{"id":40384,"date":"2022-10-18T13:37:05","date_gmt":"2022-10-18T20:37:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kk.org\/cooltools\/?p=40384"},"modified":"2022-10-18T13:37:08","modified_gmt":"2022-10-18T20:37:08","slug":"a-look-at-the-proxxon-motorized-angle-polisher","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kk.org\/cooltools\/a-look-at-the-proxxon-motorized-angle-polisher\/","title":{"rendered":"A Look at the Proxxon Motorized Angle Polisher"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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A Look at the Proxxon Motorized Angle Polisher<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Last issue<\/a>, I wrote about Adam Savage<\/strong> restoring the yellowed plastic cover of a vintage Nagra IV-S audio recorder. He ended up using a combination of a 12% hydrogen-peroxide<\/a> bath and stages of a polishing compound to bring the cover back to its former glory. In this video<\/a>, he talks about the Proxxon motorized angle polisher<\/a> he uses while restoring the faded and scratched plastic dome on a spacesuit helmet replica and extolling the virtues of the tool.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Paint Coatings: The Great Weapon Against Rust<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Grady<\/strong> of the fantastic Practical Engineering<\/em> channel continues his series on corrosion engineering<\/a> by looking at<\/a> one of the great weapons wielded in the war against steel rust: paint (or more accurately paint coatings).<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Next-Level Oscillating Multi-Tool Tips<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Wow. James<\/strong> of Stumpy Nubs<\/em> always brings the goods, but I learned so much from this video<\/a> on improving one\u2019s use of an oscillating multi-tool. I just recently bought my first cheap oscillating tool<\/a> (to see how I like it) and am just beginning to learn how to use it properly. Even if you\u2019ve had an oscillating tool for a while, I bet you\u2019ll learn something here. How to angle your plunge cuts, pre-scoring cuts, holding onto the blade for better control (yes, it\u2019s safe), using semi-circular blades for making straighter lines, so much more. Lots of tips for cutting metal with an oscillator, too. And, James has a good recommendation<\/a> for an inexpensive blade assortment.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Quick ‘N Dirty Aluminum Casting<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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In this Daniel Lupien<\/strong> YouTube short<\/a>, he shows you how easy it is to create a simple sand mold and cast it in aluminum. All you basically need is a chunk of aluminum, a crucible<\/a> and tongs, a source of heat, some kinetic sand<\/a> (or regular casting sand<\/a>), and something to press into the sand to create the mold.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
No-Cost Stud Finder<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
When my wife and I moved to our new digs in Benicia, CA last fall, I needed to install a swivel-arm wall mount for our TV. I simply used a 1″ disk magnet<\/a> I had on-hand to locate the stud. No fancy stud finder needed. In this Becky Stern tip<\/a>, she shows the method of using a string and a magnet. Easy peasy. If you\u2019re uncomfortable with this method and want to make sure to find the center of the stud and locate (and steer clear of) any wire runs, pipes, etc., sophisticated imaging scanners can be had for under $30<\/a>.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Fixing a Leaky Faucet with a Ten Dollar Tool<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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We know that professional plumbing doesn\u2019t come cheap. Doing your own basic maintenance and repairs may seem intimidating, but it shouldn\u2019t. Jobs like clearing a trap, changing a toilet float assembly, or replacing faucet washers are relatively simple and easy. Years ago, I changed\u00a0a toilet float kit<\/a>. It was easy (after getting the very frozen-in old assembly out). And, I felt like I\u2019d accomplished something and saved myself over $100. The replacement kit was $15.

Mark Frauenfelder<\/strong>\u00a0of\u00a0Cool Tools<\/em>\u00a0recently replaced the rubber washer in his shower. He writes in\u00a0Recomendo<\/a>: \u201cOur shower head was leaking, even after I replaced the rubber washer.\u00a0YouTube informed me that I had a scarred valve seat<\/a>, which is the brass ring that\u2019s supposed to form a tight seal against the washer. I bought a\u00a0reseating tool<\/a>\u00a0for about $10 on Amazon, which smooths the surface of the valve seat. It worked, and saved me a $150 plumber visit.\u201d<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Notable Quotables<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\u201cMove carefully and fix things.\u201d -Civic technologist,\u00a0Bill Hunt<\/strong>

\u201cRead your fear as excitement.\u201d -Author and public speaking guru\u00a0Scott Birkin<\/strong>\u00a0[Said about public speaking, but applicable to many other, similar situations.]<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Shop Talk<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Reader\u00a0<\/em>Art Elliott<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0shares this tip:<\/em>

\u201cMy fav pencil is\u00a0the tri-conderoga<\/a>. It\u2019s the best of both worlds. Three sided, so it doesn\u2019t roll away, and thinner than a regular carpenters pencil, so you get sharper lines, but it\u2019s also thicker than a regular pencil, so the lines are still nice and thick.\u00a0My family got me a pack for Father\u2019s Day and they\u2019re my go-to in the garage.\u201d<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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On the issue of CA glue curing accelerated by water or baking soda or baking soda and water, reader\u00a0<\/em>Josh Martin<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0writes:<\/em>

\u201cSetting CA glue with water makes an inconsistent, often crumbly consistency to the set glue. Baking soda improves on this, but nothing works as well as accelerator (or just time).\u201d

In reference to storing CA glue in the freezer, reader\u00a0<\/em>KX4WD<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0enthuses:<\/em>

\u201cThe money I could have saved on super glues over the years with this storage tip!\u201d<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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