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1 vote	I use welding gloves from Lowe’s, whatever brand they have. So long as I don’t let the ... posted 2016-01-11 11:49:49 in reply to Best gloves for handling cast-iron (and grilling?)
1 vote	Yeah, the Alvin 9866B Brass Bullet sharpener. ... posted 2015-06-01 11:21:03 in reply to My 20yo Panasonic battery powered pencil sharpener died. Suggest a new one?
0 votes	Drop the bed door, build a cheap 2×4 ramp with some 3/4” plywood, and get a hand truck to... posted 2015-06-01 11:19:38 in reply to Sometype of hoist for a truck
votes	How many can you scan in fifteen minutes? Take that number, multiply by four, and give it a cost yo... posted 2014-01-25 18:56:40 in reply to Least expensive (but competent) scanning service for docs?
votes	I previously reviewed an algebra app; have you tried it? http://kk.org/cooltools/archives/6504... posted 2013-05-10 07:17:33 in reply to Need a guide to math software.
votes	We're not talking about mathematics, we're talking about cooking, a practical application of skills ... posted 2013-05-02 07:25:30 in reply to What's the best digital scale that measures to 0.01g precision?
votes	I'd just find the FLACs I wanted off Pirate Bay and pull then down. I already own the CDs, so why d... posted 2013-04-01 05:19:06 in reply to Best (fastest) way to download large audio CD library to large digital storage device
votes	Recently I swapped a HDD out of an iPod. I repair laptops regularly for friends and co-workers. I ... posted 2013-02-05 05:46:26 in reply to What's your first stop for repair tutorials?
votes	I now have a Canon Pixma 882... ADF, scanning, pretty impressive.... posted 2013-01-21 15:10:54 in reply to What is the best scanner for line-art, in terms of ease-of-use and compactness?
votes	I think what you're looking for is someone to write the authoritative article on the subject. You c... posted 2012-12-28 14:04:39 in reply to Water Purification Usability/Storage Knowledge?
votes	It's too bad North Carolina finally started going after Turtle Island; Eustace Conway is probably th... posted 2012-12-26 05:38:43 in reply to How to learn primitive skills
votes	For $3k you could easily source a 6kw NG backup generator. A quick check of pricing looks like $170... posted 2012-11-06 08:02:27 in reply to Post Sandy Question #2: Generator
votes	So, this is asset management. My domain expertise is in this field, so you are describing a means t... posted 2012-10-11 08:43:17 in reply to OKOBAN - tags to assist in returning lost items
votes	sigh Anyone ever wonder what happened to these guys: http://www.flatwireready.com/products/electrica... posted 2012-08-13 06:18:48 in reply to Wireless light switches
votes	Your car comes with a tire iron and screw jack. What's wrong with that?... posted 2012-05-15 09:33:55 in reply to flat tire replacing tool
votes	On the recommendation from consumer review aggregator Consumer Search, I went with a Stihl FSE 60 (h... posted 2012-04-22 16:28:56 in reply to Best Grass Trimmer
votes	Craftsman tool bag, Sears. They usually have them on sale for seven bucks during holidays. Memoria... posted 2012-04-18 07:40:52 in reply to In-Flight/In-Car Gadget Bag?
votes	Small carabiners. Keys will even lay flat. Or, get a small cord and just tie a knot.... posted 2012-04-09 17:02:04 in reply to Best Keyring or Keychain
votes	I think her problem might not be in consumption but construction. Does she write much as a compleme... posted 2012-03-06 09:26:05 in reply to Good Spelling App for a 1st Grader
votes	Hmmm... I would suggest headlamp restorer first. The car industry has a few solutions for this, alo... posted 2012-02-08 09:33:01 in reply to Can I fix my iPhone 4's scratched camera?
votes	http://kk.org/cooltools/archives/006076.php... posted 2012-02-07 12:08:32 in reply to Digital Nomad Kit
votes	He should just talk to me for a half-hour. He'll take up a plumbing or electricial trade, and never... posted 2012-02-03 11:16:35 in reply to What is the best general introduction to computers for kids?
votes	I can't evaluate any of the other choices, but thinking this through one-handed, how is he going to ... posted 2012-01-16 09:09:30 in reply to One-handed multitool?
votes	I'd like to know why people don't cast votes for answers. -C... posted 2012-01-10 16:39:56 in reply to What can we do to make Cool Tools better?
votes	Laptop or desktop with HDMI output to your TV. Done.... posted 2012-01-10 16:35:27 in reply to best way to avoid TV cable fees?
votes	My sister-in-law solves this problem in a stylish way: she buys old luggage and stacks it right in t... posted 2012-01-10 16:30:08 in reply to What is the best storage system for a small apartment?
votes	I seem to recall a technique that was along the lines of a pen or stick you wore on/near your abdome... posted 2012-01-10 16:23:40 in reply to Best devices for correcting bad posture?
