{"id":43052,"date":"2024-11-01T10:27:54","date_gmt":"2024-11-01T17:27:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kk.org\/cooltools\/?p=43052"},"modified":"2024-11-01T10:27:56","modified_gmt":"2024-11-01T17:27:56","slug":"gars-tips-tools-issue-187","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kk.org\/cooltools\/gars-tips-tools-issue-187\/","title":{"rendered":"Gar&#8217;s Tips &#038; Tools &#8211; Issue #187"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>Gar\u2019s Tips, Tools, and Shop Tales is published by Cool Tools Lab. To receive the newsletter a week early, sign up\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/garstips.substack.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">here.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1><strong>TOYS! Decent Dual-Action Airbrush for Under $55!<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/kk.org\/cooltools\/files\/2024\/11\/gar1-1024x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43053\" width=\"326\" height=\"326\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kk.org\/cooltools\/files\/2024\/11\/gar1-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/kk.org\/cooltools\/files\/2024\/11\/gar1-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/kk.org\/cooltools\/files\/2024\/11\/gar1-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/kk.org\/cooltools\/files\/2024\/11\/gar1-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/kk.org\/cooltools\/files\/2024\/11\/gar1.jpeg 1456w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 326px) 100vw, 326px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I have an expensive\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/geni.us\/ziAm6\">Iwata Revolution<\/a>\u00a0airbrush (and an\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/geni.us\/WPdoem1\">Iwata Ninja Jet compressor<\/a>). I love\/hate it. It is amazing \u2014 when it\u2019s behaving properly, and more importantly, when I\u2019m behaving \u2014 taking the time to use it and clean it properly. I don\u2019t like being intimidated by my tools and this tool intimidates me. As a result, I don\u2019t use it as often as I could, and consequently, after years of owning it, I\u2019m still not that good at it. So, imagine my temptation after seeing this review (and others) raving about the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/geni.us\/MLV8JY\">Ovega Airbrush Kit with Compressor<\/a>\u00a0for $52. It sounds like an amazing tool from the reviews and I bet if I owned one, I would reach for it for at least 75% of my airbrushing work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"epyt-video-wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\"  id=\"_ytid_19320\"  width=\"480\" height=\"270\"  data-origwidth=\"480\" data-origheight=\"270\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Dl6NEY45pH8?enablejsapi=1&#038;autoplay=0&#038;cc_load_policy=0&#038;cc_lang_pref=&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;loop=0&#038;modestbranding=0&#038;rel=1&#038;fs=1&#038;playsinline=0&#038;autohide=2&#038;theme=dark&#038;color=red&#038;controls=1&#038;\" class=\"__youtube_prefs__  epyt-is-override  no-lazyload\" title=\"YouTube player\"  allow=\"fullscreen; accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-skipgform_ajax_framebjll=\"\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1><strong>The Essential Craftsman\u2019s EDC<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"epyt-video-wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\"  id=\"_ytid_18085\"  width=\"480\" height=\"270\"  data-origwidth=\"480\" data-origheight=\"270\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kOhY_D9C2T4?enablejsapi=1&#038;autoplay=0&#038;cc_load_policy=0&#038;cc_lang_pref=&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;loop=0&#038;modestbranding=0&#038;rel=1&#038;fs=1&#038;playsinline=0&#038;autohide=2&#038;theme=dark&#038;color=red&#038;controls=1&#038;\" class=\"__youtube_prefs__  epyt-is-override  no-lazyload\" title=\"YouTube player\"  allow=\"fullscreen; accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-skipgform_ajax_framebjll=\"\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019ve always admired the clear, calm, and grounded wisdom of&nbsp;<strong>Scott Wadsworth<\/strong>, aka&nbsp;<em>The Essential Craftsman<\/em>. I have learned so much from him over the years. In this video, he empties his pockets to discuss his EDC (everyday carry). I love that it\u2019s all such homely, non-fancy, tools: a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/geni.us\/Bq5gAN\">saddleback wallet<\/a>, a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/geni.us\/2Wmcn\">Leatherman<\/a>, a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/geni.us\/ALBYh2g\">flashlight<\/a>, a keyring, and a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/geni.us\/bwVsf\">carpenter\u2019s pencil<\/a>. That\u2019s it. As usual, he has interesting things to say about each item. Regarding the flashlight, he mentions that one use is being able to point things (see next item on laser pointing).