This is the final installment of the Anarchist’s Gift Guide 2023 – tomorrow, it’s back to our regular programming. Buffing Kit for WaxFrom the automotive world comes this incredibly useful buffing kit. I put the pads on my random-orbit sander to buff out wax on tabletops and the like, and the pads makes life so…
Read moreKnipex Mini-PliersUntil this year I resisted the call of the Knipex. But after talking to Jason Thigpen of Texas Heritage at Handworks about his mini-pliers, his tone of voice was enough to convince me to give them a try. The Knipex set of Mini-Pliers is not cheap, but the tools are head and shoulders above…
Read moreDearborn Denim Carpenters JeansI’m always looking for USA-made jeans that aren’t for the mustache-and-too-tall-bicycle set. This year I tried a pair of Chicago-made Dearborn Denim jeans. The denim is 10 ounce, so it’s not terribly heavy. The cut is roomy so you can move. And the pockets and loop are handy. For $79 – not…
Read moreKlein Zippered Canvas Tool PouchesKeeping small tools organized is a big deal for this woodworker. My mind has always been calmer when I have everything put away and easy to find. One of my favorite crutches are the Klein zippered pouches. These are inexpensive, widely available and durable. I keep all my drafting tools in…
Read more2 Two Tool BagsI love our Thread-Line tool bag. It has been an almost daily companion in working on the Anthe building. But they are hard to come by (at least for me). If you can get one, I recommend it. It is tough and lightweight and has lots of pockets. A second excellent choice…
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