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July 20, 2019 AUTHOR: Christine Cain CATEGORIES: Tools Tags: , , , ,

Nite Ize Gear Tie Review

Tool:

Nite Ize Gear Tie 18 inch 2 pack
http://amzn.to/2hhSCzc
8-pack assortment
http://amzn.to/2hrnZet

Previous Cool Tool Review:
https://kk.org/cooltools/nite-ize-gear-tie/
http://kk.org/cooltools/griptwist/

Transcript:

I’m Donald Bell for Cool Tools and today we’re taking a look at these reusable gear ties made by Nite Ize. These come in a bunch of different lengths and colors, but I got this pair of 18-inch ties for $7 an Amazon. If you end up wanting these same ones, the link in the description takes you right to them and helps support my videos and the Cool Tools blog.

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July 19, 2019 AUTHOR: Christine Cain CATEGORIES: Tools Tags: , , ,

RoboGrip Pliers Review

Tool:

CRL Robo-Grip 7″ Curved Jaw Pliers
http://amzn.to/2hroCol

Previous Cool Tool Review:
https://kk.org/cooltools/windell-oskay-co-founder-of-evil-mad-scientist-laboratories/

Transcript:

It’s time for another Cool Tools review. We’re going to take a look at these RoboGrip pliers recommended by Windell Oskay of Evil Mad Scientist. I got them for around $23 on Amazon, and if you want the same ones, using the 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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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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July 14, 2019 AUTHOR: Christine Cain CATEGORIES: Tools Tags: , , ,

Clamp It With Small Vise-Grip Pliers

Tool:

Long Nose 4-inch Vise Grip Pliers
http://amzn.to/2ABwCaP

Previous Cool Tool Review:
https://kk.org/cooltools/long-nose-vise-grips/

Transcript:

It’s time for another Cool Tool review. This time, let’s talk about vise-grip pliers. These are a smaller pair of long nose vise-grips I got on Amazon for around $13. If you want the same ones, using the Amazon link in the description helps 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 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 4, 2019 AUTHOR: Christine Cain CATEGORIES: News Tags: , , ,

Good, Cheap Burr Removal Tool

Tool:

General Tools 481 Swivel Head Deburring Tool with Handle Storage
http://amzn.to/2w75UYa

Transcript:

For this week’s Cool Tools video review I’m going to show you a deburring tool great for cleaning up the edges of metal and plastic. I picked this up for around $11 on Amazon, and by using the link in the description to get this same one, you’re helping to support my videos and the Cool Tools blog.

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June 3, 2019 AUTHOR: Christine Cain CATEGORIES: Tools Tags: , , , ,

Hakko CHP-170 Flush Cutter Review

Tool:

Hakko CHP-170 Micro Soft Wire Cutter
http://amzn.to/2fOo7n8

Transcript:

It’s time for another Cool Tools review! This time around I’m going to show you my favorite pair of flush cutters for electronics. They’re just $5 on Amazon, and made by Hakko. By picking these using the link in the description you help to support my show and the Cool Tools blog.

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