Maker Project Lab
September 27, 2019 AUTHOR: Christine Cain CATEGORIES: Tools Tags: , , , , , , ,

10 Hobby Knife Upgrades

Tools:

X-Acto Gripster Knife, https://amzn.to/2TQ24uD
Soft Grip Hobby Knife, https://amzn.to/2D8HJvp
Fiskars Craft Knife, https://amzn.to/2ANKa4G
Fiskars Easy Change Knife, https://amzn.to/2Dac5gX
Fiskars Heavy-Duty Knife, No. 2 Blade, https://amzn.to/2ST1RXN
Excel Blades K47 Hobby Knife, https://amzn.to/2M8YCc2
Replacement Excel Blades, https://amzn.to/2M8YE3E
PenBlade, https://amzn.to/2TRLxGR
Slice Precision Cutter, https://amzn.to/2D9kAZH
Fiskars Fingertip Craft Knife, https://amzn.to/2M9Uk4e
Fiskars Circle Cutter, https://amzn.to/2AKA6t8

Transcript:

… Let’s start off by quickly going over the pros and cons of a classic X-Acto brand hobby knife. These are easy to find, inexpensive, and they use a standardized system of replacement blades.

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September 3, 2019 AUTHOR: Christine Cain CATEGORIES: Tools Tags: , , , , , ,

Use a Parachute Bag to Organize Screws

Tool:

Bucket Boss Parachute Bag
http://amzn.to/2Dyt5i1

Essential Craftsman video on screws:
https://youtu.be/N3jG5xtSQAo?t=7m

Transcript:

It’s time for another Cool Tools review. This time we’re looking at the Bucket Boss parachute bag. I got this for around $12 on Amazon, and if you want the same one, using the link in the description helps support my videos and the Cool Tools blog.

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September 2, 2019 AUTHOR: Christine Cain CATEGORIES: Tools Tags: , , , , ,

Makita’s $8 Magnetic Bit Holder

Tools:
Makita Ultra-Magnetic Torsion Insert Bit Holder
http://amzn.to/2polnyn

DEWALT Right Angle Attachment
http://amzn.to/2pn170e

Transcript:
It’s time for another Cool Tools review. This time, I’ve got the Makita Impact Gold Ultra Magnetic bit holder. I got mine for around $5 on Amazon, and by using the link in the description to pick one up, you’re helping to support my videos and the Cool Tools blog.

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September 1, 2019 AUTHOR: Christine Cain CATEGORIES: Tools Tags: , , , ,

More Glue Gun Than I Need

Tools:

Pam 220 Watt Adjustable Temperature Glue Gun
http://amzn.to/2FLucMV

Recommended General Purpose Glue Sticks
http://amzn.to/2FLSy9w

Recommended High Heat Glue Sticks
http://amzn.to/2IBULlu

Extra Nozzle Types
http://amzn.to/2IAhTRH

My other glue guns:

Surebonder Pro-2
http://amzn.to/2u1UvJx

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

Transcript:

I’m Donald Bell for Cool Tools and in this video we’re taking a look at the beefiest hot glue gun I’ve ever used, the PAM FastenMaster HB220. I bought this on Amazon for $80. Not cheap, but if you’re like me you might be curious to see what an $80 glue gun is like. If you want one for yourself, using the link in the description helps support my videos and the Cool Tools blog.

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August 31, 2019 AUTHOR: Christine Cain CATEGORIES: Tools Tags: , , , , ,

Retractable Cardboard Box Cutter

Tools:

CANARY Corrugated Cardboard Cutter
http://amzn.to/2IC1Jav

Non-Stick Replacement Blades (2-pack)
http://amzn.to/2FVXXH9

Original Corrugated Cardboard Cutter “Dan Chan” [Fluorine Coating]
http://amzn.to/2u2FJlx

Transcript:

It’s time for another Cool Tools review. This time I’m taking a look at a spinoff of one of the most talked about tools I’ve ever shown here — the Canary Cardboard Knife. This is the retractable version, I bought it for around $8 on Amazon. And by using the link in the description to pick one up for yourself, you help to support my show and the Cool Tools blog.

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