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Matco Tools
5-pc Air Hammer
Socket Sledge Set
Reviewed by Brian Culotta, shop foreman/master technician
at Dave's Auto Care in Willoughby, Ohio.
universal tool in this style that would accept a
conventional socket. This could be a solution
to needing additional sizes or socket depths.
Q: How easy was it to use?
A: The tool can be a little tricky to use due
to the complexity of angles, the length of
the tool, and having to hold an air hammer
at the same time. That, however, is
not a complaint but more so the " nature
of the beast. " Specialty tools often provide
similar experiences.
Q: What features did you like?
A: The long reach of the tool was great, along
with its articulating head, which provided
access to fasteners I couldn't reach with conventional
tools. I do like that the " hex " end of
the tool is a 6-point. This prevents the tool
from causing damage to the fastener while
" hammering " it loose. This tool set can also
save your conventional tools (including your
own body parts) by keeping you from striking
your conventional tools, yourself, or a
coworker with a hammer.
Q: How did the tool function
as far as saving you time?
A: This air-hammer socket wrench was a
great tool to add to my arsenal of tools needed
to get hard-to-reach nuts and bolts loose.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The 5-pc Hammer Socket Sledge
Sets, Nos. MSTSBMHM5R and
MSTSBAHM5R from Matco Tools
can quickly and easily break loose
stuck fasteners, allowing users to
save on time by breaking loose fasteners
without removing components
on the vehicle. The sets come in
either a manual or air hammer option.
The kits contain the five most common
and requested sizes for suspension,
frame, engine, transmission,
and component bolts.
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Living in the " rust belt, " it is not uncommon
to need unconventional tools to accomplish
certain tasks.
Q: How has using this tool impacted
your shop's profitability?
A: Often, in automotive repair, technicians
may find themselves needing to remove
unrelated components to be able to access
the component in need of replacement. This
tool can potentially be a solution to access
" hidden " hardware that would typically be
inaccessible. Shortcuts that do not degrade
service quality are a key factor in a shop or
technician's success. Efficiency ultimately
equals profitability.
Q: Is there any way you could think
to improve or add to this tool?
A: More sizes! The first opportunity I had
to use the tool, I needed a 15mm which is
not included in the set. I hope there will be
an expansion set in the future to fill in the
missing sizes. Also, it would be nice to have a
This product was given to the reviewer free of charge from the manufacturer.
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Q: What types of jobs/repairs
did you use this tool for?
A: The first time using the tool, I used this to
loosen the upper control arm bolts on a GM
truck to perform an alignment. This offered
a quick " zap " to the nut to break it loose. I've
also used the tool to break turbo-flange nuts
loose. I don't think I could have broken them
loose without having to remove other components
out of the way had I not had this tool.
Q: On a scale of 1 to 10, how would
you rate this tool overall?
A: An eight - my only complaint was I want
more sizes. I feel 15mm and 18mm should
be included in the kit.
BRIAN CULOTTA is a graduate
of the Universal Technical
Institute in Chicago, Illinois.
After graduating, he started
working for an independent car
dealership as a lead technician
for seven years. He then moved to a new job at
an independent repair shop where he stayed for
three years. He now works at Dave's Auto Care in
Willoughby, Ohio, as the shop foreman and ASE
Master L1, L3 technician.
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March 2023

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of March 2023

EDITOR'S NOTE
NEW PRODUCTS
TOOL BRIEFING
DIAGNOSTIC TECH
TOOL REVIEWS
CATEGORY SPOTLIGHT
INNOVATION AWARDS PROFILE
BIG-TIME BOXES
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March 2023 - EDITOR'S NOTE
March 2023 - NEW PRODUCTS
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