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June 2, 2022 AUTHOR: Donald Bell CATEGORIES: News Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Ground Score [Maker Update]

This week on Maker Update, a AI laser targeting system for dog poop, watching YouTube on an antique, a spooky phone, and a portable soldering station.

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November 5, 2019 AUTHOR: Christine Cain CATEGORIES: Tools Tags: , , , , ,

3M SandBlaster Ultra Flexible Sanding Sheets Review

Tool: 3M SandBlaster Ultra Flexible Sanding Sheets
http://amzn.to/2G8hsMT (Medium)
http://amzn.to/2BnsSco (Fine)
http://amzn.to/2Dw9EH7 (X-Fine)

Previous Cool Tool Review:

https://kk.org/cooltools/blade-runner-homagesnappajust-read/

Transcript:

It’s time for another Cool Tools review. This time we’re looking at this Ultra-Flexible sandpaper by 3M. I got four sheets of this for around $7 on Amazon, which is kinda pricey for sandpaper but I’ll show you why it’s special. If you buy some for yourself using the Amazon link in the description helps support my videos and the Cool Tools blog.

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July 17, 2019 AUTHOR: Christine Cain CATEGORIES: Tools Tags: , , , , , , ,

Angle Grinder Flap Discs

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.

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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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January 31, 2018 AUTHOR: Donald Bell CATEGORIES: News Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Kerbal Space Program Controller [Maker Update #69]

This week on Maker Update, a virtual rocket controller, a light organ dress, 3D printed detergent hack, and casting with Lego bricks. This week’s Cool Tool is a 5″ Sanding Mouse.

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January 10, 2018 AUTHOR: Donald Bell CATEGORIES: News Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Asus Tinker Board S [Maker Update #66]

This week on Maker Update, an interactive music ring, the Asus Tinker Board S, Google’s Vision kit for Raspberry Pi, and a servo movement recorder. This week’s Cool Tool is 3M SandBlaster Ultra Flexible Sanding Sheets.

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