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December 7, 2023 AUTHOR: Donald Bell CATEGORIES: News Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

The Ceiling’s the Limit [Maker Update]

This week on Maker Update: a dorm room drone show, a tiny volumetric display, a new look at screen printing, and bullying robots.

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June 3, 2021 AUTHOR: Donald Bell CATEGORIES: News Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Roll With It [Maker Update]

This week on Maker Update: a new way to get around, easy planters, an all-wheel drive bike, a new take on turn signals, building a workshop from scratch, a Tetris clock, DIY flipdots, professional framing at home, and building your own robot dog.

Guest host: Becky Stern
https://beckystern.com/

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August 20, 2020 AUTHOR: Donald Bell CATEGORIES: News Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Mad Mask [Maker Update #193]

This week on Maker Update, a mask launcher, Hackaday U, a Star Wars book nook, FlexBot, quarter-scale arcade, DeWalt’s welding table, and embossing comes to Fusion.

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February 8, 2020 AUTHOR: Christine Cain CATEGORIES: Tools Tags: , , , , , , , ,

Cheap, Comfortable Safety Glasses

Tools:

3M Virtua CCS Protective Eyewear
https://amzn.to/2GMsOGn

Corded Reusable Earplugs
https://amzn.to/2GQIoku

Transcript:

It’s time for another Cool Tools review, this week we’re taking a look at what I think are the best, low-cost safety glasses out there. These are the 3M Virtua CCS. I got them on Amazon for around $7. And by using the link in the description to pick some up, you help support my videos and the Cool Tools blog.

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February 2, 2020 AUTHOR: Christine Cain CATEGORIES: Tools Tags: , , , , ,

Heavy Duty Disposable Wipes

Tool:

Tub O Towels Heavy-Duty 10″ x 12″ Size Multi-Surface Cleaning Wipes
https://amzn.to/2GOMfmd

Transcript:

I’m Donald Bell for Cool Tools and in this video I’m going to show you my current favorite tool for cleaning things up in my workshop, Tub O’ Towels. I got a tub of 90 of these for around $13 on Amazon and you can pick the same ones up using the link in the description which helps support my videos and the Cool Tools blog.

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January 10, 2020 AUTHOR: Christine Cain CATEGORIES: Tools Tags: , , , , ,

Put a socket on with your drill

Tool:

Socket Bit Hex Shank Adapter 3pc Set
https://amzn.to/2HaSFYd

Transcript:

It’s time for another Cool Tool review. This time we’re taking a look at a socket bit adapter set for a drill or impact driver. These cost me around $8 on Amazon, and if you want to pick some up for yourself you can use the Amazon link in the description which helps support my videos and the Cool Tools blog.

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January 7, 2020 AUTHOR: Christine Cain CATEGORIES: Tools Tags: , , , , , , , , , ,

Unique tape measures compared

Tools:

FastCap PSSR25 25 foot Lefty/Righty Measuring Tape
https://amzn.to/2Nmp6Gn

Komelon Measuring Tape, 1-Inch X 25Ft
https://amzn.to/2LbHHYd

Kutir Measuring Tape, 1-Inch X 25Ft
https://amzn.to/2NRaoZ0

Transcript:

I’m Donald Bell for Cool Tools and today we’re talking a look at three different 25 foot tape measures. I bought these all from Amazon. I stayed away from name brand just because they tend not to innovate. People buy name brand because they want the same thing, but I’m looking around to see what’s out there that’s different. You can find links to all three in the video description, and by using those links you’re helping to support my videos and the Cool Tools blog.

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December 28, 2019 AUTHOR: Christine Cain CATEGORIES: Tools Tags: , , , , , ,

3 cordless Ryobi tools worth getting

Tools:

Ryobi (60 Watt) Cordless Glue Gun https://amzn.to/2vE3xuD
YouTube Review: https://youtu.be/xPYm_Zk_9qs

Ryobi P737 18-Volt ONE+ Power Inflator
https://amzn.to/2OE90bX

Ryobi P310G 18v Pistol Grip Variable Discharge Rate Power Caulk and Adhesive Gun
https://amzn.to/2B8A80U

Related tools mentioned:
Beadle Wraps used for inflator trigger
https://amzn.to/2MnI0Qs

Transcript:

I’m Donald Bell for Cool Tools and in this video I’m going to show you 3 cordless Ryobi tools I think are worth getting, even if you’re already invested in another cordless system.

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