Cool Tools

Multi-Task

Join host Chris Grundy as he checks out tools that give you more bang for your buck, like a combo hammer and pry bar, a power steamer that strips and cleans, the science behind the ultimate multi-tasker, Duck Tape, and a visit to the Little Giant Ladder factory

Classic Update

Host Chris Grundy discovers tools that put a new spin on an old classics like a portable bandsaw, a wrench that adjusts on it's own, an electric caulk gun plus a trip to the Channel Lock factory

Change of Seasons

It's all about the change of season as host Chris Grundy looks at a hedge trimmer that bags it's own clippings, a weed killer that breathes fire, a leaf blower with the force of a 200 mile per hour wind, and a visit to a chainsaw museum

Cut Above

These Cool Tools are sharp and they've got a mean bite. Join host Chris Grundy as he looks at drill bits made with diamonds, a bad blade that chews up metal, and a factory tour that shows what mowers have in common with Nascar

Wood Work

This episode is all about the woodworker. Join host Chris Grundy as he finds tools for sanding, grinding, and drilling with lasers. Plus we take a trip to the Powermatic factory.

Tools featured in this episode:

Festool Domino Joiner
Bosch Angle-Grinder
Delta Drill Press
Laguna Band Saw
Dynabrade Dyninger
Kreg Jig
Grex Pin Nailer
Saburtooth Bits
Powermatic Lathe

For product information, visit the Cool Tools store.

Get a Grip

In this episode host Chris Grundy shows you tools that grip, grab, clamp or cling. Like a handle for your plywood, suction cups for moving the really heavy loads, and the inventor of a socket wrench for stripped bolts takes us from concept to production.

Tools featured in this episode:

Bosch Colt Palm Router
Channel Lock Code Blue Pliers
Gorilla Gripper
Triton Multi-stand
Grabit Screw Extractor
GripTite Socket Sets
Ridgid Palm Nailer
The Extractor
Radius Garden Tools
Woods Powr-Grip N Series Vacuum Lifters

For product information, visit the Cool Tools store.

Unplugged

Host Chris Grundy is unplugged today as he looks at cordless nailers, screwdrivers, and a whole new way to mix concrete. Plus, a trip to the Senco factory where they make nails and fasteners from scratch.

Tools featured in this episode:

Milwaukee Tools Li-Ion Tool Pack
Skil IXO
Sunlawn EM-2 Mower
Crete Sheet
Senco Finish Nailer
Senco Fasteners
Freeplay Weeza
Black & Decker Handisaw
Bob Denman Tool Museum
Popular Mechanics Stick Driver testing

For product information, visit the Cool Tools store.

Light It Up

Cool Tools let's you see the light with host Chris Grundy checking out drills and circular saws with laser guides, a point and shoot thermometer, a pair of gloves that helps you see in the dark and we're playing with fire on a trip to the Bernzomatic factory.

Tools featured in this episode:

Black & Decker Bullseye Laser Drill
Ryobi Dual Laser Circular Saw
Mechanix Glove Light
Fluke 62 Infared Thermometer
ProHeat Variair Heat Gun
Torchmate CNC Cutting Systems
Stanley Tripod L.E.D. Flashlight
Nite Ize L.E.D. Udgrade
Buck Knives Lumina L. E. D.
Bernzomatic Torches

For product information, visit the Cool Tools store.

Frame It

Host Chris Grundy checks out framing tools including a rapid fire cordless screw gun with an automatic feed, tape measures you can write on. Also, how one man re-invented the hammer by moving the claw to the front.

Tools featured in this episode:

Senco DuraSpin DS275 and DS300 AC
Makita AN923 Nailer
FastCap Pro Carpenter Measuring Tape
HTC Products PortaMate
Dead On Tools Exhumer
Stewart Hammer
Bosch Power Box Radio
Vermont American Bit Clip & Spade Bit Set
Gunook Sky Hook, Gunook Super Hook
Porter Cable Pancake Air Compressor

For product information, visit the Cool Tools store.

Paint It

We've got the tools to make your painting jobs easier as Cool Tools host Chris Grundy looks at paint sprayers, trays, organic paint strippers and tape that speed up the job. Also a factory tour of Sherwin Williams to check out the process of making paint.

Tools featured in this episode:

Wagner PaintEater
Black & Decker PaintStick
Franmar Soy Gel
Grayco Magnum DX Paint Sprayer
Sherwin Williams Factory
Sherwin Williams paint matching
Wizard Secure Paint Tray
Henkel Curved Painter's Tape, Suretape Razor Edge
Lazy Joe Paint Wrappers
Thomas' Liquid Stainless Steel

For product information, visit the Cool Tools store.

Clean Up

Cool Tools host Chris Grundy lets you in on a few secrets to help make clean up easier like a magnet sweeper that helps you pick up, a shop vac that works while you relax and a tool caddy to organize your junk. And for the really tough cleaning we check out a factory where pressure washers are made.

Tools featured in this episode:

Dirt Dog from I Robot
Empire Magnetic Tools
Festool Sander/Vac Package
Bootie Butler
Ursa Value Turf Wagon
Billy Goat Multi-Vac
Lava Soap
No-Crank Hose
Tool Kaddie
North Star Pressure Washer

For product information, visit the Cool Tools store.

Ergonomics

If working around the house is leaving you with an achy body let Cool Tools host Chris Grundy help you find the tools to ease your pain like an easy-on-your-arms titanium hammer, a garden stool that moves in all the directions you do and a dolly and moving straps that help ease those heavy loads.

Tools featured in this episode:

Triton Router
Platinum Mixer
Husqvarna Blower 356BTx
Vertex Garden Rocker
Wesco Touch-N-Tilt
Forearm Forklife
Metabo Reciprocating Saw
Worx Bladerunner
Hitachi Cordless Driver
Stiletto Titanium T-Bone

For product information, visit the Cool Tools store.

Saws, Knives and Blades

Cool Tools host Chris Grundy is looking sharp as he shows us saws, knives, and blades -- oh, my. Learn about the history behind Buck Knives on a factory tour, a chainsaw that slices through concrete, an a hand tool that proves sometimes simple is better.

Tools featured in this episode:

Hitachi Digital Miter Saw
ICS 633GC Chainsaw
Lie-Nielsen Hand Scraper Set
Arcus Blade & Guide System
Leatherman Hybrid
Buck Knives
Malco Turbo Shear
Vermont American Quick Change Hole Saw
Abbeon Thermocutter
Delta Unisaw

For product information, visit the Cool Tools store.