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1><strong>Use for a Laser Pointer<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/kk.org\/cooltools\/files\/2024\/11\/gar2-876x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43054\" width=\"265\" height=\"310\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kk.org\/cooltools\/files\/2024\/11\/gar2-876x1024.jpeg 876w, https:\/\/kk.org\/cooltools\/files\/2024\/11\/gar2-257x300.jpeg 257w, https:\/\/kk.org\/cooltools\/files\/2024\/11\/gar2-768x898.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/kk.org\/cooltools\/files\/2024\/11\/gar2.jpeg 1283w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 265px) 100vw, 265px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>From&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.americastestkitchen.com\/cooksillustrated\/magazines\">Cooks Illustrated<\/a>&nbsp;comes this little tip (submitted by reader&nbsp;<strong>Mel Young<\/strong>). When at a butcher, bakery, home store, or any situation where you need to point something out behind a counter or on a far away shelf, use a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/geni.us\/B7UKQyM\">laser pointer<\/a>. I have a friend who\u2019s been doing this with a penlight flashlight for years. I mean, it&nbsp;<em>is<\/em>&nbsp;called a laser&nbsp;<em>pointer<\/em>, after all. And yes, I realize that, for some, this is painfully obvious to mention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1><strong>Riveting to Watch<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/C_rieXnty9D\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"><div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/C_rieXnty9D\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <div style=\" display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\"> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; 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border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg)\"><\/div><\/div><div style=\"margin-left: auto;\"> <div style=\" width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div> <div style=\" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div><\/div><\/div> <div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\"> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/a><p style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/C_rieXnty9D\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Larry Roughton (@rough_iron55)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n<script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>Until I saw this&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C_rieXnty9D\">Instagram video<\/a>, I\u2019m not sure I ever knew the complete process for heating, passing, placing, and forming a hot rivet in old-school ironwork construction. Watch this and imagine it hundreds of feet above the ground, on narrow beams, with minimal safety equipment by today\u2019s standards. These ironworkers had to be incredibly fearless, maintaining their balance while handling heavy tools, dealing with red-hot rivets, and trusting their coworkers to perform their roles without wavering. The entire process was a blend of brute force, coordination, and artistry. The results are the iconic structures of many city skylines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1><strong>Removing Kinks from Plastic Cables<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"epyt-video-wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\"  id=\"_ytid_39716\"  width=\"480\" height=\"270\"  data-origwidth=\"480\" data-origheight=\"270\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YTmLQ9q1m50?enablejsapi=1&#038;autoplay=0&#038;cc_load_policy=0&#038;cc_lang_pref=&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;loop=0&#038;modestbranding=0&#038;rel=1&#038;fs=1&#038;playsinline=0&#038;autohide=2&#038;theme=dark&#038;color=red&#038;controls=1&#038;\" class=\"__youtube_prefs__  epyt-is-override  no-lazyload\" title=\"YouTube player\"  allow=\"fullscreen; accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-skipgform_ajax_framebjll=\"\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Kinky cables bug the stuffing out of me. I\u2019m constantly trying to work out those kinks. In this video, electronics enthusiast,&nbsp;<strong>Rich Langner<\/strong>, demonstrates how a little hot water will relax the plastic insulating jackets on cables and remove those annoying twists. And, as someone points out in the comments, you can also use this method of heat-softening plastic to create coiled cables, if you wish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1><strong>Best All-in-One Tool Sets<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"epyt-video-wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\"  id=\"_ytid_72069\"  width=\"480\" height=\"270\"  