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Toolbox Favourites
By Steve Maxwell
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When I was a kid, wooden six-quart fruit baskets were as common as apples. And one thing about these baskets is that you can see everything inside. That was one way I learned about tools, by regularly peering into the six-quart baskets my grandfather used for storing his screwdrivers, hammers, brace/bit set and other essentials down in the basement of the house where we lived. His tools were good, too, the kind that last long enough to develop the hand-rubbed patina that only years of use bestows. But as good as these tools were, I wish I could show Grandpa my own tool collection today. There’s still lots I want to buy, but there’s also brand new kinds of tools I’m very pleased to own. Here’s a look at a few of my favourites that he never saw.
World’s Best Screwdriver
Picquic makes the highest-quality interchangeable screwdriver sets I’ve ever used, and they do it right here in Canada. The patented Picquic system is an invention of the late Mac Mackenzie, an aviator and inventor who developed his unique design back in 1984. By storing top-quality screwdriver and nutdriver bits within round holes in the handle (like cartridges in a revolver), you’ve always got the bit you need without the hassle of fumbling with handle caps or separate storage trays. And I’m not the only one who loves Picquic drivers. Over the years, various models have won awards, including the Best Canadian Product Award from the Canadian Hardware and Housewares Manufacturer's Association, and the Popular Mechanics' Design and Engineering Award. You can learn more at 604·261·3766 or www.picquic.com
Levellogic
This is another tool from a Canadian inventor, Pat Manserra, and is built in the Barrie, Ontario plant of Master Level. It’s a thin-profile, handle-equipped spirit-level with graduated edges that make it easy to use for measuring, marking, cutting and, of course, finding plumb and level lines. Sounds simple enough, but Levellogic is a potent and versatile combination that nobody thought of before. Although initially designed for double-trimming wallpaper joints, it’s also useful as a knife guide for many other jobs, including stained glass work and quilting. I find it easier to use than standard levels for setting groups of pictures at the same height, installing shelves and other round-the-house fix-up tasks. Levellogic is available from a growing number of stores in Canada and the US. Call 1-888-271-2175 for details or online at www.levellogic.com.
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Toolbox Favourites
By Steve Maxwell
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When I was a kid, wooden six-quart fruit baskets were as common as apples. And one thing about these baskets is that you can see everything inside. That was one way I learned about tools, by regularly peering into the six-quart baskets my grandfather used for storing his screwdrivers, hammers, brace/bit set and other essentials down in the basement of the house where we lived. His tools were good, too, the kind that last long enough to develop the hand-rubbed patina that only years of use bestows. But as good as these tools were, I wish I could show Grandpa my own tool collection today. There’s still lots I want to buy, but there’s also brand new kinds of tools I’m very pleased to own. Here’s a look at a few of my favourites that he never saw.
World’s Best Screwdriver
Picquic makes the highest-quality interchangeable screwdriver sets I’ve ever used, and they do it right here in Canada. The patented Picquic system is an invention of the late Mac Mackenzie, an aviator and inventor who developed his unique design back in 1984. By storing top-quality screwdriver and nutdriver bits within round holes in the handle (like cartridges in a revolver), you’ve always got the bit you need without the hassle of fumbling with handle caps or separate storage trays. And I’m not the only one who loves Picquic drivers. Over the years, various models have won awards, including the Best Canadian Product Award from the Canadian Hardware and Housewares Manufacturer's Association, and the Popular Mechanics' Design and Engineering Award. You can learn more at 604·261·3766 or www.picquic.com
Levellogic
This is another tool from a Canadian inventor, Pat Manserra, and is built in the Barrie, Ontario plant of Master Level. It’s a thin-profile, handle-equipped spirit-level with graduated edges that make it easy to use for measuring, marking, cutting and, of course, finding plumb and level lines. Sounds simple enough, but Levellogic is a potent and versatile combination that nobody thought of before. Although initially designed for double-trimming wallpaper joints, it’s also useful as a knife guide for many other jobs, including stained glass work and quilting. I find it easier to use than standard levels for setting groups of pictures at the same height, installing shelves and other round-the-house fix-up tasks. Levellogic is available from a growing number of stores in Canada and the US. Call 1-888-271-2175 for details or online at www.levellogic.com. |
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