I like finding accessories like this access protection kit, for not much money, but handy. I’m working on making 3D printed accessories. But this lot is fun to use in the meantime. ⚔️ https://share.temu.com/kC27t6opboC

@Javier Maldonado asked me a great question this week: Why are PDR tools called right-handed and left-handed—and how do we really understand the difference? The names describe the tool’s geometry and preferred direction of torque. They do not dictate which hand must hold the tool. A right-handed brace tool will typically kick to the left. A left-handed brace tool will typically kick to the right. That change in geometry alters the path of the tip, the direction of rotation, and the way mechanical force is transferred into the panel. Once we recreate the path from access to damage, making contact with the metal is not enough. We must be able to rotate the tip into the low with precision and controlled intensity. This is where biomechanics matter. The strongest and most controlled delivery usually happens when the wrist remains relatively neutral and the rotation is generated through the forearm—pronation or supination—supported by the elbow, shoulder, and body. When the setup is wrong, we compensate. We excessively flex or extend the wrist, deviate it toward the thumb or pinky, raise the shoulder, collapse our posture, or squeeze the handle harder. We may still move metal, but we sacrifice precision, endurance, and repeatability. The tool that reaches the dent is not automatically the correct tool. The correct tool should: • Reach the damage • Establish a stable contact point • Place the tip in the proper pushing direction • Complement your natural forearm rotation • Keep your wrist near neutral • Allow you to control both precision and intensity WEEKEND CHALLENGE: Choose one access point and one marked low on a practice panel. Approach it with both a right- and left-handed tool. Then test both tools with each hand. Before moving any metal, evaluate four things: 1. Where does the tip naturally travel as you rotate? 2. Which setup keeps your wrist closest to neutral? 3. Which combination connects your hand, forearm, elbow, and shoulder? 4. Which one gives you the greatest control with the least effort?

Adding these to the collection I think I am relatively tools ready to start hail Now just have to be mental ready and hope that I am skill ready 😅 Hand tools are from TrAuto Carbon rod is directly from a Chinese carbon manufacturer that often post on Facebook PDR groups For only 240$ it is really good quality

I just watched this video and REALLY got me to thinking what we are doing and why! https://youtu.be/xDIAIZ27f8g?si=AMdgf7NaYBBz30qF - Please Share with me if you watched it

1. Estimating 2. Setting Up Proper Expectations 3. Prep for Repair 4. Identifying what needs to done to repair 5. Repairing 6. Finishing