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Tool: 3M SandBlaster Ultra Flexible Sanding Sheets
http://amzn.to/2G8hsMT (Medium)
http://amzn.to/2BnsSco (Fine)
http://amzn.to/2Dw9EH7 (X-Fine)

Previous Cool Tool Review:

https://kk.org/cooltools/blade-runner-homagesnappajust-read/

Transcript:

It’s time for another Cool Tools review. This time we’re looking at this Ultra-Flexible sandpaper by 3M. I got four sheets of this for around $7 on Amazon, which is kinda pricey for sandpaper but I’ll show you why it’s special. If you buy some for yourself using the Amazon link in the description helps support my videos and the Cool Tools blog.

Tools:

ExpertPower 12V 7 Amp EXP1270 Rechargeable Lead Acid Battery
http://amzn.to/2BAxDkj

Extreme Max Battery Buddy Charger
http://amzn.to/2B3wgK8

Transcript:

Sealed Lead Acid Batteries. In this Cool Tool’s review I’m going to show you why it’s handy to have a 12v, SLA battery around. This one cost me around $20 on Amazon, and you can pick up the same one using the Amazon link in the description, which helps support my videos and the Cool Tools blog.

Tool: Digital Servo Tester Controller with Voltage Display
http://amzn.to/2BCDYMp

Transcript:

It’s time for another Cool Tools review! This time we’re taking a look at this Servo Tester Control board. I picked this up for $10 on Amazon, and if you want the same one, using the link in the description helps support my videos and the Cool Tools blog.

Tool: Surebonder PRO2-100 Watt Glue Gun
http://amzn.to/2z05oZw

Transcript:

It’s time for another Cool Tools video review. We’re going to take a look at the Surebonder Pro2 100 watt glue gun. I got this for $30 on Amazon, and you can pick up the same one using the link in the description, which helps support my show and the Cool Tools blog.

Tool:

Crayola 12ct. Twistables Slick Stix
http://amzn.to/2BhSEU8

Recommended by author Austin Kleon:
https://tumblr.austinkleon.com/post/149475401816

Transcript:

I’m Donald Bell for Cool Tools and today we’re taking a look at Slick Stix from Crayola. They’re not cheap at around $10 a box, but I’ll show you what makes them so special. And if you want to pick some up using the Amazon link in the description, it helps support my videos and the Cool Tools blog.