votes	I dunno, it sounds like a bed board. These are foldable planks made of cardboard, wood, or sheetroc... posted 2011-12-19 07:50:41 in reply to platform for attic that is compact
votes	Freecycle.... posted 2011-12-09 08:50:43 in reply to What to do with old appliances?
votes	Having scanned/ PDF copies of essential documents also saves loads of time when inevitably some agen... posted 2011-12-05 11:04:27 in reply to Fireproof Safe - Any recommendations for a small document safe?
votes	You cannot use ScanSnap unless they will sell you one with TWAIN drivers. Sans TWAIN drivers, you a... posted 2011-12-05 11:02:38 in reply to What is the best scanner for line-art, in terms of ease-of-use and compactness?
votes	An alternative to soldering is to use wire nuts (get the grey ones at Home Depot, smallest blister p... posted 2011-12-03 13:26:44 in reply to Best Smoke Alarm?
votes	"... leaving unsightly wires dangling" which is your cue to CHANGE THE BATTERY. You could go to Radi... posted 2011-11-30 12:00:32 in reply to Best Smoke Alarm?
votes	I love these: http://www.ytgloves.com/products.asp?categoryId=40 Waterproof Winter Gloves were awes... posted 2011-11-17 06:29:01 in reply to What are the best waterproof winter work gloves
votes	I gave my men Leatherman Waves, with 50' of 300# test paracord wrapped on a carabiner. One of the m... posted 2011-08-14 06:57:16 in reply to Groomsmen gifts
votes	I actually removed a Harbor Breeze from my son's room and got him a Hunter instead. The Hunter mode... posted 2011-08-10 07:54:47 in reply to Quietest Ceiling Fan?
votes	If you want to go beyond the BSA Handbook, get this: http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___8... posted 2011-08-09 08:58:00 in reply to What's the best backpacking compass? Orienteering how-to?
votes	There is no free service that would give you 300+ days of financial movement of a stock over 15sec i... posted 2011-08-08 02:33:23 in reply to What's a good source of historical stock price data?
votes	If you have an Android device, Google Earth has enough layers available to display any features near... posted 2011-08-08 02:29:31 in reply to Is there an automobile GPS that displays lake, river or mountain names
votes	Colored rubberbands. Pick a color, add one rubberband to one end, another rubberband to the other. ... posted 2011-07-29 06:19:18 in reply to System for managing electronic device cables
votes	DC can run directly from a battery source, so if you're composing your circuit, maybe you should con... posted 2011-07-18 05:59:29 in reply to DC pump or AC pump with inverter?
votes	Tommy Hilfiger boxer briefs. Done.... posted 2011-07-18 05:57:13 in reply to Socks and boxer briefs
votes	We did "The Hobbit" earlier this year, six and a half year old boy. He really liked it, spoiled him... posted 2011-06-14 08:21:38 in reply to Night time reading list for 7 1/2 yr. old boy
votes	Nook Color, hands down. Your eInk criterion limits you to cheap Chinese knockoffs. If you're willi... posted 2011-06-04 16:05:45 in reply to Which is the most open/hackable e-reader?
votes	Panama Jack Polarized. Usually around ten bucks, they never break. My Oakleys break, these don't, ... posted 2011-06-04 16:02:55 in reply to What are the essential "must-have" tools for the beach?
votes	Get the router near an external window.... posted 2011-06-04 16:01:51 in reply to How can I improve the range of an Airport Extreme Router (2011)?
votes	I'd suggest CLR first, but you might have already tried the obvious.... posted 2011-06-04 16:00:55 in reply to Shower Cleaner
votes	This is a request for more info: what have you tried, so no one recommends something that hasn't wor... posted 2011-06-04 16:00:18 in reply to Shower Cleaner
votes	Yes, it comes in a bag. It's called concrete mix. Seriously. You can't beat this with stuff from ... posted 2011-05-28 18:17:01 in reply to Broken Up Cement Sidewalk Repair - DIY
votes	Overcomplicating things. Honeywell makes a small (10" height) fan that can sit desktop or on the fl... posted 2011-05-28 18:15:48 in reply to Need a new fan
votes	1) rare-earth magnets 2) vacuum suction -C... posted 2011-05-28 18:10:08 in reply to How can I remove a broken easy out?
votes	You need to run a mature ROI calculation for this. Panels in lieu of windows means your room(s) are... posted 2011-05-28 18:08:22 in reply to I'd like to power my condo with solar power. How do I do it?
votes	I own a Tablet PC (HP TZ2500) and OneNote is perfect for capturing my handwriting. I prefer to have... posted 2011-05-28 18:00:24 in reply to Tablet/Stylus/Software combo for handwritten electronic journal
votes	Why not add a window as well?... posted 2011-05-25 05:25:01 in reply to Anything I should do while I have a wall open?