This week on Maker Update, a cable robot, adhesive wearables, crankies, morality tickets, dueling hummingbirds, and a 3D printer that runs on MDF.

Tool:

Nite Ize Spokelit LED Bicycle Spoke Light for Bike Wheels
http://amzn.to/2yQsgj6

Previous Cool Tool Review:
http://kk.org/cooltools/cat-eye-orbit-b/

Transcript

I’m Donald Bell and in this Cool Tools video I’m going to show you these Spokelit bike lights by Nite Ize. I bought these for around $14 on Amazon and by using the link in the description to pick some up for yourself you help support my videos and the Cool Tools blog.

Tool:

CANARY Corrugated Cardboard Cutter
http://amzn.to/2yOt9IB

Previous Cool Tool Review:
https://kk.org/cooltools/corrugated-cardboard-cutter/

Transcript

It’s time for another Cool Tool review. This week, I’m going to show you a knife designed specifically for cutting corrugated cardboard. It’s made in Japan, costs around $8, and if you want one for yourself, using the Amazon link in the description helps support my videos and the Cool Tools blog.

Tools:

Channellock 420 9-1/2-Inch Tongue and Groove Plier
http://amzn.to/2hr0H8n

CRL Robo-Grip 7″ Curved Jaw Plier
http://amzn.to/2yrSxzX

Long Nose 4-inch Vise Grip Plier
http://amzn.to/2AAnfIC

Previous Cool Tool Reviews:
https://kk.org/cooltools/windell-oskay-co-founder-of-evil-mad-scientist-laboratories/
https://kk.org/cooltools/long-nose-vise-grips/

Transcript

In this Cool Tools video, I’m going to show you three slightly different types of adjustable pliers. Links for all three options are in the video description, and by picking any one of them up, you’re helping to support my videos and the Cool Tools blog.

This week on Maker Update, a flip-out mic for your machine learning pocket project, a shark mask that moves when you talk, a light-up sound board, adding Neopixels to a backpack, and the Circuit Playground Proto Gizmo.

This week on Maker Update, a morphing orb, a Pi TV wall, Apollo 11 projects, 3D printed lock picking, and an Arduino irrigator.

Tool:

Nite Ize Gear Tie 18 inch 2 pack
http://amzn.to/2hhSCzc
8-pack assortment
http://amzn.to/2hrnZet

Previous Cool Tool Review:
https://kk.org/cooltools/nite-ize-gear-tie/
http://kk.org/cooltools/griptwist/

Transcript:

I’m Donald Bell for Cool Tools and today we’re taking a look at these reusable gear ties made by Nite Ize. These come in a bunch of different lengths and colors, but I got this pair of 18-inch ties for $7 an Amazon. If you end up wanting these same ones, the link in the description takes you right to them and helps support my videos and the Cool Tools blog.

Tool:

CRL Robo-Grip 7″ Curved Jaw Pliers
http://amzn.to/2hroCol

Previous Cool Tool Review:
https://kk.org/cooltools/windell-oskay-co-founder-of-evil-mad-scientist-laboratories/

Transcript:

It’s time for another Cool Tools review. We’re going to take a look at these RoboGrip pliers recommended by Windell Oskay of Evil Mad Scientist. I got them for around $23 on Amazon, and if you want the same ones, using the link in the description helps support my videos and the Cool Tools blog.

This week on Maker Update, a Nintendo made from wood, painting with Skittles, a photochromic clock, a camera that looks into the past with an instant replay, and a cabinet for curing 3D prints.

Tool:

Sanding Flap Discs 80 Grit
http://amzn.to/2hjUEic

Previous Cool Tool Review:

https://kk.org/cooltools/flap-wheels-and-flap-disks/

Transcript:

It’s time for another Cool Tools review. This time I’m going to show you what’s so great about using a flap disc on an angle grinder. I got a 10-pack of these for just $15. If you want the same ones, using the link in the show description helps support my videos and the Cool Tools blog.