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Lee Valley’s Tool Bucket: Bigger Than The Bucket Boss, No More BYOB(ucket)

Thursday, March 22nd, 2007
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Michael writes: “I got my April Lee Valley catalog and noticed this ’special buy.’  It’s a little bigger than the Bucket Boss (12″ in diameter and 15″ tall vs. the Boss’s 10″ and 14″) and a little cheaper, but it has less pockets.  One interesting thing about this one is that you don’t need to buy a separate bucket.” 

“FYI, I have a Bucket Boss that I keep my vintage wrenches in.  I bought it to use on job sites, but ended up preferring to use tool bags mainly because stuff was always falling out of the outside pockets.  So, of course, I’m tempted by this one, because it’s different.”

“Yeah, I’m a tool junkie.”

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Reader Find: Uncle Bill’s “Sliver-Gripper” Tweezers

Saturday, March 10th, 2007

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Michael writes: “I was reminded today – twice actually – what a great tool these are.  I bought my first pair a few years ago from a brick-and-mortar camping store that was going out of business.  I recently found them again at Lee Valley and bought several more.  They make great gifts for woodworkers.  One of the neat features is the small clip that that comes with them., which allows you to keep the tweezers on a key chain.  I’ve easily removed slivers I couldn’t even see with these.  It’s a simple product that does what it’s supposed to do and still made in the USA.”

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Reader Find: The “World’s Kindest Nail Brush”

Tuesday, January 23rd, 2007
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It’s definitely manly to get your hands dirty, but there’s nothing manly about showing up for a date with black crap ground into your pores and skin.  Nor is there anything particularly manly in using chemicals or stiff brushes that leave your hands looking like a burn victim.  Try this instead:

Dan writes: “This is a soft plastic-bristled nailbrush — ironically, it doesn’t work all that well at getting grime out from under nails because it’s a bit too soft, but it’s fantastic at getting ground-in dirt from the backs of hands, around cuticles, the crinkly bits of knuckles, etc.  And at $7.50 for a dozen, you can put them everywhere.”

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Finds: Framing and Glazer Tool

Thursday, January 11th, 2007
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Doing your own framing is both rewarding and an imperial crapton cheaper than paying to have it done — assuming you have the right tools.  One of the more necessary tools in framing is a framing and glazing gun, which attaches mattes to frames easily and accurately. 

It works like a horizontal staple gun; the reversible head works with 1/2″ framing or 1/4″ glazing points.  It drives points exactly parallel to and flush with picture backing or glass.  It also reduces the chances of tearing any backing or of cracking the glass.

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Reader Find: The Finger Wrench

Wednesday, January 10th, 2007
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James writes: “The magnetic finger glove from yesterday looks interesting, but the magnet probably won’t hold a nut of bolt in place while the complementary part turns.  Lee Valley did it better and cheaper with their Finger Wrench.  Made of high-impact ABS, it will keep your nut or bolt from moving.”

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Finds: Drill Holster

Friday, December 15th, 2006
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Instead of putting your drill in the in tool belt why not sling one low around your hips “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly” style with a drill holster.  Clint Eastwood would be proud.

These holsters from Lee Valley keep your drill handy at a 45-degree tilt for quick draw situations.   They say that — besides looking very cool — the angle keeps the drill’s center of gravity directly over the holster and tucks in the exposed handle to prevent it knocking around.  You can even choose from a traditional leather holster – who wouldn’t want to go all “Gunsmoke” on the jobsite – and a soft-sided woven nylon version for those of you who want a more contemporary feel.

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