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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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August 30, 2019 AUTHOR: Christine Cain CATEGORIES: Tools Tags: , , , ,

Donald’s Favorite Coffee Maker

Tool:

Clever Coffee Maker
https://amzn.to/2JzEJJv

Transcript:

I’m Donald Bell for Cool Tools and in this video I’m going to show you an immersion style coffee maker called the Clever Coffee dripper. It is one of my favorite ways to brew coffee. I’ve owned two different versions of these — a small one and this large one, which I like more. It cost me around $26 on Amazon. I’m going to show you why I like it. And if you use the Amazon link in the description to pick one up, it helps support my videos and the Cool Tools blog.

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August 28, 2019 AUTHOR: Christine Cain CATEGORIES: Tools Tags: , , , , , ,

When AA batteries won’t cut it, try an 18650

Tools:

EBL 18650 3.7V 3000mAh Li-ion Rechargeable Batteries
https://amzn.to/2HoFW5B

Charger
https://amzn.to/2JD1AUG

Holders
https://amzn.to/2JzFF0t

Transcript:

It’s time for another Cool Tool review. This time we’re taking a look at the most popular rechargeable battery most people know nothing about. This is the 18650, I got a pair of these name brand ones for $9, though you can get sketchy ones even cheaper. I’m going to show you why they’re useful and if you want some for yourself, using the Amazon link in the description helps support my videos and the Cool Tools blog.

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July 11, 2019 AUTHOR: Christine Cain CATEGORIES: News Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Something in the Air [Maker Update #131]

This week on Maker Update, a desktop air tester, a drill press table lift, art from particle collisions, working with black & white TVs, EL Neon, and diffraction finishes for 3D prints.

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June 16, 2019 AUTHOR: Christine Cain CATEGORIES: Tools Tags: , , , , , ,

Screwdrivers for Tight Spots

Tools:

Neiko 03044A Mini Ratcheting Screwdriver and Bit Set
http://amzn.to/2oV9QXp

DEWALT Right Angle Attachment
http://amzn.to/2G66SGE

DEWALT Video Review:
https://youtu.be/o5fGVS_ztpQ

Transcript:

It’s time for another Cool Tools review. Last week I showed you a right angle adapter for a power drill. This week I’m going to show you a hand-powered alternative. This is the Neiko mini ratcheting screwdriver. I bought it on Amazon years ago for around $9. If you want to get this same one, using the Amazon link in the description helps support my videos and the Cool Tools blog.

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

Make Plastic Car Trim Look New Again

Tool:

Meguiars Ultimate Black Plastic Restorer
http://amzn.to/2FPIgFq

Transcript:

I’m Donald Bell for Cool Tools and in this video we’re going to take a look at Meguiars Ultimate Black Plastic Restorer. I got a bottle of this for around $7 on Amazon. I’m going to show you why it’s awesome. This is not a sponsored video, and honestly I’m not even sure if I’m pronouncing the brand name right. But if you want to pick this up, using the Amazon link in the description helps support my videos and the Cool Tools blog.

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June 12, 2019 AUTHOR: Christine Cain CATEGORIES: Tools Tags: , , , , , ,

Best Ergonomic Hand Sander

Tool:

5″ Sanding Mouse
http://amzn.to/2u6s8ts

As recommended by Nick Offerman:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gh6H7Md_L2k

Transcript:

It’s time for another Cool Tools review. This time I’ve got a sanding mouse. I picked this up for $10 just last week after seeing Nick Offerman mention them in a This Old House video that I’ll link to. If you want to pick this same one up, using the Amazon link in the video description helps support my videos and the Cool Tools blog.

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

Tip for Backing Furniture Up to Outlets

Tools:

Hug-A-Plug, http://amzn.to/2FmdR11
Belkin Power Strip Surge Protector, http://amzn.to/2oUCaZH
Cheap Amazon Basic Power Strip, http://amzn.to/2DcPfBU

Previous Cool Tool Review:

https://kk.org/cooltools/dual-outlet-right-angle-wall-adapter/

Transcript:

I’m Donald Bell for Cool Tools and in this video we’re going to take a look at the Hug-A-Plug. This is a humble yet handy power socket adapter for North American type outlets. A two pack of these cost me around $11 on Amazon. If you some for yourself, an Amazon link in th description helps support my videos and the Cool Tools blog.

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June 10, 2019 AUTHOR: Christine Cain CATEGORIES: Tools Tags: , , , , ,

DeWalt Right Angle Attachment Puts Screws in Impossible Spots

Tool:

DEWALT Right Angle Attachment
http://amzn.to/2G66SGE

Transcript:

It’s time for this week’s Cool Tool review. This time, we’re taking a look at this right angle adapter for your drill or impact driver, made by Dewalt. I picked this on Amazon for around $18, and if you want one for yourself, using the Amazon link in the description helps support my videos and the Cool Tools blog.

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