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 […]
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 […]
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.
These are handy and well, you could (re)make your own too… – Extra-strong, natural rubber bands with patented wood closure pins organize everything from electronic and computer cables, to extension cords, power tools, and more. Bongo ties – [via] Link.
Chuck breaks down the week in tools, he writes – This week we looked at a ten-in-one gauge for woodworkers that measures everything from dovetails to dowel diameters and slips right in your apron pocket, an inexpensive set of plans to help you build your own full-featured chop saw table, and a portable frame that […]
John writes – Hey Phil! I just came from Michael’s where I picked up a “Cricut” for $139.00! Usually they are about $299.99, but they are on sale until the end of the month. It’s currently a standalone auto-paper cutter (uses font/shape cartridges), but it has a USB port that the manufacturer has decided not […]
Interesting story on CNET about these open robots, the best part is the documentation on TeRK site, it’s outstanding – Carnegie Mellon University unveiled a new project Thursday designed to help people make robots from parts found at the local hardware store. The Telepresence Robot Kit, dubbed Terk, was developed by Illah Nourbakhsh, an associate […]
