cool tools really work. a cool tool can be any book, gadget, software, video, map, hardware, material, or website that is tried and true. i am chiefly interested in stuff that is extraordinary, better than similar products, little-known, and reliably useful for an individual or small group.
i depend on friends and readers to suggest things they actually use. there are plenty of places to read about stuff that should be cool, or that looks new and cool, and that might be useful. these recommendations here,
Bessey VarioClippix Spring Clamp 16 hours ago Read More 
While I have a wide variety of woodworking clamps in my workshop, over the past year, this adjustable plastic clamp is the one I’ve found myself reaching for first. It has an adjustable arm that ...
Unistrut 1 days ago Read More
As an alternative to the previously-reviewed shelving system, I recommend Unistrut, a system of slotted metal channel, framing and tubing that can be connected and interconnected with various nut...
How to Build an Igloo 4 days ago Read More
A wonderfully illustrated guide to making snow shelters. How to build with snow, how to work with snow rather than against it, and what not to do. Amazingly informative, succinct and fun. This bo...
Omega Juicer 5 days ago Read More
While I do eat fruit and vegetables, from everything I've read, I feel the health benefits of juicing are too great to pass up. Unless you are an impatient person, the Omega 8003 is great for a b...
Spice Jar Measuring Spoons 6 days ago Read More
Unlike traditional bowl-shaped measuring spoons resembling those intended for stirring and eating, these stainless steel Spice Jar Measuring Spoons have a common-sense rectangular shape and narro...
Alaskan Chainsaw Mill 7 days ago Read More
To cut your own boards from a felled tree, you need either an expensive bandsaw mill, circular saw or a bad-ass chainsaw and a bracket to hold the chainsaw parallel to some reference surface. The...
Primecell 8 days ago Read More
I rarely purchase new batteries for old cordless tools. Instead, I have the packs rebuilt by Primecell, a service that replaces and upgrades the cells in NiCd and NiMh batteries found in a variet...
Eagle Optics 11 days ago Read More
You want binoculars? Eagle Optics has hundreds of kinds from two dozen manufacturers. Any model binocular made. You want spotting scopes, or night vision scopes? This is the place. Monoculars, tr...
Bus Boxes 12 days ago Read More
A standard food service industry item, these heavy-duty plastic bus pans do not bend or fold when loaded up with dirty dishes, camping equipment, or gallons of soapy water. I've found the 7.6-gal...
Pivot Head Hex Wrenches 13 days ago Read More
The head of these hex wrenches pivots, allowing you to get access into numerous tight places and achieve speedier running in for final tightening (with the same hex or via torque wrench). Unlike ...
