REVIEW – Crafters, makers, and DIYers will be excited about the beamo CO2 laser cutter/engraver from FLUX which is currently seeking funding on Kickstarter. Let’s take it for a test drive. What’s is it? beamo is an easy to use small tabletop unit that will allow you to cut and/or engrave a variety of materials …
REVIEW – It began with a blower. Three years ago, I reviewed the EGO 530 CFM Blower. It wasn’t something I looked forward to because hey—it’s a blower. As it turns out, I could not have been more wrong. That blower began a love affair with all things EGO. Since then, I’ve used and reviewed …
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NEWS – Many people have a multi-tool as part of their EDC. I like to carry a Leatherman Squirt as part of my EDC, but for those of you who don’t like to carry a gear bag or are limited on pockets, here’s another idea for carrying a toolkit. It’s a belt buckle toolkit. Specifically, …
NEWS – EDC fans will no doubt be interested in the Tidashi knife from SplinterSeed. This mini lightweight utility knife is made of solid Grade 5 titanium and is available with a brushed or polished finish in a variety of anodized colors. The wearable knife features a silicone cap that has two functions. It protects …
REVIEW – When I was a kid, I was a DIY kid. As an adult, I have continued that passion and skill. Over the years, I have learned that having the right tool for the job is very important if I want to get the job done right and if I don’t want to waste …
NEWS – We all probably have at least one tape measure somewhere in our house or toolbox. But I bet most of you probably don’t have a measuring tool that rolls to measure a length instead of using a tape. That’s why I thought the 18K gold plated Rollova looked interesting. It’s a small disk …
CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – When you are choosing EDC gear, what criteria do you use? Does the tool have to be small enough to fit your pocket? Multi-use functionality? Rugged? Easy to use? Today I want to show you the PockeTool which is currently seeking funding on Kickstarter. This little tool ticks all those boxes. Let’s …
REVIEW – If you are like me, you are always looking for the utility knife that you just saw yesterday, and then when you find it, the knife blade is dull. Sometimes I end up just hunting down one of the snap-blade knives that I keep in my junk drawer for emergencies and half the …
OLFA Professional 18mm Heavy-Duty Aluminum Utility Knife (MXP-AL) review Read More
REVIEW – Redecorating generally means there will be math to do. Making sure pictures are hung at the right height is made that much more difficult if there are multiple pieces competing for attention on the same wall. And if you are anything like me, then you revel in OCD, which means you will end …
NEWS – Eleven years ago I reviewed the Zibra Open It! and I still use it today when I receive or buy a product that is packaged in a sealed clamshell plastic container. That tool has worked pretty well over the years but I just stumbled upon the Slitit package opener tool while surfing for …
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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Are you a DIYer that needs to keep things on the level? This can mean hanging things, building things, installing plumbing lines and so on. Lots of things are simply better if they are straight side-to-side or up-down. Kickstarter project LumiLevel looks to level up your game with their new digital level. …
NEWS – Hobbists, makers, and wood crafters will want to check out the Shaper Tools Origin router. It uses computer-guided technology to make sure the shapes that you want to cut out are as precise as possible. This router uses a special tape that orients the router bit so that it can cut inlays like …
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REVIEW – One of my ongoing quests has been to find a air filtration mask for routine home improvement / hobby activities. I have several criteria, including easy to use comfortable effective versatile cost-efficient don’t cause my glasses to fog up My specific use cases are filtering dust from machining wood, outdoor spray painting, clearing …
NEWS – I’m the son of a carpenter, but I did not inherit the carpenter gene from my father. Admittedly I’m terrible when it comes to using a hammer and nails. Maybe its because I’m left-handed (or at least that’s what I tell myself), but I either bend the nail, drive it in crooked, or …
REVIEW – I love seeing how my favorite companies evolve over time. For example, Keyport started out making unique key organizers but now their product line has turned modular to include a system of EDC pocket tools. Let’s take a closer look at Keyport’s Anywhere Tools. What is it? Keyport Anywhere Tools is an EDC …