Monthly Archives: March 2009

What We’re Reading: Make #17

Posted on March 31, 2009 by Stuart

We’re currently pouring through the 17th issue of Make: Technology on Your Time. Make magazine is published quarterly,  and is always packed with great ideas and projects. Each issue retails for $15 at newstands but can be found online for … Continue reading →

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MSC – 25% Off Hand & Power Tools

Posted on March 30, 2009 by Stuart

From 3/30 until 4/1, save up to 25% off hand tools, power tools, and accessories at MSC. Apply coupon code HPT25W to your cart, and refer to the link below for promotion details. MSC PromotionDetails

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Grip-On Bunion Relief Pliers?!!

Posted on March 30, 2009 by Stuart

I was browsing Grip-On’s catalog the other day, and found mention of this unusual tool. Grip-On’s bunion relief pliers can be used to spot-stretch all types of footwear to accomodate bunions, corns, and other painful bumps on the feet. In … Continue reading →

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Ikea Car April Fools Day Joke?

Posted on March 27, 2009 by Stuart

A new website popped up and appears to be announcing the release of an Ikea car. This is probably an elaborate April Fools Day joke, but the effort that went into either disassembling a spoof vehicle, or sourcing and arranging all those … Continue reading →

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Craftsman 10 Drawer BB Tool Storage – 1/2 Off

Posted on March 27, 2009 by Stuart

Craftsman’s 10 drawer 26″ ball bearing tool storage combo is on sale for half-off this Friday and Saturday. We recommend the 6-drawer chest since its design offers the most bang for the buck of all of Craftsman’s 12″ deep chests. While most … Continue reading →

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Proto Wrench Found in Video Game

Posted on March 27, 2009 by Stuart

As you can see, we spotted an adjustable wrench in a video game and promptly took a screenshot. It is not unusual for video game designers to add tools and other everyday items to scenes for added realism. What is unusual about this wrench is … Continue reading →

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MSC Fastener Frenzy + Tap & Drill Sale

Posted on March 26, 2009 by Stuart

Thursday and Friday 3/26-27 only, MSC is offering discounts of up to 40% on all fasteners, and up to 35% on all taps & drills. Be sure to enter coupon codes FAST40W and/or TAPDRL35W in the promo code box in … Continue reading →

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Sears VP Stands Behind Craftsman Guarantee

Posted on March 25, 2009 by Stuart

The Consumerist recently ran a string of posts discussing the troubles one person had in trying to exchanged rounded Craftsman sockets. Some of the replacement-denial excuses given by Sears associates conflicted with previosuly stated official policies, and one even seems to have been outright fabricated. Brian, a lifelong … Continue reading →

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Craftsman Club Deal: HALF OFF Sockets & Wrenches

Posted on March 25, 2009 by Stuart

This month’s Craftsman Club deals are valid thru the 28th. One of the better deals that we’ve seen in a while is the 50%-off discount that is applied to [almost] all open stock sockets and wrenches in-store and online. Below are … Continue reading →

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Sog Kilowatt – a Charged Up Pocket Knife

Posted on March 23, 2009 by Stuart

The charged up Sog Kilowatt is a quality liner-lock pocket knife for anyone who might need to strip wires or cables at a moment’s notice. The Kilowatt features a 3.4″ blade, a zytel handle, a conventional 12-24ga wire stripper, a spring-loaded wire stripper, … Continue reading →

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Channellock 6-in-1 Rescue Tool on Sale for $38

Posted on March 20, 2009 by Stuart

Channellock’s 6-in-1 Rescue Tool is one heck of a multitool. It is 10″ long, weighs a whopping 26oz, and packs a whole lot of life-saving action. The Rescue Tool is of course intended for professional rescuers, but most of its features are handy … Continue reading →

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The WSIB Wants to Scare You Safe!

Posted on March 20, 2009 by Stuart

Check out these promotional videos by the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board. If you ask me, horrifying videos are a brilliant way to promote occupational safety! WARNING: The following four videos/commercials are somewhat graphic and disturbing – you may want to … Continue reading →

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Plano Waterproof Storage Containers

Posted on March 19, 2009 by Stuart

About one week ago, there was a thread on the Garage Journal forums asking about how one would bury their tools if faced with an unforeseen disaster. Without a doubt, I would definitely use Plano’s waterproof containers for the task if I had enough … Continue reading →

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Rockler Woodworking Catalog

Posted on March 18, 2009 by Stuart

Rockler’s woodworking & hardware catalog is one of my favorites to browse through because they often introduce new products that I otherwise might not find out about, and because they also typically include exclusive coupon codes and sale prices. For example, Rockler’s February catalog included … Continue reading →

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Fixed-Blade Knife for Shop Use?

Posted on March 17, 2009 by Stuart

Just thinking aloud: are there any legitimate home or shop uses for a fixed-blade knife? Knives like these are great for camping and other outdoor activities, but what else can they be used for?

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