gsport
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what do you guys think of the show Cool Tools on DIY?? i myself like it and have the DVR set to record them.. during the holidays they have the holiday blitz and a marithon evey year..
Cool Tools on DIY
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csp
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I can't get past the guy that hosts it. Something about him is very annoying.
muibubbles
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lmao chris grundy? yeah just his whole cheesy attitude is annoying.. show is pretty cool but is somewhat dumb... i saw like the top 10 tools episode and they showed this like impact screwdriver that doesnt exist. i was looking for it everywhere, nothing. went to the diy network site and they had like 4 products... so pointless.
DanCo
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The show is ok, but the host is a bit of an ***, always barking. They have shown some decent tools. I only watch the show when there's nothing else on.
Cameronl
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billymade
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A little googling reveals; interesting info about his career: he got his start as a stand up comedian, got into acting and now works as a television host! So, that tells allot of the story! 
Show is showcasing his style... less on his knowledge or content....
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Grundy
Show is showcasing his style... less on his knowledge or content.... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Grundy
Ign
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Can't stand it.
Don't understand why he has to yell all the time.
It's like an info-mercial, every tool he sees is the best evar. Not a review of tools, no constructive criticism or comparisons.
Don't understand why he has to yell all the time.
It's like an info-mercial, every tool he sees is the best evar. Not a review of tools, no constructive criticism or comparisons.
SpeedCoach
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I generally enjoy the show - and I do have the DVR set to get new episodes....
Most of the tools are silly, but once in a while there's some cool stuff (Cool Tools I guess!).
But I'm over the yelling, barking, and "YEEEEOOOWWWW" 'ing.
Tim Allen would make a good host though
Most of the tools are silly, but once in a while there's some cool stuff (Cool Tools I guess!).
But I'm over the yelling, barking, and "YEEEEOOOWWWW" 'ing.
Tim Allen would make a good host though
Coach James
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I used to watch it but had my fill of My Screamer.
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briggsguy17
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I hate shows like that where the intent is good but they put a dumb ***, know nothing host in and it is a buzz kill for me. Like that Courtney chick on Spike TVs auto shows, nice to look at but as soon as she starts talking I want to punch the TV. 
Most of it is overpriced gimmicky **** - but I still catch it from time to time. I mean, how many other tool shows are there to choose from?
The host is weird, but really doesn't bother me too much most of the time. I like that he gets amped up/excited about tools.
The host is weird, but really doesn't bother me too much most of the time. I like that he gets amped up/excited about tools.
woody 73
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I agree. I don't seem to be able to find many of the products on store shelves (not that I'm a serious tool-geek).
I DVR'd the marathon and fast-forwarded through 80% of the episodes (the How It's Made TV series is much better if/when I want to see how they make certain products)
Boost Creep
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i've tried watching a few times but the host annoyed me too.
rwhite692
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boiler7904
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Good way to see / get a taste of things that local stores don't necessarily have on the shelf yet. I don't use Grundy or any of the other DIY network's "expert" opinions to make a buying decision. That's what the internet is for.
DVR it so I can fast forward through the gimmicks. Closed captioning and mute is the best way to watch the show otherwise.
DVR it so I can fast forward through the gimmicks. Closed captioning and mute is the best way to watch the show otherwise.
A29
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I may watch it but with the sound off.
rwhite692
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I hate shows like that where the intent is good but they put a dumb ***, know nothing host in and it is a buzz kill for me. Like that Courtney chick on Spike TVs auto shows, nice to look at but as soon as she starts talking I want to punch the TV.
Not to hijack, but...
I will take Courtney Hansen as a car-show host(ess) ANY day...Have met her and she is very down-to-earth, very nice. She also knows her way around cars and motorsports better than most hosts on TV.
When Brutsman pushed out Courtney in order to insert his wife into Overhaulin', man, what a disappointment.
Courtney actually used to help with working on the cars, etc. Adrienne was always appearing to be terrified that she might break a nail just by walking onto the set.
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Yep, what Woody said. Someone should send this thread to DIY
rwhite692
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Replace Chris Grundy with Courtney Hansen and Lou Santiago....
THAT would make for a great show!
THAT would make for a great show!
Ign
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Amy Matthews from DIY's Sweat Equity.............I'd hit that! And she appears to actually work.
briggsguy17
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muibubbles
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oh my this thread is about to head in THAT direction...... haha
I second that many of the tools shown on there are very gimmicky... you know, the kind of things you buy on impulse and then end up realizing you'd prefer to stick to the basics which end up being less of a hassle and won't get you mocked at the job-site. With that said, sometimes there really are some nice tools on the show and its kinda like giving you a heads-up about a product you may not have heard of before. Then if it looks interesting you can look up info, reviews etc on the internet. There is at least one thing however which makes the show almost intolerable...
Chris Grundy is annoying... very...annoying. Amy Matthews on the other hand I could deal with, I mean shes pretty good lookin' and way more mellow. All they'd have to do is can grundy as suggested and put Amy in some 'victoria secret' like outfits and have her show us some new tools. I'm sure many guys would be quite happy about that... the network would never allow that though - it would go against their ultra-liberal agendas. Anyways, yeah I might catch a clip of cool tools on occasion but when I do its usually on you-tube or whatever since I virtually never watch TV anymore.
Chris Grundy is annoying... very...annoying. Amy Matthews on the other hand I could deal with, I mean shes pretty good lookin' and way more mellow. All they'd have to do is can grundy as suggested and put Amy in some 'victoria secret' like outfits and have her show us some new tools. I'm sure many guys would be quite happy about that... the network would never allow that though - it would go against their ultra-liberal agendas. Anyways, yeah I might catch a clip of cool tools on occasion but when I do its usually on you-tube or whatever since I virtually never watch TV anymore.
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