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April 22, 2021 AUTHOR: Donald Bell CATEGORIES: News Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Virtual High Five [Maker Update]

This week on Maker Update, roll your own virtual reality gloves, an LED snowboard, a ferrofluid Bluetooth speaker, an animatronic webcam, spinning lights and blinking pixels.

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August 20, 2020 AUTHOR: Donald Bell CATEGORIES: News Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Mad Mask [Maker Update #193]

This week on Maker Update, a mask launcher, Hackaday U, a Star Wars book nook, FlexBot, quarter-scale arcade, DeWalt’s welding table, and embossing comes to Fusion.

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

Nite Ize DoohicKey Review

Tool:

Nite Ize DoohicKey Key Tool Keychain Multi-Tool
http://amzn.to/2yPRHkL

Transcript:

I’m Donald Bell for Cool Tools and in this video we’re going to look at the DoohicKey from Nite Ize. This is a little keychain multi-tool. I bought it for around $5 on Amazon. And if you want to pick one up for yourself, using the Amazon link in the description helps to support my videos and the Cool Tools blog.

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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 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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June 8, 2019 AUTHOR: Christine Cain CATEGORIES: Tools Tags: , , , , , ,

Tips for Using the Bucket Boss Parachute Bag

Tool:

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

Transcript:

I’m Donald Bell for Cool Tools and in a previous video I told you about using a parachute bag to store screws. In this video, I’m going to give you a closer look at what’s in my bag, and a few tips on how I use it. I’ve only been using one for a few weeks though, so take this with a grain of salt, and please leave a comment with your own advice and tips.

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January 24, 2018 AUTHOR: Donald Bell CATEGORIES: News Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Nintendo’s Cardboard Kits [Maker Update #68]

This week on Maker Update, a 3D printed thermal camera, Nintendo Switch gets making with Labo, an 8-note harp with only one string, Scratch 3.0, and making CNC designs by hand. This week’s Cool Tool is the Neiko Mini Ratcheting Screwdriver.

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July 12, 2017 AUTHOR: Donald Bell CATEGORIES: News Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Power Tool Tachometer [Maker Update #42]

This week on Maker Update, Pterodactyl automata, a tachometer for your tools, poster tack for your tech, Hackaday Superconference, understanding screws, and making better projects. This week’s Cool Tool is poster putty (really!).

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May 24, 2017 AUTHOR: Donald Bell CATEGORIES: News Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

The Perfect Summer Robot [Maker Update #35]

This week on Maker Update, Kitty Grabs Gold, a robot beer cooler that follows you, the Circuit Playground Express, Adafruit and Microsoft, Other Machine Co. and Bre Pettis, Tinkercad Lego export, a great kit for gadget and toy hacking, and Maker Faires. Our featured Cool Tool is the iFixit Electronic Toolkit.

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