data-origwidth=\"480\" data-origheight=\"270\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/GT9XNdfX9zw?enablejsapi=1&#038;autoplay=0&#038;cc_load_policy=0&#038;cc_lang_pref=&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;loop=0&#038;modestbranding=0&#038;rel=1&#038;fs=1&#038;playsinline=0&#038;autohide=2&#038;theme=dark&#038;color=red&#038;controls=1&#038;\" class=\"__youtube_prefs__  epyt-is-override  no-lazyload\" title=\"YouTube player\"  allow=\"fullscreen; accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-skipgform_ajax_framebjll=\"\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Most of you reading this likely have one of these cheap, all-in-one budget toolkits. I\u2019ve been gifted several of these over the years (and gifted them to others). Especially for non-tool-junkies, they\u2019re a great set to keep in the hall closet or garage for picture hanging, basic repairs, and the like. In this&nbsp;<em>Project Farm<\/em>&nbsp;video,&nbsp;<em><strong>Todd<\/strong><\/em>&nbsp;tests 10 such kits, from $52 to $129. Brands tested include Kobalt, Craftsman, Harbor Freight Pittsburgh, FastPro, Getuhand, Pink Tool, DEKOPRO, Sundpey, Amazon Basics, and Eastvolt. The sets were compared for their ratchet, socket, utility knife, hammer, adjustable wrench, screwdriver, and screwdriver bit performance. The more expensive&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/geni.us\/9tLhcA8\">Kobalt<\/a>&nbsp;($129 at time of testing) and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/geni.us\/lUqpac\">Craftsman<\/a>&nbsp;($112) kits came out on top, but the surprising value here was the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/geni.us\/X2WUQ\">FastPro<\/a>&nbsp;(with 236 tools for $60!). Todd recommends the FastPro for a low-cost, light-duty, around the house or apartment toolkit, great for a young person or couple just starting out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1><strong>Shop Talk<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Readers offer their feedback, tips, tales, and tool recommendations.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Andrew Sasaki<\/strong>, an online friend I\u2019ve known for about 30 years but never met in person, sent me this. Thanks, Andrew!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/kk.org\/cooltools\/files\/2024\/11\/gar3-1024x385.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43055\" width=\"439\" height=\"164\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kk.org\/cooltools\/files\/2024\/11\/gar3-1024x385.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/kk.org\/cooltools\/files\/2024\/11\/gar3-300x113.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/kk.org\/cooltools\/files\/2024\/11\/gar3-768x289.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/kk.org\/cooltools\/files\/2024\/11\/gar3.jpeg 1456w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 439px) 100vw, 439px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>My go-to flashlight these days also happens to be a pretty good travel accessory that can serve as a night light. The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/geni.us\/RtA4w2I\">Olight\u2019s Perun 2 Mini<\/a>&nbsp;isn\u2019t cheap, but it\u2019s small (think of a $1.50 stack of nickels), crazy powerful and super versatile thanks to its magnetic tailcap and (included) headband mount. Since I\u2019ve become an Old Guy, I find myself increasingly leaning on it for reading things in bad light and finding small things that have fallen on the floor.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1><strong>Buy a Sub\/Win a Tool!<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/kk.org\/cooltools\/files\/2024\/11\/gar4-1024x963.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43056\" width=\"390\" height=\"366\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kk.org\/cooltools\/files\/2024\/11\/gar4-1024x963.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/kk.org\/cooltools\/files\/2024\/11\/gar4-300x282.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/kk.org\/cooltools\/files\/2024\/11\/gar4-768x722.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/kk.org\/cooltools\/files\/2024\/11\/gar4.jpeg 1456w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 390px) 100vw, 390px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I am loving my&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/geni.us\/pwEIe\">Workpro Multitool<\/a>&nbsp;that I raved about in&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/garstipsandtools.com\/i\/148089839\/super-cheap-multi-tool\">issue #184<\/a>. I like it so much, and it\u2019s so relatively inexpensive, that I\u2019ve been buying them for family and friends. Now, I want to buy one for one of you! Over the next two weeks, if you sign up for a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/garstipsandtools.com\/subscribe\">paid subscription<\/a>&nbsp;for&nbsp;<em>Gar\u2019s Tips &amp; Tools<\/em>, you will be eligible for a drawing to win one of these&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/geni.us\/pwEIe\">Leatherman-killers<\/a>. The holidays are coming, and this would make a great present. 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