Tool Talk & Cyber Monday: My Top PDR Tool Picks of the Year

Dec 01, 2025

This week on the All Access Podcast, I dove deep into one of my favorite topics — tools. Between Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and a tool-heavy year in general, I’ve been hands-on with more gear than ever. If you missed the episode, here’s the full breakdown of tool deals, what I bought, and how each piece performed in the real world.
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🎙️#46 TOOL TALK AND CYBER MONDAY-1

Would you rather watch the show? Here is the link to the YouTube Version https://youtu.be/Uo6nsPw5mV4

🎯 A Quick Personal Update

We’re temporarily recording in my office while the new DRN studio gets rebuilt — and while the floor is covered in toys from the massive “Dent for Kids” event we held two weeks ago. Huge turnout. Huge generosity. Video coming soon.

Also, thank you to everyone who reached out after my appearance on the Dent Slayer podcast. Hearing how many of you listened to the full four-hour story means more than you know.

🔧 Cyber Monday Tool Rundown

Here’s what I covered on the show — the tools, the deals, and why I recommend them.

⭐ KECO

Keco dropped a strong Cyber Monday lineup:

10% off all Keco tools
20% off tabs over $300
Free shipping over $500

Top Picks:

K-Power (full size) — My #1 tension tool of the year
K-Power Junior — Perfect for body line dents and precise tensioning
New tab straps (cut-downs & full length) — More control, better access

The K-Power remains my most-used tension system. If you’re buying one, get the big one. You can do small dents with a big tower — not the other way around.

⭐ A-1 Tool

This year’s big standout for me:
The new Zan Vidic-designed hammer… aka “The Zamer.”

I picked up the early release during the A-1 Black Friday sale and it’s already becoming a must-have. Light, clean, beautifully machined, and threaded for blending on both ends.

A-1’s customer support remains elite, and their Black Friday pricing made it easy to grab the new release.

⭐ Dent Reaper

Jon Videen's Kratos tips continue to be my push-tool MVPs.

That polished machined edge moves metal cleaner than anything I’ve used this year.
If you catch Jon at MTE, push a dent with one — you’ll get it instantly.

Also: 10% off sitewide during Cyber Monday.

⭐ Dent Slayer

Matt’s and James are offering 20% off all online courses.
If you’re a beginner or you want a structured online learning path, their intro program is one of the most polished in the industry.

The Dent Slayer R4 stubby and rat rods also get heavy rotation in my shop.

⭐ Get-A-Grip

I ordered new battery-powered suction cups this week — tired of pump-cups losing seal.

If you’re using umbrellas or needing stable mounting on the road, the upgrade is worth it.

Their umbrellas and clamps have become my go-to mobile shade solution.

⭐ Dent Vision Tools

Nick has been on fire this year. His 20% sitewide sale covers:

Shock Blocker (I own a lot of these now)
Two-Face cold glue adapters
Barrel arm caps
Dig-It knockdowns and X4 heads
Zero-Gravity knockdowns
The new split-shot wedge

Everything he makes feels purpose-built. The Shock Blocker alone has paid for itself on multiple repairs.

⭐ Carbon Tech

20% off with code BFCM25
Stands, carts, rods — the customer support alone makes Carbon Tech a company I’ll always recommend. They overnighted me a part on a discontinued cart with zero hesitation.

⭐ Finesse Tools

15% off sitewide.

My picks:

Cherry Poppers (10" + 16")
MT Set — the circus set every finisher should own

Finesse tools remain some of the cleanest pushing tools in the game.

⭐ Anson PDR

Probably where I spent the most this week.

⭐ Stuckey Tools

20% off orders over $19.99

Carl’s lights remain some of my absolute favorites — lightweight, crisp fog, tight fade, and incredible customer service. The auto suction cup base is fantastic (pro tip: double-tap the orange button to release).

🎤 MTE 2025 Preview

Here’s where you’ll find me in Orlando:

Glue Pull 101 for Beginners (Wednesday)
Keco Presentation — Unlocking Repairability (Thursday)
Shop Owners Roundtable (Thursday PM)
Featuring:
- Doug Hillius
- Andy & Amanda Patrick
- Ryan Shutt
- Co-hosted with Matt Moore

If you’re going to MTE, come shake my hand.

🎓 AAI → DRN Migration

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Login here:
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Everything is unlocked and waiting for you.

🙌 Final Thoughts

This episode was packed full of deals, tool reviews, and behind-the-scenes updates — and I hope it helps you pick up the right tools before the Cyber Monday window closes.

If you’ve got questions about anything covered in the episode, DM me on Facebook or Instagram.

Thanks for listening — and I’ll see you in the next episode.