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ColdHeat Cordless Glue Gun
I haven't used a glue gun in about 10 years. They were always messy and hot. I think I burned myself the last time I used one, so I've been forever scarred. I just got a new c... Read More
Type(s): Household Product, Power Tool
Tags: glue+gun cordless coldheat craft tool

Cool Tools
Kevin Kelly's "Cool Tools" comes in three different forms: as a website, as a traditional book, and as a PDF digital book. A descendant of the Whole Earth Catalog, Cool To... Read More
Type(s): Book, Web Site
Tags: cool+tools tools catalog reviews kevin+kelly

Dental Tools Kit
Three indispensable tools for any maker are dental tools (for poking around in little things), dental (i.e. inspection) mirrors for looking in difficult-to-reach places, and o... Read More
Type(s): Hand Tool
Tags: dental+tools picks mirror dental

Eklind 6-Blade Screwdriver
While it looks like something you would put in your glove box and forget, I've kept my original Eklind 6-blade Screwdriver in my pants pocket for over 15 years and have used i... Read More
Type(s): Hand Tool
Tags: screwdriver multitool pocket+knife

Finding Vintage Hand Tools
If you're looking for a well-loved tool, eBay or Craigslist are probably the places to hit first, but there are a lot of websites dedicated to selling you the perfect vintage ... Read More
Comments: 1
Type(s): Hand Tool, Source or Store, Tip
Tags: hand+tools vintage resource

Leatherman Squirt E4
This multitool does it all for electronics. It has needlenose pliers, a multi-gauge wire stripper, wire cutter, phillips screwdriver, flathead screwdriver, DIP switcher, twee... Read More
Type(s): Hand Tool
Tags: multitool leatherman

Microplane
I bought my first Microplane for the kitchen when I got tired of barking my knuckles on the old punch-through grater. Not only does it slice off the most delicate wisps of che... Read More
Type(s): Hand Tool, Kitchen Tool
Tags: kitchen shop tools

PC Toolkit for Your Pocket
I'm on my second CyberTool. (The first was lost, along with my luggage, by Delta.) I absolutely love it. It won't change your life; you probably already have a toolset. The Cy... Read More
Comments: 1
Type(s): Hand Tool
Tags: swiss+army cybertool

Plexiglass Cutter
A plexiglass cutter is a very simple tool, essentially a sharp point with a handle. It is drawn over plexiglass to score it before breaking along the score to cut the plexi. ... Read More
Type(s): Hand Tool
Tags: plexiglass cut tool

PlugGrip
The PlugGrip is used to assist in the installation and removal of electrical outlets. I found this tool at Lowes and had never heard of it until it caught my eye as I was pick... Read More
Comments: 2
Type(s): Hand Tool
Tags: "handtool", "electrical", "installation"

SuperKnife
The Original Folding utility knife. Never sharpen a blade - always have a razor sharp tip. I have two of these and they are the greatest.I run a sign shop and I use this thing... Read More
Type(s): Art Supply, Hand Tool
Tags: utility knife craft hobby cutting tool

Swiss Tech
I originally got this as an impulse purchase because it was small and "cute." Believe me, the Swiss+Tech Screwz-All 4-in-1 is anything but cute when it comes to working. S... Read More
Type(s): Hand Tool
Tags: "4-in-1" keychain tool mini+screwdriver

SwitchGrip
The SwitchGrip is used to assist with the installation and removal of light switches. I came across this tool after we purchased the PlugGrip for our remodel. We were just as ... Read More
Type(s): Hand Tool
Tags: "handtool" "electrical" "installation" light+switches

Tools in a jumble?
Try using a big carabiner as a cool means to store your box-end wrenches. The beener keeps all the sizes in order (or more precisely, you can keep them in order on the beener... Read More
Type(s): Organizing Tool, Tip
Tags: carabiner wrenches wrench tool+clip

Utili-Key 6-in-1
A well-crafted tool in an elegant package is one of the true great joys in life. This little key-shaped piece of metal is usually my first and frequently last tool I need for ... Read More
Type(s): Hand Tool
Tags: tools

Versadriver
I finally found a pocket-sized driver set that isn’t afraid of major appliances. The Versadriver’s carabiner-shaped handle folds flat and strategically placed detent... Read More
Comments: 2
Type(s): Hand Tool, Kit
Tags: tools

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