[dorkbotdc-blabber] Make: Online Toolbox

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I second the digital calipers. I got a decent pair on ebay for $20 a while back.

I use them for everything.

I had to replace a screw from my dryer and was able to take it to home
depot to find the perfect match.

M@


On Fri, Feb 27, 2009 at 9:21 AM, McCord, Paul <Paul.McCord at uspto.gov> wrote:
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> A decent pair of calipers. My wife bought me a pir for xmas cause I wanted them. "What are you going to use them for?" She queried. Turns out the answer is - everything
> Paul
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> Hello Gareth's Brain Trust
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> 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).
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> What are some of your candidates?
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> 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?
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>
> Thanks so much for your input. Always appreciated. If I use your
> suggestions, I will provide links 'o love back to your websites.
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>
> Gareth
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