This week on Maker Update: Human augmentation, a 100lb laptop, A crash course in CAD, Making faces, pushing plastic, and Digikey’s annual boards guide.

Tools:

FastCap PSSR25 25 foot Lefty/Righty Measuring Tape
https://amzn.to/2Nmp6Gn

Komelon Measuring Tape, 1-Inch X 25Ft
https://amzn.to/2LbHHYd

Kutir Measuring Tape, 1-Inch X 25Ft
https://amzn.to/2NRaoZ0

Transcript:

I’m Donald Bell for Cool Tools and today we’re talking a look at three different 25 foot tape measures. I bought these all from Amazon. I stayed away from name brand just because they tend not to innovate. People buy name brand because they want the same thing, but I’m looking around to see what’s out there that’s different. You can find links to all three in the video description, and by using those links you’re helping to support my videos and the Cool Tools blog.

Tool:

Striveday Flexible Silicone Wire 22awg Electric
https://amzn.to/2R7rJ1x

Transcript:

Hey, I’m Donald Bell for Cool Tools and in this video I’m going to show you the difference between common, PVC coated wire for electronics, and the new breed of silicone coated wire. If you’re only used to this tried and true stuff, stick around, because the difference is dramatic.

Tools:

https://amzn.to/2rZWHx4
https://amzn.to/2VkJ6hk
https://amzn.to/2BSc3IC
https://amzn.to/2H1k443
https://amzn.to/2StFB6B
https://amzn.to/2Vna33W
https://amzn.to/2StEFiB
https://amzn.to/2SuZQka
https://amzn.to/2s4klc1
https://amzn.to/2LGDYzM

Tools:

Hakko CSP-30-1 Wire Stripper
https://amzn.to/2DpktIv
IRWIN VISE-GRIP Multi-Tool Wire Stripper/Crimper/Cutter
https://amzn.to/2GtzcFg
IRWIN VISE-GRIP 2078300 Self-Adjusting Wire Stripper
https://amzn.to/2WOzpbJ
Wire Stripper,ZOTO Self-adjusting Cable Cutter Crimper
https://amzn.to/2TzbbAd
Self-Adjusting Wire Stripper and Cutter
https://amzn.to/2MQ16MK
WORKPRO 8-inch Self-Adjusting Wire Stripper
https://amzn.to/2DYglka
GB SE-94 10-gauge to 26-gauge Automatic Stripper and Crimper https://amzn.to/2t9UwI4
Kinee Adjustable Automatic Cable Wire Stripper
https://amzn.to/2MUmh06
Ideal Industries Stripmaster Wire Stripper,
https://amzn.to/2GrfzOe
Grizzly G9723 Wire Stripper
https://amzn.to/2thRMbP

Tools:

Yobett 166 Values 1/4w Resistors pack
https://amzn.to/2kHMh1w

REXQualis 22 Values 1/4W 1% Resistor Kit Assortment
https://amzn.to/2spwfOh

Elegoo 17 Values 1% Resistor Kit Assortment
https://amzn.to/2LdiYz3

Joe Knows Electronics 1/4W Resistor Starter Kit
https://amzn.to/2LdiZD7

Joe Knows Electronics 1/4W 1% 86 Value 860 Piece Resistor Kit
https://amzn.to/2LRAJoU

Transcript:

I’m Donald Bell for Cool Tools and in this video I’m going to show you 5 different resistor kits for electronic projects. I found all of these on Amazon, and if one of them looks like the right one for you, you can find the links for all these in the video description below. By picking one up, you’re helping to support my videos and the Cool Tools blog.

Tool:

Engineer SS-02 Solder Sucker
https://amzn.to/2RKmGEK

Related tools mentioned:

Basic Desoldering Vacuum Pump Solder Removal Tool
https://amzn.to/2Eh0P57
Desoldering Bulb
https://amzn.to/2A7bmvz

Transcript:

I’m Donald Bell for Cool Tools and in his video I’m going to show you three different solder suckers that can help you undo soldered connections on your electronic projects. There’s only one here I really recommend, and I’m going to show you why. But you can find Amazon links to all of these options down in the show notes. By using any of those links, you help support my videos and the Cool Tools blog.

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.

Tools:

Surebonder PRO2-100 100-Watt High Temperature Industrial Glue Gun https://amzn.to/2Jzziu7
•YouTube Review: https://youtu.be/VhR7m2-hZwg

Ryobi (60 Watt) Cordless Glue Gun https://amzn.to/2JD2zUS
•YouTube Review: https://youtu.be/xPYm_Zk_9qs

PAM FastenMaster HB220 220 Watt Adjustable Temperature Glue Gun
https://amzn.to/2JxPv2W
•YouTube Review: https://youtu.be/XUxyjFphWZk

Transcript:

The glue guns I’m talking about here are the Surebonder Pro2-100, which runs around $30. The Ryobi Cordless Glue Gun, which is also around $30. And the FastenMaster HB220 adjustable glue gun, which I got for $80.

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.