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Tool Review: Gilmour 528T Solid Brass Twist Hose Nozzle

Tool Review: Gilmour 528T Solid Brass Twist Hose Nozzle

This morning I was rolling the empty trash bin back from the curb, and I noticed there was some grime down in the bottom. “Let’s wash that out with the hose,” I thought, and turned and started rolling for the spigot. About halfway there, it occurred to me: I don’t really care if there’s a bit of grime in the bottom of my city trash bin–that’s pretty much what it’s there for. I was just looking for an excuse to use my shiny new brass hose nozzle.

Radio Controlled Flying Super Hero

Radio Controlled Flying Super Hero

Portland, Oregon resident Greg Tanous designed this superhumanoid R/C airplane that is almost certain to delight any child, inner or outer, who beholds it. Given the unbridled awesomeness of its subject, I am inclined to forgive the er, enthusiastic rock music soundtrack in this video, but feel obliged to warn of it. Greg sells plans and full kits for a couple version of his design.