TNT Newsletter for May 17, 2007
Pumice hand cleaner, free is fabulous, don't litter, toilet tool, and the PENultimate tool guide.
Dear Readers,
I know you all probably already know about the Maker Faire, but I thought I'd drive the point home with a little bit of advice. Some of you will be coming to San Mateo to show off the amazing projects you've been working on all year, and some of you will be on the other side of the Maker workbenches, just taking in all the incredible sights and sounds. (And of course, some of you won't be able to make it, but we hope you'll check it out afterwards on the Maker Faire website.) It's an exciting event, but of course one that takes a lot of organization, particularly if you're coming from far away.
If you're still looking for a tool to mod for your entry in the Power Tool Drag Race, or want to find just the right accessories to embellish your new finds at Swap-O-Rama-Rama, I agree with the glowing review of Freecycle.org below. I've also included a link to a great website,
Hope to see you there!
Arwen O'Reilly
Staff Editor, Make Magazine
http://makezine.com
toolbox@makezine.com
Freecycle.org
Reviewed by digitaltripper
http://www.freecycle.org
Makers (and regular folk): May I direct your attention to a website I recently discovered!!
Freecycle.org, where you can give for free and get for free....Yes that's right...FREE...All type and manner of accoutrement, equipment, condiment...Wait, maybe not condiment, but in general, you can get stuff for FREE. I happen to think that this is an idea whose time has come...Well, OK, I am sure it has been done before BUT this is a really cool way of getting the word out about FREE stuff...
Anyway, I hope you all enjoy this site...
Reviewed by digitaltripper
http://www.freecycle.org
Makers (and regular folk): May I direct your attention to a website I recently discovered!!
Freecycle.org, where you can give for free and get for free....Yes that's right...FREE...All type and manner of accoutrement, equipment, condiment...Wait, maybe not condiment, but in general, you can get stuff for FREE. I happen to think that this is an idea whose time has come...Well, OK, I am sure it has been done before BUT this is a really cool way of getting the word out about FREE stuff...
Anyway, I hope you all enjoy this site...
Bathroom Maps
Reviewed by Arwen O'Reilly Griffith
http://www.thebathroomdiaries.com
As far as I'm concerned, this is what the internet was invented for (whoever it was that did it). As a frequent user of whatever public bathroom happens to be nearest, a list like this, of clean, accessible restrooms available to the public in cities all over the world, is a life-saver. Now I just need to remember to always consult it before leaving the house.
Reviewed by Arwen O'Reilly Griffith
http://www.thebathroomdiaries.com
As far as I'm concerned, this is what the internet was invented for (whoever it was that did it). As a frequent user of whatever public bathroom happens to be nearest, a list like this, of clean, accessible restrooms available to the public in cities all over the world, is a life-saver. Now I just need to remember to always consult it before leaving the house.
My Favorite Pens
Reviewed by Nick Dragotta
$2
Right now in terms of pens I'm digging the Staedtler Triplus Fineliners and the Le Pen by Marvy from Japan. The Pentel Sign Pen is nice for more of a marker feel; the line fattens over time. Oh, and I love the Hard Point Pen; I think it's made by Faber Castell/Sanford. For nibs, I like the Japanese G pen by Zebra.
Reviewed by Nick Dragotta
$2
Right now in terms of pens I'm digging the Staedtler Triplus Fineliners and the Le Pen by Marvy from Japan. The Pentel Sign Pen is nice for more of a marker feel; the line fattens over time. Oh, and I love the Hard Point Pen; I think it's made by Faber Castell/Sanford. For nibs, I like the Japanese G pen by Zebra.
Gojo Natural Orange Pumice Hand Cleaner
Reviewed by Lenore
http://www.gojo.com/product/product.asp?productid=4
$3
Everyone has their favorite cleaner, and Gojo is ours. We like the mild orange scent, the abrasive action of the pumice, and the fact that it doesn't leave your hands feeling either greasy or dry. We keep a small bottle at one sink, which we refill from the gallon pump bottle at the other sink.
One excellent design feature is that each bottle comes with a handy nail brush that clips onto the side of the bottle.
Gojo is great for after you've packed your bearings and you're ready to get the grease off your hands. It really shines for cleaning up after fixing a flat on your bicycle. It can be used for cleaning dirty and greasy parts as well.
Reviewed by Lenore
http://www.gojo.com/product/product.asp?productid=4
$3
Everyone has their favorite cleaner, and Gojo is ours. We like the mild orange scent, the abrasive action of the pumice, and the fact that it doesn't leave your hands feeling either greasy or dry. We keep a small bottle at one sink, which we refill from the gallon pump bottle at the other sink.
One excellent design feature is that each bottle comes with a handy nail brush that clips onto the side of the bottle.
Gojo is great for after you've packed your bearings and you're ready to get the grease off your hands. It really shines for cleaning up after fixing a flat on your bicycle. It can be used for cleaning dirty and greasy parts as well.
Green Garbage Grabber Instructable
Reviewed by Arwen O'Reilly Griffith
http://www.instructables.com/id/EIIIM633TGEZTBA8MJ/
I love this Instructable for how to make a simple garbage picker-upper. While, of course, it would be wonderful if it encouraged people to help clean up the streets, parks, and beaches in their neighborhoods, it looks darn useful for the workshop, too.
Reviewed by Arwen O'Reilly Griffith
http://www.instructables.com/id/EIIIM633TGEZTBA8MJ/
I love this Instructable for how to make a simple garbage picker-upper. While, of course, it would be wonderful if it encouraged people to help clean up the streets, parks, and beaches in their neighborhoods, it looks darn useful for the workshop, too.
