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.)<br>
<br><div class="gmail_quote">On Fri, Feb 27, 2009 at 4:25 AM, Gareth Branwyn <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:garethbranwyn@comcast.net">garethbranwyn@comcast.net</a>></span> wrote:<br><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="border-left: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 0.8ex; padding-left: 1ex;">
Hello Gareth's Brain Trust<br>
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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).<br>
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What are some of your candidates?<br>
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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?<br>
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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.<br>
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Gareth<br>
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