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I’m Donald Bell for Cool Tools and in this video I’m going to give you a preview and a quick overview of some of the tools I’ve ordered in recently. Most of these haven’t been tested yet, but I thought you might like an early look. And for what it’s worth, most of the tools here are under $10. Let’s go through it, and you can find Amazon links for these down in the description.

Tools:

CANARY Corrugated Cardboard Cutter ($8), https://amzn.to/2Lb3qNq
Makita Impact Gold Ultra-Magnetic Torsion Insert Bit Holder ($5), https://amzn.to/2L6JtaC
Pacer Technology (Zap) Flexy-Tips ($6), https://amzn.to/2PxkX38
Komelon Speed Mark Gripper ($8), https://amzn.to/2SGKvNf
Cool Tools Tape Measure Comparison video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=muEQxs9gpmw
3M Virtua CCS Protective Eyewear w/ earplugs ($6), https://amzn.to/2SEQt0V, https://amzn.to/2UufldE
Engineer SS-02 Solder Sucker ($27), https://amzn.to/2PzQCkE
Favorite Tool Finds Under $10 (2017 Edition): https://youtu.be/7op4rzVqVeM

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Hey, I’m Donald Bell for Cool Tools and today I’m talking about my favorite inexpensive tool upgrades and accessories of 2018. For me, there’s nothing better than finding a great, cheap tool. You can find Amazon links to everything I’m talking about down in the video description, and by using those links you help support my videos and the Cool Tools blog.

This week on Maker Update we have an open source garden pod, weather over Wi-Fi, DIY night vision, measuring tape mods, and Wookiee treats. Plus, a $10,000 maker contest from the Infosys Foundation and two Maker Faires. Subscribe on YouTube.