{"id":7644,"date":"2012-11-26T17:44:54","date_gmt":"2012-11-27T00:44:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/kk.org\/cooltools\/?p=7644"},"modified":"2012-11-26T17:44:54","modified_gmt":"2012-11-27T00:44:54","slug":"cool-tools-wanted","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kk.org\/cooltools\/cool-tools-wanted\/","title":{"rendered":"Cool Tools Wanted"},"content":{"rendered":"

While working on the Best of Cool Tools book, I’ve collected a bunch of queries that need good tool candidates. Please answer if you have a recommendation. We’ve turned off the comments for this posting, so follow the Answer link to the proper Ask Cool Tools thread to answer.<\/em><\/p>\n

What is the best decent portable metal detector? Not best, not cheapest. (Answer here<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Looking for a good book or website that supplies ergonomic figures for all kinds of activities: best table height, diameter of tool handle, space needed for steering wheel, height to put swicthes, etc. (Answer here<\/a>)<\/p>\n

What is the ideal starter welding rig? Just to try out for simple jobs. (Answer here<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Best guide for raising rabbits for food? (Answer here<\/a>)<\/p>\n

I’d like to set up a digital weather station in our yard and read the results in my office. Need a basic reliable unit. (Answer here<\/a>)<\/p>\n

I like the idea of using a chain saw mill to make big lumber from logs. Does anyone have a recommendation for the hardware? (Answer here<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Need a good source — book and website — for beginning a marine aquarium. (Answer here<\/a>)<\/p>\n

I am in the market for RV-ish vehicle: a small thing I can sleep in and live on the road, but not a full-fledged RV. (Answer here<\/a>)<\/p>\n

My friend’s cabin needs a composting toilet. What’s the best off-the shelf unit? (Answer here<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Has anyone installed a backyard windmill with battery for electricity? (Answer here<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Now with eBay is there any point to government surplus? Are surplus auctions worthwhile? (Answer here<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Can anyone point me to great advice for using junk yards these days? How it works, what not to do, etc.? (Answer here<\/a>)<\/p>\n

What’s the best guidebook for homemade backpacking food? (Answer here<\/a>)<\/p>\n

I need a good but inexpensive respirator for solvents you’d use while finishing wood. (Answer here<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Looking for recommendations on learning primitive skills, like making a bow and animal traps. Youtube? DVDs? Website? Book? Workshop? (Answer here<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Is Troybuilt still the best garden tiller? Any reputable and cheaper alternatives that you’ve used? (Answer here<\/a>)<\/p>\n

What’s the best deal for soft-pellet guns? (Answer here<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Where should I go for advice about how to lobby state or federal legislators (responsibly)? (Answer here<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Is there a “world’s best” garden shovel? (Answer here<\/a>)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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