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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9 Useful Electronics Tools Under $13
Tools:
Aven Adjustable Circuit Board Holder
http://amzn.to/2FB0s2f
Hakko Flush Cutters
http://amzn.to/2GO1nM0
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.
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.
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.
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.