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Stihl Yard Boss

See the five tools that come in this one compact package.

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Stihl Yard Boss 01:17

See the five tools that come in this one compact package.

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Weed Dragon 01:36

This propane torch kit is the ultimate in weed control.

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Garden Groom 01:24

This hedge trimmer cuts and also collects and shreds clippings into mulch!

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Billy Goat Force 01:34

Take a look at the world's most powerful push leaf blower.

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Tools for Fall Yard Work 01:31

Check out the Slapshot and Vertex Pivot rakes and the Helping Hands.

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Ryobi Electric Log Splitter 01:17

Back-breaking wood chopping has become a thing of the past!

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Stihl MS 250 C-BE Chainsaw 01:21

Backyard lumberjacks, take a look at this easy-start powerhouse!

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Chainsaw Museum 03:20

Take a tour of Wayne Sutton's chainsaw collection in Amboy, Washington.

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Dremmel Pumpkin Carver Kit 01:08

Making innovative jack-o'-lanterns is easy with this Dremel carving kit.

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Wovel Snow Shovel 01:15

This ergonomically designed snow mover uses your arms not your back.

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Husqvarna Auto Mower 02:34

Sit back and enjoy watching this mower cut your lawn for you.

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Worx Hedge Trimmer 01:13

This lightweight battery-powered garden tool really cuts it!

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Ferris Zero Turn IS500Z Mower 03:03

Take a look at this awesome machine and the factory where it is made.

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Ursa Value Turf Wagon 01:38

Check out this heavy-duty hauling wagon with a tight turning radius.

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Billy Goat Multi-Vac 02:56

This lawn vacuum gobbles up leaves and just about anything out there.

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No-Crank Hose Reel 01:03

No more messing with cranks and dirty hoses. Check out this SmartReel.

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Radius Garden Tools 01:22

These tools have handles that are as attractive as they are comfortable.

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Sunlawn EM-2 Mower 01:33

Check out this quiet eco-friendly way to a well manicured lawn.

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Bob Denman Tool Museum 02:00

Take a peek at some of the more unusual garden tools in this collection.

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Husqvarna Blower 356Tx 01:13

The neighbors will love this ultra-quiet backpack leaf blower.

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Toro Power Shovel Plus 01:23

Throw away the broom and the snow shovel! All you need is this tool.

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Gravely Rapid M 01:35

This powerful tool transforms easily from season to season.

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Bobcat 03:32

Popular Mechanics puts this ultimate power tool to the test.

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Warn PowerPlant Dual Force HP 01:24

This vehicle-mounted multi-tool can get you out of any jam on and off road.

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Echo CS-370 Chain Saw 03:01

Take a tour to see how chainsaws are made at the factory in Illinois.

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Alligator Lopper 01:16

Clean up trees and brush with this chain saw and loppers combo.

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Port-A-Jump 01:21

No more getting stranded and waiting on a jump start from other motorists!

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Barr Tools 03:05

Get a behind-the-scenes look at how these hand-forged tools are created.

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Echo Power Pruner 01:50

Keep your feet firmly on the ground while trimming limbs in trees.

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Fayat Group Bomag Tamper 01:19

This compactor can really take abuse and starts like a charm.

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Bull Digger 01:12

Check out this post hole digger that makes the job unbelievably easy!

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Red Pig Garden Tools 03:45

Check out this copywriter turned blacksmith who hand-forges garden tools.

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Gailco Mow-Aerator 01:17

Take a look at this great idea for aerating a lawn while riding your mower.

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Super Junior Stump Cutter 03:13

This lightweight stump cutter eats up a 20-inch stump in about 8 minutes.

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Actron PocketScan 01:49

When the check engine light comes on, this device will find the problem.

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Kurgo Tire Totes 01:13

Get the dirty job of changing a flat done without getting dirty.

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Warn Works Pullzall 02:34

This compact motorized pulley system can lift and pull up to 1,000 pounds.

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EZQuip Corp EZ -Hitch 01:05

Take the guesswork out of centering a trailer hitch with this guide.

