GatorTools

Established 1998 - Colorado Springs, CO. 80917

Testimonials

Keynotes Magazine
(September 1999 issue, page 11)
This was the news release that was printed in the September 1999 issue of the Keynotes Magazine. Page 11 Gator Tools, Co. Gator tools is manufacturing a new innovative tool to remove and replace automotive face caps. The Multi-purpose Face Cap Tool, will remove a face cap from the lock housing with very minimal damage and the same face cap can be reused after the repairs have been made to the lock. This tool has a specially designed hardened tip and saddle and is fully adjustable to accommodate most any size of face caps. It requires a minimum amount of adjusting to give a professional look after reinstallation of the face cap. The Multi-purpose Face Cap Tool is a hearty tool with a durable finish to resist weather. The installed torsion spring helps open the tool, making the tool a breeze to use. The tip is made of hardened material for long wear, but if broken can be replaced. It comes with a limited warranty.

Keynotes Magazine
(February 2008 / Volume 54 Issue 2, Page 11)
GatorTools Co. to my knowledge started with the facecap pliers for automotive locksmiths. Although a little pricey it's a great tool to remove and reinstall face caps. We use it more for installing new caps than for removing them. If you work on automotive locks you need this tool. The other tool from GatorTools Co. is the Wafer Popper simple in design it is a pair of pliers to remove and install wafers in lock plugs. At just under $30.00 it will save you from bending wafers and make installation a snap. HL Flake Co. and others stock these cool tools.

The National Locksmith Magazine
(October 1999 issue, page 18)
The "Multi-Purpose Face Cap Tool" will remove a facecap from a lock housing with very minimal damage, and the same facecap can be reused after the repairs have been made to the lock. (Read Test Drive Article)
This sounds too good to be true, but its not. The tool came from many years of doing face cap removal the old hard way with a screwdriver, pliers, punch and a hammer. The first operation of the tool is to easily remove the original face cap in good condition so it can be replaced back on the lock. This is accomplished with a specially designed hardened tip and saddle. Once the repairs have been made, the second operation is reinstalling the same face cap back onto the lock housing. 'Ibis tool is fully adjustable to accommodate most any size of face caps from the very thin and small to the larger, older models. The tool requires a minimum amount of adjusting to give a professional look after reinstallation of the face cap. The third operation of this tool comes from not being able to stake spring covers on GM lock cylinders. The process has always been hard to do with one hand holding the lock and punch, the other hand holding the hammer. This tool eliminates the hassle and easily pushes the spring cover into place then, with slight adjustments, staking the cap into place

Joe's Lock & Key
(February 15, 2002 - Wafer Popper)
I've been using your 'Wafer Popper' for a little while now and I just had to write to tell you how much I like it. For all those wafer locks where the wafers are difficult to extract or insert, this tool is simple great. Forget the hammer & screwdriver and the time & juggling it takes to remove wafers that way. The cost of the 'Wafer Popper' quickly pays for itself in reducing time and frustration.
Thanks! Joe, Locksmith in Colorado

Tue, 30 Apr 2002 (Wafer Popper)
Steve, Have been using the wafer popper, it’s a tremendous tool. Had a large volume of desk and cabinet locks to do for a local business. This handy tool saved me hours of work, cut fingers and scrapes. I would recommend this tool to anyone who does wafer locks on a regular basis.
Thank You, Alan Davido - Price, UT