?  In-stock.

With a large number of the staff at KC Tool being musically inclined we are happy to help answer questions and recommend products suited for your needs.  We can ship same day for in-stock items that are ordered by 12PM CST (M-F) — Free Shipping on $50+ (continental USA).

We wanted to extend a big thank you to all of our customers for a great 2015.  We are excited for 2016 as we will continue to bring you all of the newest tools from Germany (including Hazet!).

 

Hurry! Wera Tools Fall Sale – Ends 12/31/2015

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Hurry! The Wera Tools Fall Sale ends December 31, 2015.

Fall is in full swing and to mark the occasion what better than a sale on select Wera Tools?  From now until December 31st, 2015 you can take advantage of additional savings on featured Wera Tools including the popular Zyklop Ratchet with Metal Switch range.  Plus, there is free shipping on $50+ continental USA orders.
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Keep “Rust at Bay” with Wera Stainless Screwdrivers Sets.  Using a non-stainless tool on a stainless fastener can result in Read More »

New Audi Toolmaking Prints Replica 3D Car

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With the advent of 3D printing in recent times Audi has raised the bar by printing the first car; an exact replica of the Silver Arrow.  Audi Toolmaking has the capability to print aluminum & steel 3D object using metallic powder as the base material.  This metallic power is 15 to 40 thousandths of a millimeter, or approximately half the diameter of a human hair.

There is going to be a special show dedicated to “Audi Toolmaking” at the upcoming Formnext exhibition in Frankfurt, Germany.  Audi plans to guide visitors through the journey of idea to end product as well as reviewing current industry trends and showcasing all that this exciting three dimensional technology has to offer.

Audi Toolmaking employees over 2,100 employees at 14 locations in nine countries.

For more information, please visit Audi’s press release which can be found here.

Derrick D. wins $50 to spend at KC Tool

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Each month we give a $50 KC Tool gift certificate to one of our customers who left a product review in that month. The gift certificate is applied to the customer’s account so they can use it next time they make a purchase from KC Tool.

Strings? What strings? There are no strings attached. This is just a good old fashioned giveaway to thank those of you who leave reviews about the tools you buy from us. The more reviews you leave, the better your chances of winning.

Derrick D., from Lincoln, California has luck on his side. He left one review in the month of November and Read More »

Wiha PicoFinish Pentalobe Precision Screwdrivers

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New & In-Stock: Wiha PicoFinish Pentalobe Precision Screwdrivers in sizes P1 PL1 P2 PL2 P3 PL3 P4 PL4 P5 PL5 P6 PL6 iphone
New & In-Stock: Wiha PicoFinish Pentalobe Precision Screwdrivers in sizes PL1-PL6 (P1-P6) – November 2015

Wiha (Germany) recently announced their new Pentalobe lineup of PicoFinish screwdrivers. KC Tool is happy to be the first in North America to have them available for sale (link). Wiha’s PicoFinish is the top of the line finish available in their precision screwdriver selection. The smooth spinning caps on PicoFinish screwdrivers are labeled with the tip size and style for easy reference. The handle is slightly tapered for a comfortable, ergonomic grip with the ability for rapid rotation.

ToolGuyd listed the Wiha PicoFinish series on its list of Best Precision Screwdrivers.

The Pentalobe screw was developed by Apple as a proprietary security fastener (side note: anyone else catch the Apple reference in the recent film, Steve Jobs?). It’s similar in profile to the Torx screw but with one less lobe (total 5, “penta”).

There has been some confusion over what size Pentalobe screws are found in Apple devices. Wiha currently makes six sizes from P1 (smallest) through P6 (largest). We have not confirmed any uses for the P3 or P6 but would love to get your feedback in the comments.

Pentalobe Sizing Guide:

  • P1: iPhone 4, 4S, 5, 5C, 5S, 6, 6 Plus, 6S, 6S Plus (Wera equivalent IPR1 screwdriver)
  • P2: Apple Watch Band
  • P3: None
  • P4: MacBook Air and MacBook Pro with Retina Display
  • P5: 2009 MacBook Pro Battery – 15” Only
  • P6: None

Mark M. wins $50 to spend at KC Tool

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Each month we give a $50 KC Tool gift certificate to one of our customers who left a product review in that month. The gift certificate is applied to the customer’s account so they can use it next time they make a purchase from KC Tool.

Strings? What strings? There are no strings attached. This is just a good old fashioned giveaway to thank those of you who leave reviews about the tools you buy from us. The more reviews you leave, the better your chances of winning.

Mark M., from Choctaw, Oklahoma has luck on his side. He left twenty reviews in the month of October and Read More »

Royal Savings on Felo Tools @ KC Tool

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Despite our focus on German tools, our namesake is based on the wonderful city which we call home: Kansas City. Autumn in KC is marked by the change in fall foliage, cool crisp air, and the world famous American Royal. Postseason baseball can now be added to that list as the Kansas City Royals make their second consecutive appearance in the World Series. Despite a heartbreaking Game 7 bottom of the 9th loss in 2014, the Boys in Blue were resilient over the course of the 2015 regular season securing their spot in The Fall Classic.

Up until last year there had been a 29 year drought in Royals postseason baseball. Instead of Netflix vs. Hulu it was VHS vs. Betamax. The original Nintendo system was introduced in the United States in October 1985.  We are glad to see our ball club back in the spotlight.

KC Tool Felo Tools Fall Promo Sale

As for Fall events relating to tools … Felo has some great sets on sale through the end of the year.  First up is the …

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Wera Tools Fall Sale

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Fall is in full swing and to mark the occasion what better than a sale on select Wera Tools?  From now until December 31st, 2015 you can take advantage of additional savings on featured Wera Tools including the popular Zyklop Ratchet with Metal Switch range.  Plus, there is free shipping on $50+ continental USA orders.
Wera Tools Fall 2015 Sale KC Tool

Keep “Rust at Bay” with Wera Stainless Screwdrivers Sets.  Using a non-stainless tool on a stainless fastener can result in Read More »

New Knipex Pliers

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Widely regarded as one of the best brands of pliers in the world, Knipex continues to deliver new and upgraded German made tools annually.   This Fall is no exception with the addition of several new models that are now available in North America (or soon available).  Knipex expands their ever popular Cobra series with a locking version of their 10″ (250mm) Hose Clamp Pliers as pictured below (85-51-250-AF).

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Rasian A. wins $50 to spend at KC Tool

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Each month we give a $50 KC Tool gift certificate to one of our customers who left a product review in that month. The gift certificate is applied to the customer’s account so they can use it next time they make a purchase from KC Tool.

Strings? What strings? There are no strings attached. This is just a good old fashioned giveaway to thank those of you who leave reviews about the tools you buy from us. The more reviews you leave, the better your chances of winning.

Rasian A., from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia has luck on his side. He left thirty-seven reviews in the month of September and Read More »