Tool Review: Kobalt 18-in-1 Precision Screwdriver Set
This compact 18-in-1 precision screwdriver set is low-priced but well suited for on-the-go mini fastener-driving needs.
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Tool Review: DT-2234C+ Digital Laser Tachometer
In recent years my prejudice against Chinese tools has been proven wrong over and over again, and the DT-2234C+ is no exception. Frankly, this is a fantastic little tool, at a fantastic price, that gets the job done without breaking the bank. Is it cheap? Sure it is, in both common senses of the word. But is it worth every penny of its rock-bottom price? Again: Yes. Many times over.
Tool Review: Festool Sortainer
When I built my first circuit, all of my tools and supplies fit inside a small shoebox. When I built my first robot, all was contained in a small under-the-bed clothing tote. Now, more than 12 years and many projects, tools, and parts later, my storage needs have become so much more complex.
Tool Review: VamPLIERS Screw Extraction Tool
Vampire Tool’s patented VamPLIERS are advertised as a multipurpose screw remover, and they’re very good at it. The jaws have rounded recesses with vertical serrations, as well as the standard horizontal ones, making it much easier to grip and turn screw heads. They look great and are super handy to have around for stripped or security-head screws.
Tool Review: Engineer PH-55 Scissors GT
Besides some top-notch bloggin’, the team at I Heart Engineering maintains a great catalog of interesting and hard-to-find tools, kits, parts, and other gear for makers. When these crazy-looking heavy-duty scissors by trending Japanese toolmongers Engineer Inc. first caught my eye, a few weeks back, I was not at all surprised to find that I Heart Engineering was the only place in the U.S. I could find them.
Tool Review: Mitutoyo Vernier Caliper
Although old fashioned and requiring a bit of math, Mitutoyo vernier calipers are precise, consistent, reliable, and a joy to take measurements with (at least with a bit of practice.)
Tool Review: Pelican Urban Elite Laptop Backpack
I recently had a chance to play around with the Pelican U100 Urban Elite backpack. Quick review: It’s basically an armored Pelican laptop case with a backpack stitched on! More details: Like the Pelican toolbox I reviewed, this backpack puts protection of the contents as its top priority, never mind the weight. On the down […]
