[dorkbotdc-blabber] Make: Online Toolbox

[Alden Hart]

Hemostats. Medium size. Small tips. Indispensable.

Alden

David Edwards wrote:
> Dunno if this counts as "indispensable", but... A small collection of 
> little (variously shaped) wooden blocks, originally intended for 
> small(er) children. Fabulous for impromptu jigs when trying to 
> (quickly) clamp oddly-shaped work pieces, and brightly painted so they 
> don't get lost in the scrap. (And I can play with them while trying to 
> figure out how to proceed.)
>
> On Fri, Feb 27, 2009 at 4:25 AM, Gareth Branwyn 
> <garethbranwyn at comcast.net <mailto:garethbranwyn at comcast.net>> wrote:
>
>     Hello Gareth's Brain Trust
>
>     For my next Make: Online Toolbox column, I want to do 5-10 tools
>     that you didn't know you couldn't live without until you've lived
>     with them -- or um, something like that. The basic idea is tools
>     that become an indispensable part of your workflow once you
>     discover them. They can be anything from a modest tool (solder tip
>     cleaning genie) to something more substantial (a laser cutter).
>
>     What are some of your candidates?
>
>     So as not to unnecessarily burden your in-box, my next column
>     after that will be on jigs, rigs, and clamps. What are some of
>     your favorite third hands around the shop?
>
>
>     Thanks so much for your input. Always appreciated. If I use your
>     suggestions, I will provide links 'o love back to your websites.
>
>
>     Gareth
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