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Accutire Monitor 01:30

Checking tire pressure has gone digital with this device. Check it out.

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Shindaiwa Multi-Tool 01:18

It whacks, trims, prunes, tills and cleans up the mess when you're done.

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Unbelievable Saw 01:03

This 15-inch saw fits in a small bag yet cuts through medium logs easily.

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John Deere EZ Trac Mower 03:27

Tour the John Deere factory and watch the making of the EZ Trac Mower.

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Melnor Aqua Sentry 01:11

An above-ground programmable watering system that connects spigot and hose.

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Hori Hori 01:08

A gardening knife used for centuries in Japan, now marketed in the U.S.

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US Praxis Wood Chipper 03:42

A look at the US Praxis factory, making and testing their wood chipper.

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Load Latch and Y-Strap 01:13

An easy-to-use strap system holds material together and keeps it in place.

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John Deere Auto Hitch 01:05

This tool lets you hook three-point hitch systems to your garden tractor.

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UTV American Sportworks 03:18

This utility terrain vehicle has a 400-pound payload for bigger chores.

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Titan Air Jack 01:20

Lift cars in about a minute using only car exhaust and a pillow of air.

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Fastenal Flats No More 01:05

Here's a goo that prevents tires from deflating when they're punctured.

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Owens Extreme Truck Tool Box 03:22

A construction-grade truck tool box with a unique, and useful, lid design.

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Slime Tire Sealant 01:21

Great for emergencies, this liquid tire sealant won't void tire warranties.

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PowerLoc Jointing Sand 01:02

A look at Quikrete's PowerLoc jointing sand.

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Muck Truck 01:51

This mini dump truck can carry 500 pounds or push two and a half tons.

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Craftsman Power Handle 01:18

The engine to four attachments: weedeater, hedge trimmer, blower, pole saw.

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Handle All 01:17

The Handle-All is a pickaxe, shovel, axe and sledgehammer, all in one.

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Chris Grundy

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Did you know there's a device that lets you carry a sheet of heavy plywood with just one hand? How about using your drill for everything from cleaning ducts to snipping sheet metal? What does "WD-40" stand for, and did you know there are more than 2,000 uses for it? Tool expert Chris Grundy answers these burning questions and more on Cool Tools. He also gives viewers an exclusive look at tools you may not even know about – from the tried and true to the latest and greatest – revealing insider tips and little-known techniques from the people who helped create them. If you like tools, you'll go nuts for Cool Tools.

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Season 10, Episode 12

Get Outside

Host, Chris Grundy, is tackling the great outdoors, with all kinds of tools for working outside. A dethatcher that can bring your lawn back to life, one simple step that makes shoveling easy, a handy cart for all kinds of jobs, and an all-in-one tool from Mantis that digs, plows, aerates, and scrapes! Plus, we're heading to the Council Tool factory in North Carolina, where we're finding out how they make their premium Velvicut axe.

Friday

Sep 4

7:30am | 6:30c

Season 10, Episode 11

That's Handy

Host, Chris Grundy, is checking out all kinds of tools for the handyman. An oscillating multi-tool that has more options than ever, heavy duty work gloves with magnetic tips, a tool case for your pickup that holds more than you might think, and zero turn mowers from the folks at Snapper that make cutting the grass fun! Plus, we're taking a trip to Imperial Blades where they're making a titanium blade that'll cut through almost anything.

Friday

Sep 11

7:30am | 6:30c

Season 10, Episode 10

Renovate

Host, Chris Grundy, is checking out all kinds of tools for renovating. A combo tool that lets you plane and sand, handles to help carry awkward plywood and drywall, a railing that keeps you safe on the roof, and a trip to the Woodpeckers factory to see how they make their easy to use router tables. Plus, we're also heading to Maryland where Porter-Cable is showing us how they design and test all their latest tools.

Friday

Sep 18

7:30am | 6:30c

Season 10, Episode 1

Workshop

Chris Grundy, is checking out all kinds of cool, new tools for around the workhop. A lightweight ratchet that lets you go cordless, custom storage to keep everything in its place, a compressor that's powerful, yet quiet, and a trip to the Delta factory to find out how they're making their newest radial arm saw. Plus, we're checking out a club in Denver, where membership gets you access to the professional equipment you always wished you had.

