When I was laid off in the last recession I would pick up my daughter and my friend’s son from preschool. My friend isn’t know for his mechanical expertise–he’s an amazing musician, but you do not want him working on your car. Or water heater. Or, well, anything that requires tools, which was good as …
Tag: tools
Mar 11
I.T. Toolkit
Lots of places that sell computer and computer accessories also sell “computer toolkits.” I put that in quotes because they are kind of a joke, consisting of one useful tool and a bunch of useless stuff you will never use. If you work on computers or plan to, here is the list of items in …
Dec 18
Review: Victorinox USB Swiss Army Knife
As an I.T. guy, this is one of the single most useful devices ever invented, and one of the few multifunction tools which I use every part of. Features: knife flat screwdriver / nail file LED flashlight ink pen USB flash drive scissors The scissors are tough enough to cut through zip ties, wire ties, …
Dec 05
Review: Best. Screwdriver. Ever.
For almost seven years I have used the Allway Composite 4-IN-1 screwdriver. It is lightweight, ergonomic, and unlike most screwdrivers, not top-heavy, so it doesn’t fall out of your tool pouch. The body is fiberglass and plastic. Unlike most multi-bit screwdrivers, this doesn’t try to have a bit for every possible size and use: it just comes …
