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Hakko Wire Strippers Review
Many pairs of wire strippers have come and gone in my life, but these wire strippers by Hakko has remained throughout. They’ve stayed sharp over years of frequent use, and this flared part of the handle makes them a joy to hold and use. The rubber grips have a powder mixed into the rubber to…
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Fabric Scissors (Watercolor Speedpaint 12)
The 12th watercolor in my Tools series in a pair of fabric scissors. In case you are interested, I’ve made a post cataloging all the supplies I use to create watercolor paintings. When I’m done painting, I scan it in, touch it up, and upload it to my print shop, in case you are interested…
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Heavy Duty Scissors (Watercolor Speedpaint 11)
The 11th watercolor in my Tools series in a pair of heavy duty scissors. In case you are interested, I’ve made a post cataloging all the supplies I use to create watercolor paintings. When I’m done painting, I scan it in, touch it up, and upload it to my print shop, in case you are…
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Olfa 5003 Ratchet-Lock Heavy-Duty Utility Knife Review
Every maker needs a reliable utility blade, and my favorite, my Old Faithful, is the Olfa 5003 ratchet-lock heavy-duty utility knife. It’s the most versatile option in a standard class of tools that includes these cheapo box cutters and these more industrial utility knives. Its biggest upside is the shaped metal blade holder at the…
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My Experience Getting Licensed in Ham Radio
I just got my ham radio license! I started studying for my ham radio test at the suggestion of my friend David, who was also studying for his first license at the time. He made a strong pitch to my technological curiosity and urban survivalist interests by suggesting we could potentially communicate with each other…
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Whisk (Watercolor Speedpaint 10)
The 10th watercolor in my Tools series in a whisk. In case you are interested, I’ve made a post cataloging all the supplies I use to create watercolor paintings. When I’m done painting, I scan it in, touch it up, and upload it to my print shop, in case you are interested in owning a…
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Retractable Tape Measure (Watercolor Speedpaint 09)
The 9th watercolor in my Tools series in a retractable tape measure. In case you are interested, I’ve made a post cataloging all the supplies I use to create watercolor paintings. When I’m done painting, I scan it in, touch it up, and upload it to my print shop, in case you are interested in…
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Solderless Breadboard (Watercolor Speedpaint 08)
The 8th watercolor in my Tools series in a solderless breadboard. In case you are interested, I’ve made a post cataloging all the supplies I use to create watercolor paintings. When I’m done painting, I scan it in, touch it up, and upload it to my print shop, in case you are interested in owning…
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Garmin Fenix 6S Pro Smartwatch Review
The Garmin Fenix 6S smartwatch is the first watch I’ve worn since the Moto 360. It’s hailed as the ultimate sports and adventure watch and includes maps and onboard music storage. I was skeptical about wearing a watch at all, but wanted the fitness tracking features of an activity tracker in an attractive package I…
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