One of my fave e-zines is Kevin Kelly’s Cool Tools. I always look forward to finding it in my inbox. Here’s an excerpt from the latest issue: Saddle stapling for zines Mini Booklet Stapler If you like creating little DIY booklets or zines, but have been frustrated by the short arm length in standard staplers […]
We’ve covered a number of these “helping hands” jigs, but as far as I’m concerned, you can’t have too many, or too many “arms” on the ones you have. This one uses the Snap Flow/Loc-line hosing for the arms we’ve been seeing a lot of lately and magnetized bases so you can move them into […]
Jake von Slatt has posted an update to his Gas Mask Respirator page at the Steampunk Workshop. He writes: Sometimes when I’m working in the shop I just need to wear a respirator for a short period. For instance if I just need to walk into the paint area to shoot a second coat on […]
Tim sent in these chocolate tools from Sicily, Italy — with actual working nuts and bolts, and moveable parts!
Jai Dixon reviews this portable construction workstation for Cool Tools: I use this portable desk as a stationary desk at work and love it. If you need to relocate your workspace for whatever reason, it folds into a large portfolio style case with handles, so it’s quite easy to move your ‘hub’ with you. You […]
These are awesome! 12 for $8.50! – This innocent-looking 1″ dia. flat steel bagel is really a very versatile pocket screwdriver. What makes it so effective is the range of edge thickness (from 0.030″ to 0.090″) created by a ramp formed on one side. It replaces dimes, quarters and table knives, all of which have […]
Ryan writes – In the past I’ve used the third hands/helping hands available at chain electronics shops and have been frustrated with their usability. So I decided to make my own. The best part, aside from the ease of use, is all the attachments you can make for it. It’s great for electronics as well […]
