This week on Maker Update, animating ferrofluid, fabricating a landspeeder, advanced animatronic eyes, Adam Savage hardware rack, workbench mods from Laura Kampf, and shrinking molds with the Crafsman.

Tool: Surebonder PRO2-100 Watt Glue Gun
http://amzn.to/2z05oZw

Transcript:

It’s time for another Cool Tools video review. We’re going to take a look at the Surebonder Pro2 100 watt glue gun. I got this for $30 on Amazon, and you can pick up the same one using the link in the description, which helps support my show and the Cool Tools blog.

Tool:

Hobart Handler 140 MIG Welder 115V
https://amzn.to/2L3yxOo

Related tools mentioned:

Antra AH6-260-0000 Solar Power Auto Darkening Welding Helmet
https://amzn.to/2L3yxOo

Adjustable Steel Welding Table
https://amzn.to/2JsD6w2

Wire Scratch Brush
https://amzn.to/2moiZWQ

MIG Welding Gloves
https://amzn.to/2NXYxs2

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It’s time for another Cool Tools review. This time we’re going to take a look at my Hobart Handler 140 MIG Welder. I bought this on Amazon for $500, and in my experience it’s the best quality option around this price. I’m going to show you why, and if you want to pick one up, using the link on the description helps support my videos and the Cool Tools blog.

Tool:

Komelon SM5425 Speed Mark Gripper Measuring Tape, 1-Inch X 25Ft
https://amzn.to/2NTB2AB

Related tools mentioned:

Komelon 16-ft version
https://amzn.to/2Ll9KVu

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It’s time for another Cool Tool review. This time we’re looking at the Komelon Gripper 25-foot tape measure. I got this for around $9 on Amazon, which is a fantastic price. I’m going to show you why it’s so great, and if you pick one up using the link in the description it helps to support my videos and the Cool Tools blog.

Top pick:

Prestige Medical Fluoride Scissor, Black, 7 1/2 Inch
https://amzn.to/2p63e86

Other Trauma Shears:

Shears; EMT 3.5″ (Mini) by Rescue Essentials
https://amzn.to/2MwpJMU
Carabiner-Shears EMT Trauma Shears
https://amzn.to/2Nel4UP
Prestige Medical Premium Fluoride Scissor, Neon Yellow, 5.5 Inch
https://amzn.to/2Qt5KBQ

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It’s time for another Cool Tool review. This time, I’m going to show you guys a handful of different options out there if you’re shopping for trauma shears, also known as penny cutters. I don’t think you can ever have too many of these. These are all under $10. You can find Amazon links to all these options in the description. Using those links help support my videos and the Cool Tools blog.

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

Tool:

DeWALT DCS367B 20V Max XR Brushless Compact Reciprocating Saw, (Tool Only)
https://amzn.to/2HcuFUf

Related tools mentioned:
DeWALT DW4856 Metal/Woodcutting Reciprocating Saw Blade Set, 6-Piece
https://amzn.to/2JmgPUr

DeWALT DCB102BP 20-volt MAX Jobsite Charging Station with Battery Pack
https://amzn.to/2sA2x8x

Transcript:

It’s time for another Cool Tool review. This might be the most hardcore, straight-up tool I’ve ever reviewed. This is a cordless reciprocating saw, also known as a Sawzall. This particular one is a compact, brushless model from DeWalt. I bought it on Amazon for around $132 for the bare tool. I’ve got links to this one, plus blades and batteries, down in the show notes, which help support my videos and the Cool Tools blog.

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

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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.

This week on Maker Update, a cable robot, adhesive wearables, crankies, morality tickets, dueling hummingbirds, and a 3D printer that runs on MDF.

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.