John writes – “I saw this at my local Walmart today and HAD to get one. At first I thought it couldn’t be a real radar gun but the package says “10.525 GHz”. I took it apart enough to find what looks like a waveguide antenna. The screws are all covered with plastic plugs so […]
Toolmonger has a great in depth review and test on Black & Decker’s Auto Wrench. Toolmonger says, “We were concerned about the AutoWrench’s strength, so we built a cool test rig to measure exactly how much torque it could take. Afterward we disassembled our test subject and found some parts Makers’ll definitely want to scavenge […]
The authors of Electronics for Dummies have a really good companion site for the their book (photos, articles, links, projects, resources, etc) check it out – “This site is intended as a resource for anyone interested in building electronics projects, including those covered in my book Electronics Projects For Dummies. The site contains: A Sneak […]
This belt is made out of handy (small) tools – it has a bottle opener, #2 philips & #2 flat screwdriver, loop with 8mm, 10mm & 1mm wrenches – [via] – Link. Related: 686 Belt collection – Link.
Each week Chuck @ Toolmonger rounds up the week in tools, go get your tool on… – “This week we tested Black & Decker’s (very) new HandiSaw – an inexpensive miniature reciprocating saw for use around the house – that’ll hit the shelves this October. We also took a first-hand look at the Dremel Stylus. […]
Here’s an OK list of open source PCB design tools (for making printed circuit boards) – as always, if you have any resources that are better/different post’em on up in the comments – Link.
Chuck from Toolmonger does a great round up of their Top 5 tools of the week, check it out – “This week we found ProVision’s “Eagle” fiber optic scope, a $225 lighted scope that’ll fit through the plug hole into an engine cylinder to show you what’s really going on in there, and we reviewed […]
