March 26, 2005

It's all in the details

After our recent review of the Jack Rabbit Deluxe Kit I got the fascinating opportunity to talk with Brian Giffin. Besides being a real nice guy, Brian is passionate about the details in his tool designs.
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February 09, 2005

Free tool winner!

Darn it, I completely forgot to tell you all about the winner of the apron from the NSY Free Tool Review. Richard S, in Williamsport, TN, was the lucky winner.
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January 03, 2005

Costco chisel deal

Normally, Marples Blue Chip chisels are four-for-$30. Costco has the 6 chisel set WITH a mallet for $29.97.
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September 25, 2004

Your square, isn't

Take your favorite combination square. Adjust it so the ruler sticks out all the way. Hold the short end against your workbench, so it looks like |_ from the top, and draw a line. Now flip it over, so it looks like _|, and draw another line on top of it. Do the two lines overlap, or do they make a skinny "V"? Yeah, thought so.
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July 20, 2004

The ultimate tool that doesn't quite fit in your pocket

My former coworker Raymond blogs about the ultimate not-quite-pocket tool.
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July 05, 2004

Chisel shopping

Time to buy myself some non-horrible chisels. I did some homework, and I'm sharing the results with you.
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May 07, 2004

Death Stick EX-9: The Exhumer

I've got one, and you should too.
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March 19, 2004

Don't buy a whetstone

Don't buy a whetstone; read this.
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