Friday

Sep 25

7:30am | 6:30c

Season 10, Episode 2

Classics

Host, Chris Grundy is checking out classic tools that have a modern twist. A torpedo level with light-up vials, ergonomic pliers angled for comfort, a garden hose that winds up by itself, and some new imports for woodworking at Lie-Nielsen Toolworks. Plus, we're taking a trip to Delta, to see what's new with their unisaw.

Tuesday

Mar 15

4:30am | 3:30c

Season 10, Episode 4

Hand Tools

Host, Chris Grundy, is checking out all kinds of hand tools. A brand new kind of caulk gun, six-in-one pliers, a pair of snips that can do it all, and artistic knives forged by hand in Montana. Plus, we'll also take a trip to the Johnson factory to see how they're making their bamboo levels.

Wednesday

Mar 16

4:30am | 3:30c

Season 10, Episode 6

Woodworking II

Host, Chris Grundy, is getting knotty with all kinds of tools for woodworking. Box clamps for the perfect square joint, a saw guide that protects your fingers, a portable router table that snaps together quick, and custom furniture making with the masters at Thos. Moser. We'll also head to Maine, where we'll see how Lie-Nielsen Toolworks is making a high-end specialty plane for shooting planes.

Thursday

Mar 17

4:30am | 3:30c

Season 10, Episode 2

Classics

Host, Chris Grundy is checking out classic tools that have a modern twist. A torpedo level with light-up vials, ergonomic pliers angled for comfort, a garden hose that winds up by itself, and some new imports for woodworking at Lie-Nielsen Toolworks. Plus, we're taking a trip to Delta, to see what's new with their unisaw.

Tuesday

Jun 14

4:30am | 3:30c

Season 10, Episode 4

Hand Tools

Host, Chris Grundy, is checking out all kinds of hand tools. A brand new kind of caulk gun, six-in-one pliers, a pair of snips that can do it all, and artistic knives forged by hand in Montana. Plus, we'll also take a trip to the Johnson factory to see how they're making their bamboo levels.

Wednesday

Jun 15

4:30am | 3:30c

Season 10, Episode 6

Woodworking II

Host, Chris Grundy, is getting knotty with all kinds of tools for woodworking. Box clamps for the perfect square joint, a saw guide that protects your fingers, a portable router table that snaps together quick, and custom furniture making with the masters at Thos. Moser. We'll also head to Maine, where we'll see how Lie-Nielsen Toolworks is making a high-end specialty plane for shooting planes.

Thursday

Jun 16

4:30am | 3:30c

Season 10, Episode 8

On The Job

Host, Chris Grundy, is checking out all kinds of tools for use on the job. A work bench that adapts to any project, turning up the heat to help strip off paint, a bright light that won't fall down on the job, and a heavy duty tool chest, each one custom made at Lista. Plus, we're getting schooled at the Black and Decker University, where we're learning all about the past, present, and future of these revolutionary tools.

Friday

Jun 17

4:30am | 3:30c

Season 10, Episode 10

Renovate

Host, Chris Grundy, is checking out all kinds of tools for renovating. A combo tool that lets you plane and sand, handles to help carry awkward plywood and drywall, a railing that keeps you safe on the roof, and a trip to the Woodpeckers factory to see how they make their easy to use router tables. Plus, we're also heading to Maryland where Porter-Cable is showing us how they design and test all their latest tools.

Saturday

Jun 18

4:30am | 3:30c

Season 10, Episode 12

Get Outside

Host, Chris Grundy, is tackling the great outdoors, with all kinds of tools for working outside. A dethatcher that can bring your lawn back to life, one simple step that makes shoveling easy, a handy cart for all kinds of jobs, and an all-in-one tool from Mantis that digs, plows, aerates, and scrapes! Plus, we're heading to the Council Tool factory in North Carolina, where we're finding out how they make their premium Velvicut axe.

Sunday

Jun 19

4:30am | 3:30c

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