Monthly Archives: July 2009

New WD-40 Trigger-Pro Non-Aerosol Spray

Posted on July 15, 2009 by Stuart

WD-40 recently released a new easy-to-use non-aerosol spray can designed to offer more control and less mess. The new WD-40 Trigger-Pro non-aerosol delivery system better meets the needs of industrial users since the format makes the recyclable steel cans much easier to … Continue reading →

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Channellock’s Wide Adjustable Wrenches

Posted on July 14, 2009 by Stuart

  I had the opportunity to use a Channellock adjustable wrench today, and it was an impressionable experience. The Channellock adjustable had very little play in the jaw, was relatively smooth to operate, and felt robust and sturdy. To top … Continue reading →

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Sog Fusion Themed Knives

Posted on July 13, 2009 by Stuart

  Sog’s Fusion series of knives includes several funky theme-based designs. Each lockback knife has a 3″ blade, an overall length of 7.5″, and several themed doodads and accessories.

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F/A-18 Super Hornet Time Lapse Construction

Posted on July 10, 2009 by Stuart

This time lapse video showing the construction of an F/A-18 Super Hornet is almost too awesome for words… For those of you that aren’t familiar with the F/A-18, it’s an aircraft carrier-based strike fighter operated by the US Navy and … Continue reading →

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Lee Valley Tools – Free Shipping Offer

Posted on July 10, 2009 by Stuart

All orders placed between July 9th and July 19th at Lee Valley & Veritas will be shipped for free. Offer is only valid for Canadian and contiguous US addresses, and surcharges on oversized items will still apply. There is no … Continue reading →

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Home Depot & Klein’s Exclusive Retailer Agreement

Posted on July 9, 2009 by Stuart

The Home Depot (THD) and Klein Tools recently announced Home Depot to be the exclusive home improvement retailer of Klein’s hand-held tools. Under the agreement, “…Home Depot will offer Klein’s complete line of durable, high-quality electrical tools and will be … Continue reading →

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Brown Dog Welding’s Incredible Hardware Sculptures

Posted on July 7, 2009 by Stuart

Photo by izthistaken (Matt Trombley) Josh Welton, the skilled artist and craftsman behind Brown Dog Welding, uses his talent to turn ordinary hardware and scrap metal into elaborate models and sculptures. The incredible motorcycle model shown above is a great … Continue reading →

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Two Innovative New Campbell Hausfeld Compressors

Posted on July 6, 2009 by Stuart

A few weeks ago, Campbell Hausfeld announced several snazzy new nailers. The innovation did not stop there – CH recently announced two new compressor systems: a 26 gallon unit that has been dubbed the “ultimate portable compressor”, and a wall-mountable … Continue reading →

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Rockler C-Clamp Sale

Posted on July 1, 2009 by Stuart

Rockler is having an online-only sale on C-clamps: a set of twelve 1-1/2″ Jet C-clamps for $10, or a set of two 2-1/2″ and two 3″ C-clamps for $8. Shipping is ~$7 for orders under $25, and $9 for orders between $25 … Continue reading →

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You Know You’ve Got it Bad When…

Posted on July 1, 2009 by Stuart

You know you’ve got it bad when while watching the new Transformers movie you wonder which types of tools the Autobots use to repair themselves. If they adapted themselves to use Earth hardware, would they choose SAE or metric?! I … Continue reading →

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