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January 31, 2020 AUTHOR: Christine Cain CATEGORIES: Tools Tags: , , , , , ,

Advantages of Black Hot Glue

Tool: Black Hot Melt Glue Sticks
https://amzn.to/2xzt2jX

Related tools mentioned:

Surebonder PRO2-100 100-Watt High Temperature Industrial Glue Gun
https://amzn.to/2LOprSg

Transcript:

It’s time for another Cool Tool review. This time I’m going to show you guys black hot glue sticks. A pack of these cost me $8 on Amazon. I’m going to show you why they’re useful. And if you want to pick some up, using the Amazon link in the description helps support my videos and the Cool Tools blog.

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January 16, 2020 AUTHOR: Donald Bell CATEGORIES: News Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Pixel Patience [Maker Update #156]

This week on Maker Update, a freeform LED ball, a preview of Alt Control GDC, rolling your own image sensor, touchy triangles, cardboard Sithcraft, hydro-dipping, and optical punching.

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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 9, 2020 AUTHOR: Christine Cain CATEGORIES: Tools Tags: , , , , , , , ,

Extend your drill’s reach

Tool:

Irwin Tools 4935705 1/4in. x 12in. Lock-n-Load Quick Change Bit Holder
https://amzn.to/2JnCcok

Related tools mentioned:
Makita B-35097 Impact Gold Ultra-Magnetic Torsion Insert Bit Holder
https://amzn.to/2J2y7Xr

DEWALT DWARA100 Right Angle Attachment
https://amzn.to/2swZUEk

Socket Bit Hex Shanks
https://amzn.to/2J9iERt

Transcript:

It’s time for another Cool Tool review. This week, we’re looking at a 12-inch bit holder from Irwin. It runs around $9 on Amazon, and by picking one up using the link in the description, you help support my videos and the Cool Tools blog.

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

Quick welding vise

Tool:

IRWIN Tools VISE-GRIP 6-Inch Locking C-Clamp
https://amzn.to/2NlCQkV

Transcript:

I’m Donald Bell for Cool Tools and in this video I’m going to show you this 6-inch Vise-Grip C-Clamp, great for gluing or welding. I got this for around $12 on Amazon, and if you want to pick up the same one, the Amazon link in the description helps to 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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January 6, 2020 AUTHOR: Christine Cain CATEGORIES: Tools Tags: , , , , , , , , ,

What’s new in the tool box?

Transcript:

I’m Donald Bell for Cool Tools and in this video I’m going to give you a preview and a quick overview of some of the tools I’ve ordered in recently. Most of these haven’t been tested yet, but I thought you might like an early look. And for what it’s worth, most of the tools here are under $10. Let’s go through it, and you can find Amazon links for these down in the description.

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