Uploaded November 2021 | Updated September 2026, 23 hours ago
Tools:
Mr. Hobby G-Tool
iGaging Absolute Origin Calipers
Disposable Scalpel Blades
Replacement brushes for rotary tools
For show notes and transcript visit: kk.org/cooltools/gareth-branwyn-writer-and-editor
If you're enjoying the Cool Tools podcast, check out our paperback book Four Favorite Tools: Fantastic tools by 150 notable creators, available in both Color or B&W on Amazon: geni.us/fourfavoritetools
Gareth Branwyn has been writing about DIY technology, media, and culture for over three decades. He’s a former senior editor of Boing Boing, a founding contributing editor to Wired, and the former editorial director of Make: Magazine. He’s the author of 10 books, including his most recent, Tips and Tales from the Workshop. He currently regularly writes for HackSpace, Boing Boing, and Better Humans. He’s currently writing a book about his life-long obsession with William Blake. He also has a weekly newsletter called: Gareth’s Tips, Tools, and Shop Tales. You can find him on Instagram @garethbranwyn.
Tools:
Mr. Hobby G-Tool
iGaging Absolute Origin Calipers
Disposable Scalpel Blades
Replacement brushes for rotary tools
For show notes and transcript visit: kk.org/cooltools/gareth-branwyn-writer-and-editor
If you're enjoying the Cool Tools podcast, check out our paperback book Four Favorite Tools: Fantastic tools by 150 notable creators, available in both Color or B&W on Amazon: geni.us/fourfavoritetools
Gareth Branwyn has been writing about DIY technology, media, and culture for over three decades. He’s a former senior editor of Boing Boing, a founding contributing editor to Wired, and the former editorial director of Make: Magazine. He’s the author of 10 books, including his most recent, Tips and Tales from the Workshop. He currently regularly writes for HackSpace, Boing Boing, and Better Humans. He’s currently writing a book about his life-long obsession with William Blake. He also has a weekly newsletter called: Gareth’s Tips, Tools, and Shop Tales. You can find him on Instagram @garethbranwyn.
