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Every New Tool I Bought From Amazon in 2017

Boy did I buy a lot of random tools and supplies from Amazon this year. Here’s a look at what I bought, and why.

Here are a few words about our recent purchase of an Agilent 34461A digital benchtop multimeter.

I just finished ordering a Festool MFT/3 multi-functional table from Tool Nut via Amazon. Here are a few words as to why.

New tool buy: a Palmgren 1-ton arbor press. Here’s why, and what’s wrong with it.

I purchased a Taig milling machine. Here’s why.

Curious to see which wire strippers I use and love? Here’s what I have and what I think about them.

Derek on Bucket Boss Super Tool Roll is a well-Priced Beginner Option: “Tekton just rolled out some of these as well. Seems to be similar pricing to the Veto bags.”
Jason Watkins on Bucket Boss Super Tool Roll is a well-Priced Beginner Option: “Can someone fill me in on what field uses these and why?”
D3t on Klein Tools Launched a $400 Welding Helmet: “I thought the price was crazy until I ran across this 3M: https://bakersgas.com/products/3m-08-0100-50ic”
Jason T. on Klein Tools Launched a $400 Welding Helmet: “I just checked the weight on this Klein hood and it’s 3.6 lbs. My current auto darkening hood is 1.26lbs.”
Leo B. on Klein Tools Launched a $400 Welding Helmet: “If I remember correctly, pancake hoods are often a fixed shade lens (not always), and are ideal for outdoor work,…”
Jason T. on Klein Tools Launched a $400 Welding Helmet: “The 18650 and 300 cycles boggles me. Most welders are trying to find ways to make hoods lighter. I wouldn’t…”