Contex 3D Printers (video)
I really like the Contex 3D printers, here’s a sales video from their site (the Z printer 450 does color 3D models)… – Link.
Tools
Hydrodynamic building set
ThinkGeek has a 300 piece Hydrodynamic building set ($89). It includes: girders, tank parts, tubing, valves, tube connectors, meters, etc and an electric pump with AC adapter – Water is everywhere. It covers 71% of the Earth’s surface and composes about 112% of the human body. Gaining control over water would be an awesome super […]
The week in tools
Chuck has the latest in tools, don’t forget the Toolmonger crew will be at Maker Faire too! This week we found some sweet-looking “engineer’s squares” – steel squares ranging from 2″ to 6″ that are perfect for squaring a power saw blade before cutting. They’re available in sets (complete with a wooden display case) for […]
Drill-powered hobby lathe
Dug sent in this tool/add-on that converts a power drill into a wood lathe ($46) – Link.
Powder coat system
Sears has a powder coater for $159 – Thanks James! Apply a durable, protective coating to any metal component quickly, easily and safely. Coating is electrostatically applied, then just place coated item in a 400 deg. oven to cure and you’re done. Fast and environmentally friendly, coating is chip and chemical resistant. System features internal […]
The week in tools
Chuck writes in with another exciting week of tools! – Chuck will also be at Maker Faire, hope to see you there too! Apparently Toolmongers love LED flashlights – cheap ones! Our readers selected a $4 flashlight with 28 LEDs as their number one pick this week, followed by a $60 reciprocating saw and a […]
Face shield
I’m going to wear this everywhere… Protect your face and eyes from flying debris when operating power tools and garden tools. Face shield makes cleaning, yard work and other chores so much safer! Rugged iron mesh, with tough polyethylene and ABS plastic trim. Adjustable elastic strap fits most. 9″ wide. Face Shield – [via] Link.