Maker Project Lab
October 16, 2019 AUTHOR: Christine Cain CATEGORIES: Tools Tags: , , , , ,

Greeting Card Sound Player Modules

Tool:

Greeting Card Sound Player Module
https://amzn.to/2xyGzbF

Related tools mentioned:

EBL 18650 3.7V 3000mAh Li-ion Rechargeable Batteries
https://amzn.to/2HbJ9DS

Charger
https://amzn.to/2IZQhZQ

Holders
https://amzn.to/2JjnmPN

Transcript:

It’s time for another Cool Tool review. This is a greeting card sound module. There are a bunch of dirt cheap ones out there, but this fancy one cost me $9 on Amazon. It’s a straightforward way to add sound to your project. And by picking one up using the link in the description you’re helping to support my videos and the Cool Tools blog.

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October 15, 2019 AUTHOR: Christine Cain CATEGORIES: Tools Tags: , , , , , ,

Best value MIG Welder

Tool:

Hobart Handler 140 MIG Welder 115V
https://amzn.to/2L3yxOo

Related tools mentioned:

Antra AH6-260-0000 Solar Power Auto Darkening Welding Helmet
https://amzn.to/2L3yxOo

Adjustable Steel Welding Table
https://amzn.to/2JsD6w2

Wire Scratch Brush
https://amzn.to/2moiZWQ

MIG Welding Gloves
https://amzn.to/2NXYxs2

Transcript:

It’s time for another Cool Tools review. This time we’re going to take a look at my Hobart Handler 140 MIG Welder. I bought this on Amazon for $500, and in my experience it’s the best quality option around this price. I’m going to show you why, and if you want to pick one up, using the link on the description helps support my videos and the Cool Tools blog.

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October 14, 2019 AUTHOR: Christine Cain CATEGORIES: Tools Tags: , , , , ,

Best cheap measuring tape

Tool:

Komelon SM5425 Speed Mark Gripper Measuring Tape, 1-Inch X 25Ft
https://amzn.to/2NTB2AB

Related tools mentioned:

Komelon 16-ft version
https://amzn.to/2Ll9KVu

Transcript:

It’s time for another Cool Tool review. This time we’re looking at the Komelon Gripper 25-foot tape measure. I got this for around $9 on Amazon, which is a fantastic price. I’m going to show you why it’s so great, and if you pick one up using the link in the description it helps to support my videos and the Cool Tools blog.

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October 13, 2019 AUTHOR: Christine Cain CATEGORIES: Tools Tags: , , , , , , , ,

Best Trauma Shears under $10

Top pick:

Prestige Medical Fluoride Scissor, Black, 7 1/2 Inch
https://amzn.to/2p63e86

Other Trauma Shears:

Shears; EMT 3.5″ (Mini) by Rescue Essentials
https://amzn.to/2MwpJMU
Carabiner-Shears EMT Trauma Shears
https://amzn.to/2Nel4UP
Prestige Medical Premium Fluoride Scissor, Neon Yellow, 5.5 Inch
https://amzn.to/2Qt5KBQ

Transcript:

It’s time for another Cool Tool review. This time, I’m going to show you guys a handful of different options out there if you’re shopping for trauma shears, also known as penny cutters. I don’t think you can ever have too many of these. These are all under $10. You can find Amazon links to all these options in the description. Using those links help support my videos and the Cool Tools blog.

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October 11, 2019 AUTHOR: Christine Cain CATEGORIES: Tools Tags: , , , ,

Searching for the Best Wire Stripper

Tools:

Hakko CSP-30-1 Wire Stripper
https://amzn.to/2DpktIv
IRWIN VISE-GRIP Multi-Tool Wire Stripper/Crimper/Cutter
https://amzn.to/2GtzcFg
IRWIN VISE-GRIP 2078300 Self-Adjusting Wire Stripper
https://amzn.to/2WOzpbJ
Wire Stripper,ZOTO Self-adjusting Cable Cutter Crimper
https://amzn.to/2TzbbAd
Self-Adjusting Wire Stripper and Cutter
https://amzn.to/2MQ16MK
WORKPRO 8-inch Self-Adjusting Wire Stripper
https://amzn.to/2DYglka
GB SE-94 10-gauge to 26-gauge Automatic Stripper and Crimper https://amzn.to/2t9UwI4
Kinee Adjustable Automatic Cable Wire Stripper
https://amzn.to/2MUmh06
Ideal Industries Stripmaster Wire Stripper,
https://amzn.to/2GrfzOe
Grizzly G9723 Wire Stripper
https://amzn.to/2thRMbP

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October 7, 2019 AUTHOR: Donald Bell CATEGORIES: Interviews, News, Tips Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Restoring Oakland’s 1956 Wonder-Go-Round

On this blog, I get the chance to explore my love of how people create and invent using new technology. In many ways, Children’s Fairyland in Oakland, California runs completely against the theme of this blog. It is one of the earliest theme parks in the United States, seemingly frozen in time for generations, and what little technology it has is about as analog as it gets.

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