I originally saw the 3M Noise Indicator NI-100 model in a Tool Monger review by Benjamen Johnson. Now, I know 3M is a solid company and they have some fantastic products. I myself won’t use anything but their adhesive transfer tape, for instance. But, the Noise Indicator seems a bit of an odd product to me; though I can just picture a certain, well known “on the job safety” organization licking their collective lips over it. I guess it’s meant for those who are either A) too dim irresponsible to wear ear plugs when the noise becomes unpleasant or B) maybe already borderline deaf?!? [click to continue…]
Electronics
When I first was invited to attend Genie’s Blogger Summit in the heart of Amish country in Ohio, I was a little confused. It’s a garage door opener. How much to it can there be? It lifts the door up and then lowers it back down. Well, it turns out there’s a whole lot more to garage openers than meets the eye. Once I started to get past the severe culture shock of the San Diego to Amish country transition (we passed a lot of horse-drawn carriages and women with bonnets riding bicycles), I started to absorb a lot of useful information about garage door openers in general, and Genie garage door openers in specific. [click to continue…]
Before I started with the woodworking content, I wanted to share a story that involved a shrimp named Frank, a moose and Betty White, but I’m not sure how it relates to anything and I really don’t remember any of the plot or how it ends anyway. Since the story at the moment escapes me, I just thought I’d jump right in. I, myself, am not a very high techy guy, and I’m not really sure how to work most of the software on my computer. This computer mod I saw really got me considering changing my ways. I happened to be leaving a Comp USA store and noticed this CPU magazine, and, because it had this sweet wood frame on the front (and because it was free), I decided to pick it up. [click to continue…]
The use of lasers domestically was once so simple. Most were laser pointers, and used primarily for a) Making cats chase the dot around – hilarious by the way b) Getting arrested when pointing them at aircraft – don’t do this please c) Pointing the dot at someone’s chest to make them think a swat team sniper had them in their crosshairs. Oh, and occasionally they actually got used for things like pointing at stuff for presentations. Well, it’s 2010 folks, and lasers have evolved. In fact, what used to be accessible only to commercial construction crews, is now starting to fall within reach of remodelers and DIYers. Which is why Bosch sent us their GLL2-80 Dual Plane Leveling and Alignment Laser to review. [click to continue…]
Hi. My name is Marc. And I like gadgets. A lot. I need help. Unfortunately, the only technique I use to deal with my gadget fetish is simply to play with more gadgets. Typically increased consumption isn’t really the best strategy for dealing with an addiction. However, in the case of HomeFixated, feeding my addiction results in more material for readers. It’s a win-win. Milwaukee Tools recently took part in a little co-dependence by sending HomeFixated one of their M-Spector AV M12 Video Inspection Cameras. I quickly schemed several conventional and not-so-conventional tests to put the M-Spector Av through its paces. [click to continue…]
