Q: How can we contact Tuff Paw Aluminum Products?
A: You can email tuffpaw@hometel.com or call 618-644-2103.
Q: Where are the Tuff Paw Aluminum Products made?
A: All aluminum products are made by Tuff Paw in Illlinois, United States. We make all of our products so we are happy to work with you for custom products.
Q: How can Tuff Paw products have such great prices?
A: At Tuff Paw we give you great products made with high quality aluminum, but we keep costs down so we can pass savings onto our customers.
Q: What methods of payment can I use?
You can use paypal or credit cards. When checking out just click on PayPal and then on the processing page click on credit cards if you want to use a credit card. For security purposes the address on the credit card and shipping address must match. If you have any problems using your credit card or have any questions on payment options, please email tuffpaw@hometel.com or call 618-644-2103. We can also process credit cards over the phone.
Q: What are some Tips for ordering, mounting, and taking care of Aluminum Products from Tuff Paw?
A: TUFFPAW ALUMINUM PRODUCTS TIPS AND BEST PRACTICES
1.) Getting Started
Make a diagram of your trailer and figure out what you need and where you want to mount your aluminum items. For many people, they start with four or five items that are their "must haves" and then they continue to add on useful products. When selecting products, it is important to keep safety in mind. It is important to look for ways to store fuel, nitrous bottles, etc. At TuffPaw we make a variety of holders to store fuel and other materials safely. We also believe every trailer should have an easily retrievable fire extinguisher. After the safety issue, a person should consider convenience and products they regularly use. For example, a person may want a door cabinet to easily find and retrieve polishes and carb cleaners. At TuffPaw, we have developed products that help you store, find, and retrieve all of those important items.
2.) Mounting your products
Once you receive your TuffPaw items, make sure to securely mount all items in your trailer or shop. For most applications, a self-drilling _" or 1" screw is the best. You will want to take into account wall thickness when selecting the correct screw length. In many trailers, the beams are 16 inch centers. A simple rule of thumb is to try and hit as many beams as possible. TuffPaw products are make to hit at least two beams whenever possible. If an item can only hit one beam, make sure to center the product on the beam and then put screws on each side to stabilize the product. Another rule to keep in mind is to have more screws depending on the weight you will be putting into the product.
Take special caution when mounting trailer door cabinets or any products on your trailer door. Some trailers do not have support beams in the door and it may be challenging to securely mount products.
3.) Care of your aluminum products
TuffPaw products are all made with high quality, clean aluminum. A great deal of care is taken in the production and shipments to have the aluminum product arrive clean and attractive. As you use your products, you may wish to clean your product with a soft cloth and general purpose cleaner. You can also use high-quality, non-abrasive polishes (similar to those used on aluminum wheels) to give your product a shine.
At TuffPaw we hope that the products will help to make your trailer or shop safer, more organized, more convenient, and ultimately more enjoyable.
Q: Why is it important to buy Tuff Paw Aluminum Products?
A: ORGANIZE YOUR WAY TO THE WINNERS' CIRCLE!
Article by Tami Eggleston, Ph.D. (c) 2004
Where did I put my air chuck?
Did I bring enough oil?
Where are my racing gloves?
Good grief, what happened to the tire gauge?
Yikes--I can't find anything!
Have you ever noticed that when your surroundings are messy, cluttered, or disorganized that your stress levels seem to increase? Psychologists have done studies showing that when individuals try to make cognitive decisions, they can be distracted by their disorganized and cluttered environment. When there is too much stuff, too much clutter in your environment; your brain is put into sensory overload and it takes longer to process the essential information. Clutter in your life wastes space and it wastes time as you continue to move the stuff around in your life! In auto racing, you don't have the time to waste trying to find something or realizing you didn't bring something. In auto racing, wasting time is simply going to hurt your chances of getting in the winners circle! There are a few places in your racing endeavors that may be cluttered. This clutter makes a person feel more stressed, less organized, and less able to cope with other more important things like racing! Specifically, your garage, your trailer, your car, and your tow vehicle may have unnecessary clutter, this clutter may actually be causing you some subconscious stress, and causing you to lose! Let's start with the garage. How could you better organize your shop? The more organized your shop, the more likely you will work out there. Maybe you could use some storage racks for miscellaneous bottles. Or maybe some hangers for hoses and tools would be useful for you to help organize your garage. Or perhaps some oil racks to get those cardboard boxes off the floor! Now we move on to the trailer. Keep in mind that if you can't find things in your trailer, then they are really not very helpful. The ideal trailer is one that has everything you need to race easily accessible. You should try to avoid having any loose items just lying on the floor or thrown in a pile. An oil rack, cord holders, paper towel holders, helmet shelve, and other organizers may get you that much closer to the winners' circle. When you need to find that item fast, you will be glad that your trailer is organized. Start with a few trailer or shop accessories and soon you will be on your way to an organized trailer, shop, racing operation, and on your way to the winners' circle!
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