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Editorial: Little Things Make A Difference

Tuesday, December 11th, 2007
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The factors that lead to a tool purchase are often much simpler than tool companies might imagine. For example, a few weeks ago when I was picking out a pull saw at the local big box, the final push that led me to whip out my wallet and buy was the fact that one model included a case while the other didn’t.

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Hot or Not? Vaughan’s (Vaporware?) S2 Hammer

Tuesday, August 14th, 2007

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After supposedly winning a number of design awards (andreceiving some great press from gadget blog Gizmodo), Vaughan’s uber-modern S2 hammer has become an internet darling; we see the same picture of it — the one above, which we stole from Gizmodo along with everyone else — everywhere, along with a the designer’s claims that it’ll “drive a nail to the hilt with just two strokes.” 

But does this hammer actually exist?  Despite all the talk, we can’t find mention of it on either Vaughn’s pro or amateur sites.  And even though some blogs have suggested that it’s “flying off shelves,” we can’t find one for sale anywhere.

So first of all, have you seen one of these for sale, and if so, where?  Second, if you did find one, do you believe the hype?  Would you buy one?  Let us know in comments.

The S2 Hammer [Gizmodo]

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Finds: The BowJak Board Straightener

Tuesday, September 12th, 2006
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We came across this handy tool from Vaughan & Bushnell today; It’s a hinged lever arm designed to help you straighten boards when installing them as flooring or decking.  Just tap it into place against the subfloor or adjacent joist and pull the handle to bend the board into place.

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