This week on Maker Update, casting eyes, a chocolate vending machine made from LEGOs, 2001 cosplay, wi-fi baby, feeding No Face, and handmade sprockets.

Tool:
Pocket Microscope
http://amzn.to/2BzkdF9

Previous Cool Tool Review:
https://kk.org/cooltools/pocket-microscope/

Transcript:
I’m Donald Bell for Cool Tools and in this video we’re taking a look at a pocket microscope. I picked this up for around $6 on Amazon and by using the link in the description to get one for yourself, you help to support my videos and the Cool Tools blog.

Tool:

Lodge Pan Scraper
http://amzn.to/2AZiF6p

Transcript:

I’m Donald Bell for Cool Tools and in this video I’ve got a tool that in a perfect world would come with every cast iron skillet. This is a pan scraper from Lodge. A 2-pack cost me around $4 on Amazon, and you can pick up these same ones using the Amazon link in the description, which helps support my videos and the Cool Tools blog.

This week on Maker Update, windshield wipers that sync with music, the Arduino IDE goes pro, TensorFlow goes tiny, Bob’s flip-top workshop, Pi goes cyberpunk, butt joints and blow torches.

Tool:

Universal Socket Driver , 7mm-19mm
https://amzn.to/2GOj5PL

Transcript:

I’m Donald Bell for Cool Tools and today we’re taking a look at this universal socket driver designed for a drill or impact driver. I picked this up for around $10 on Amazon. 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.

This week on Maker Update, Halloween spider on wheels, a mini printer from Prusa, Arduino fog machine, robot centipede, what’s inside LED neon, and 3D printed press brakes.

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.

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.

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.

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.