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    Tronex Cutters and Pliers (USA made)

    First off, I want to thank Nina at Tronex for sending the samples that made this review possible! I apologize if this is a bit wordy, it actually was longer but I split it into two parts.:D A review on the tools (this part) and a comparison under the microscope (against two other cutters), see...
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    All about Multimeters

    Everything you wanted to know about multimeters but were afraid to ask! After writing a recent post about the fuses found in Fluke multimeters, I realized that there is a lot of FUD about multimeters. I have seen a lot of threads where there have been huge debates on multimeters. Often times...
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    Intel Galileo Board Free!

    This isn't really a tool per se but its useful for those of us that are more technologically inclined. The Intel Galileo is a high-powered version of the super common Arduino board. Arduino is a simplified microcontroller which can be used for automation and monitoring. Before, Arduino...
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    Android: SwiftKey keyboard now free

    Not exactly a tool deal but a heads up for those that have an android phone; SwiftKey keyboard is now free. Back when they added the swipe feature it was pretty rubbish. Recently, I've been frustrated with the slow bloated feeling of Swype so I thought I would give SwiftKey a try again. So...
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    Greenlee DM-860 500,000count DMM multimeter + extras

    Another great tool by Greenlee. This multimeter has an astounding 500,000 counts (means the display can read up to 500000) and accuracy of up to 0.02%. It has a unique benefit for those in audio or signals work with its dBm measurement where you can chose from one of almost two dozen impedance...
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    Hakko FX-888D Soldering Station $65 Frys B&M

    Was walking through Frys today and came across this great deal. This is a name brand temperature controlled soldering station which usually runs $90-110. This price is pretty close to the clones and knockoffs. For those that don't know Weller and Hakko are direct competitors in quality. This is...
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    Harbor Freight Taiwan OEM

    Please forgive me if this is well known or it isn't the right area (if it's not, mods please move it). I love playing detective and decided to see which company made the harbor freight insulated screwdrivers. Searching eventually led me to this company: http://www.forge-master.com/home.html...
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