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Tool:

Glue Gun w/Battery and Charger
http://amzn.to/2G8miK3

Ryobi Cordless Glue Gun
http://amzn.to/2Drb7KQ

Surebonder Industrial Glue Gun
http://amzn.to/2DXqj3r

Transcript:

It’s time for another Cool Tools review, this time we’re taking a look at this cordless 60 watt glue gun by Ryobi. I got this for around $35 on Amazon, and if you want this same one you can use the Amazon link in the description, which helps support my videos and the Cool Tools blog.

Tool:

Raymay Pencut Scissors
http://amzn.to/2DxsJIv

Transcript:

I’m Donald Bell for Cool Tools and these are scissors, if you can believe it. These are Raymay Pencut scissors from Japan. I got them for around $8 on Amazon. And if you want some for yourself, using the Amazon link in the description helps support my videos and the Cool Tools blog.

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.