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Newton, an Innovative DIY Bookshelf Concept

Apr 15, 2010 Stuart 6 Comments

The Newton is a rather nifty bookshelf idea that suspends a few books off the wall with only two L hooks and an old c-clamp. This design also looks to be easily copyable and adaptable. Maybe something similar can be constructed using a modified handscrew clamp? Newton Bookshelf Clamp via DesignSpotter

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Happy April Tools Day!

Apr 1, 2010 Stuart 4 Comments

If you come across any great tool-related April Fools day tricks, please share them with us via a comment! April Tools Day Jokes: New 18V Rechargeable MIG Welder (ToolGuyd) Snap-on Buys Central Purchasing/Harbor Freight (UncleJoe via GarageJournal) Congress to Ban DIY Home Improvement (found by Jay)

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New 18V Rechargeable MIG Welder

Apr 1, 2010 Stuart 23 Comments

What you see here is the world’s first portable cordless MIG welder that is powered by a rechargeable 18V battery. This new welder features an onboard wire spool, a hot-swappable CO2 tank connector port, 2-stage trigger, heavy-duty motor and gearbox, and tool-less disassembly.

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Wera Koloss Ratchet with Hammer Function

Mar 24, 2010 Stuart 6 Comments

Wera has recently announced the Koloss, a new heavy duty 1/2″ drive addition to their lineup of innovative ratchets. Even stranger in appearance than Wera’s swivel-head Zyklop ratchet, the Koloss features a ratchet built into a hammer head. Yes, that’s right, the Koloss is a real ratchet-hammer combo tool that is said to be unbreakable.

Ball Pein Hammer Ratchet Multitool

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Early April Fools Joke or Awesome Multitool?

Mar 22, 2010 Stuart 5 Comments

I spotted this creatively altered image of a hammer-ratchet multitool over at the ShopNGarage forum. It may be hard to believe, but as unusual as a hammer-ratchet multitool would be, I’ve been pitched strangers tool combination ideas before. Have a neat photoshopped/GIMPed multitool of your own? Send a pic of it our way via email. […]

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Woodline Wood Gear Clock Kit

Mar 15, 2010 Stuart 8 Comments

Over at the Woodworking Show we recently visited, I spotted an incredible working wood geared clock kit by Woodline. These photos hardly do the clock justice – it was far more spectactular in person.

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Fastenal’s SmartStore Tool & Industrial Supply Vending

Feb 23, 2010 Stuart 20 Comments

Did you know that Fastenal has a SmartStore program which sets up vending machines at industrial shops and factories? These vending machines can be stocked with first aid supplies, safety consumables such as goggles and gloves, cutting tools, general MRO supplies, and other such regularly used items.

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New Joby Gorillapod Magnetic Flexible Mini Tripod

Feb 22, 2010 Stuart Discuss

Joby just added a new magnetic flexible legged mini tripod to their Gorillapod lineup. Our biggest gripe with the Gorillatorch, although minor, is that we could not [easily] modify it for use with 3rd party flashlights. Although the new Gorillapod Magnetic is intended for use with P&S cameras, it shouldn’t be too difficult to craft a custom […]

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Snap-on Custom Tool Storage Skins

Feb 19, 2010 Stuart 5 Comments

Via their Facebook page, Snap-on recently discussed how one could skin and customize their Snap-on tool storage. While we understand and can appreciate the desire to customize and personalize a tool box, designs like this seem to be a bit too ostentatious.

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First User Reviews of the Paulding Hammer

Jan 22, 2010 Stuart Discuss

The first user reviews of the Paulding Hammer have started pouring in. Here is what Sam S. shared with us via a comment about The Hammer: I purchased one of the pre-production models of this hammer from Paulding and consider it the finest of my tools, and I have no light weight assembly of tools… […]

Lowes Black Friday Sneak Peek Stanley Tripod LED Light

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A Preview of the Spectacular Paulding Hammer

Jan 19, 2010 Stuart 13 Comments

The Hammer, designed and crafted by John Paulding, is by far one of the most magnificent tools that we have ever laid our eyes upon. Still, merely describing The Hammer as a machinists hammer, as exemplary as it is, would never do it justice. Not just a tool, The Hammer is a work of art!

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This is the Story of a Screw

Dec 10, 2009 Stuart 12 Comments

With all this talk of the world’s smallest snowman, I’ve decided to show you a few of the electron micrographs that I’ve taken of a #2-56 machine screw. A few weeks ago, to better familiarize myself with a new scanning electron microscope, I had decided to take a look at a machine screw before moving […]

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Grip-on ErgoGrip Locking Pliers

Nov 19, 2009 Stuart 10 Comments

Grip-on’s 727-08 ErgoGrip locking pliers sure are a strange a sight with its right-angle pistol-grip design. With a 70-degree angled design, these pliers are intended to reduce hand strain and fatigue, and are ideal for use in confined spaces. They are also claimed to exert for up to 50% more force in twisting applications. Proto […]

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Fantasia Sports Themed Tool Organizers

Nov 6, 2009 Stuart 2 Comments

In celebration of the New York Yankees’ World Series victory, we set out to find Yankee-themed tools and accessories. We already told you about a nifty Yankee-themed screwdrivers, but did you know that there are also Yankee-themed bucket organizers, tool belts, and tool bags? Not a Yankee fan? That’s okay, Fantasia offers similar tool organizers emblazoned […]

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New Sculptures by Brown Dog Welding

Nov 4, 2009 Stuart 1 Comment

Brown Dog Welding, previously admired here on ToolGuyd, has released several new fantastic looking sculptures. One of the designs that appeals most to us is the Big Horn chopper, shown above. Another great looking piece is the Speedy Gonzales, shown below.

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