REVIEW – Growing up, I remember my Dad earning extra money by repairing TVs, stereos, and other electronic devices for extra money. I loved to watch him solder to repair the circuit boards. It never occurred to me back then that I could solder myself. It was just something Dad did. As an adult, I […]
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REVIEW – Here at The Gadgeteer, we all know that everything is better with lasers. As a way to measure the validity of that statement (see what I did there?), we’re going to look at the DP20Pro Smart Bilateral Laser measuring tool from Mileseey. Is it an improvement over your basic tape measure? There is
REVIEW – I’ve always been attracted to products that are designed to do more than one function. That’s why the WORX Aerocart caught my eye when I first saw it. I immediately imagined all the work that I could get done using one tool instead of many. Let’s check out this transformer yard cart from
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REVIEW – Who doesn’t like to cut things apart? The more violent the cut, the better! Chainsaws are the tool that comes to mind for raw power and destructive cutting force. But…chainsaws are big, heavy, smelly, and generally a pain to deal with. Lucky for us, there is a new generation of mini battery-powered chainsaws
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REVIEW – Look around you. Yes, right now. Take a look all around you. Look at all the things you see. Is what you see all there is? The answer is no. There’s an entire hidden world out there and that is the variety of temperatures all around you. Teslong is offering a thermal camera
REVIEW – DIYers and anyone else who loves tools will want to check out the MetMo Driver which is a modern take on Conrad Baumann’s ratchet driver from the 1950s. It’s both a tool and a toy (kinda). Let’s check it out. What is it? The MetMo Driver is a high torque bit driver that
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REVIEW – A few months ago I was working on one of my vehicles when the red straw from the can of Seafoam magically disappeared. Fearing it had been drawn into the intake manifold, I ran to my local auto supply store and rented an endoscope in hopes of retrieving the little booger. If you’ve
NEWS – When fixing things around the house, one challenge is keeping track of all the screws, nuts, washers, drill bits, etc. for the project. The MagSnap wristband from Wrap-It Storage is a handy magnetic wristband that will help you with this task. But its unique feature is the snap band. You can easily attach
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REVIEW – If you have young kids as I do, and if they are into electronic toys like mine, then you know that a large supply of batteries and a capable toolset are “par for the course”. Don’t you hate how tiny the screws on toys are, or, as a matter of fact, just about
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DEAL NEWS – Hobbyists and DIYers will want to check out these deals for ARROWMAX cordless screwdriver sets. These sets provide a small rechargeable screwdriver with a large set of screwdriver bits that pack away in a handy case. These deals won’t be around for long, so be sure to check the details below. .
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REVIEW – We got a couple of new toy poodle puppies for Christmas, so that means it is finally time to fence in our backyard. We hired a local company to put in a Kentucky fence, a rural look that combines wood and wire. Even though the lumber is pressure-treated, it still needs to be
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REVIEW – If you work on things long enough, sooner or later, you’ll undoubtedly say, “If I could just see it, I could fix it.” Often it seems like you either can’t see the orientation of something or you can’t even get close enough to inspect it. The Depstech Dual-Lens 1920P Video Borescope Inspection Camera
NEWS – The Kraftform Kompakt 20 Tool Finder 1 with pouch is a cool screwdriver from Wera that neatly stores six bits within the handle. With the push of a button located on the end of the handle, the screwdriver pops open to reveal the storage area for the bits. You have access to six
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REVIEW – In a market crammed with all sorts of innovative and widely varying mobile phones, AGM has put out an interesting new entry. AGM has many years of pursuing the active and outdoors mobile electronics buyer. The AGM G2 Guardian smartphone falls right into their area of expertise, with the added functionality of a
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REVIEW – I have recently gotten into woodworking. I will often need a glue gun when trying to plane down a piece of wood that is not perfectly level on both sides. Normally you would start with a tool called a ‘joiner’ that smooths out the bottom of an uneven board as it passes over
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REVIEW – Have you ever wanted to have “Predator Vision” from the famous Schwartzengger movie? The TOPDON TC004 thermal imaging camera gives you those powers and more in a handheld package. What is it? The TOPDON TC004 is a thermal imaging camera with 12 hour battery life and can record images and motion video onto
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REVIEW – I was looking for a new general-purpose work light so when GoGonova offered their Rechargeable Work Light with Stand to review I decided to give it a try. Let’s see if the GoGonova Rechargeable Work Light with Stand can shed some light on my projects. What is it? The GoGonova Rechargeable Work Light has
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REVIEW – If you have ever watched your wedding ring in slow motion roll down your sink drain you probably wished you had a borescope to get it out without taking the plumbing apart. Enter the Depstech DS580 Dual Lens 5.0MP Borescope with 5” Display to save the day. Let’s see what it can do. What
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DEAL NEWS – If you like to build and fix things around your home or on the job, then these deals from DCK will help you round out your toolbox. Today we have 50% off deals for a hammer drill, an orbital sander, and an angle grinder. The rechargeable hammer drill has a nice collection
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REVIEW – Whether you’re tracking game in the woods, scouting hotspots in a building, or pretending to be the Predator stalking your dog in your tiny apartment, seeing in the dark is pretty cool. While advanced thermal imaging devices can cost thousands of dollars, you can enjoy Predator Vision for a lot less if you’re
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