What kind of small toys or devices click when you rotate them forwards and backwards? Seeking mechanism or design... [more inside]
posted by pallen123 on Nov 21, 2009 - 13 answers

I'm trying to choose an online broker. Fees vs. site functionality and features are my main concern. (1) What is the best online broker for someone who has between 5 to 10K to invest? (2) Is there any advantage to paying higher per-trade or per-contract fees for use of a site that has better features, or can all of the common features be found elsewhere easily? (3) Which discount broker has the best site functionality? [more inside]
posted by mintyfresh on Nov 18, 2009 - 7 answers

Would anyone have recommendations for a rent payment website? [more inside]
posted by getupandgo on Oct 29, 2009 - 7 answers

Best method/software for efficient, non-annoying backup for a slightly older Mac (G4 running 10.3.9)? [more inside]
posted by southvie on Oct 28, 2009 - 4 answers

So, I am sadly tasked with debugging sites on IE every once in a while. Is there anything that even approaches the awesomeness of FireBug/Web Inspector for this task? [more inside]
posted by tmcw on Oct 22, 2009 - 11 answers

Is there a tool that's shaped and sized like a tweezers, but functions like a clothes pin....i.e. the jaws grip tightly unless released? I don't need particularly good quality, so I'm hoping there's something cheap that does this in hobby or hardware stores.
posted by jimmyjimjim on Oct 19, 2009 - 16 answers

WoodworkingFilter-- I need a basic list of wood sculpting tools [more inside]
posted by nax on Aug 31, 2009 - 7 answers

Is there anything similar to Harbor Freight in the Boston metro area, T-accessible? [more inside]
posted by 6550 on Aug 30, 2009 - 3 answers

Do you know of a online service to produce/maintain Genograms ? [more inside]
posted by southof40 on Aug 30, 2009 - 1 answer

Cheap, efficient way to learn German online. [more inside]
posted by ekpyrotic on Aug 22, 2009 - 15 answers

How did we go from basic rough hand tools to the point of having really precise tools? Specifically, how do you make a better tool from the ones you have on hand? [more inside]
posted by toomanyplugs on Aug 19, 2009 - 17 answers

Looking for a farm-related gift for my father's birthday. He recently bought a pretty large farm after living in the 'burbs his entire life. The main purpose of the farm is so my mother can house her horses there, but my father is quite excited to use their sizable land for other purposes too, which may or may not include raising chickens, growing all sorts of produce, and other activities that people do on farms... [more inside]
posted by the foreground on Aug 18, 2009 - 11 answers

Is there such thing as an online tool to compare two pieces of text and determine if they were written by the same author? [more inside]
posted by cell divide on Aug 4, 2009 - 9 answers

How can I strip a USB cable? [more inside]
posted by pwnguin on Aug 1, 2009 - 15 answers

It's time to buy proper power tools and quit borrowing from the neighbors. I would like some recommendations on what has worked well for other people. [more inside]
posted by dness2 on Jul 30, 2009 - 34 answers

Help me man-up! Inspired by these questions, I would like some pointers about how to become a more capable, handy man. [more inside]
posted by man down under on Jul 10, 2009 - 35 answers

Does anyone know where I can find an old wood lathe to restore and turn massive burls? This isn't your father's lathe, it's more likely your great grandfather's lathe and hasn't been out of the barn since before the War. It weighs half a ton. If you hang out at the VFW or in old union halls and ask around a massive bowl will be your reward for the beta. I'll go anywhere in the Northeast if it's cheap and farther than that if it is free.
posted by mearls on Jun 24, 2009 - 9 answers

What tool belt should I buy as a gift for my sweetie? [more inside]
posted by roomthreeseventeen on Jun 15, 2009 - 14 answers

Creating my book's own index, crazy or sensible? [more inside]
posted by jessamyn on Jun 10, 2009 - 19 answers

Seeking your recommendation for best eyebrow tweezers. [more inside]
posted by dreamphone on Jun 10, 2009 - 23 answers

What are some useful items I can give to my friend as a gift for when she leaves to study abroad in Zambia? [more inside]
posted by blithecatpie on May 30, 2009 - 10 answers

ToolFilter: Can I use regular drill bits in a bit brace? [more inside]
posted by symbollocks on May 20, 2009 - 6 answers

Are there any tools to make Blogger commenting easier (posting links, etc.)? [more inside]
posted by caroljean63 on May 15, 2009 - 1 answer

Chef's Choice electric knife sharpener? What model do you have, and do you recommend it?
posted by markcmyers on May 4, 2009 - 9 answers

How thin can floorboards go before needing replacing? We used a belt sander to sand the edges of our Cypress Pine floorboards back to bare timber. It looked fine initially, but now that a couple of coats of polish are down it looks rubbish. [more inside]
posted by ihunui on Apr 30, 2009 - 8 answers

Recommend me a really good toolbox. You know, the kind you put tools in. [more inside]
posted by sergeant sandwich on Apr 26, 2009 - 10 answers

I need help identifying a set of hand tools. [more inside]
posted by reflecked on Apr 22, 2009 - 12 answers

Please help me identify online collaboration tools that might be appropriate for a national (USA) organization of (mostly) state agency staff. [more inside]
posted by mmahaffie on Apr 19, 2009 - 2 answers

What tools and equipment do your carry with you to the datacenter / colo when it's time to work on your servers? [more inside]
posted by jenkinsEar on Apr 17, 2009 - 13 answers

Can anyone point me in the direction of an online calendar where I can cross off the days as I complete a long-term endeavor? [more inside]
posted by blithecatpie on Apr 6, 2009 - 4 answers

Where can I find someone to cut a hole in the side of a steel metal locker? [more inside]
posted by wannaknow on Apr 5, 2009 - 14 answers

StupidQuestionFilter: I have a small-time blogger blog, but I can't seem to find a tool that will give me the most simple thing: a hit count for it. [more inside]
posted by anastasiav on Apr 4, 2009 - 7 answers

Do I really need a soldering station? [more inside]
posted by fixedgear on Mar 4, 2009 - 15 answers

What did the optometrist use to make my vision so much better, and how does it work? [more inside]
posted by Pantengliopoli on Mar 3, 2009 - 9 answers

How can two Seattle residents best go about looking for jobs in London? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 1, 2009 - 10 answers

Are there any web-based video editing services that provide "Speed up" effects to create time lapse movies? [more inside]
posted by greenknightwatch on Feb 27, 2009 - 4 answers

I have a Polycom VSX 7000 that we use for video conferencing. I'd like to capture video conference streams and publish to a web server (or youtube) for playback at a later time. (does not need to be in real time) What open source tools can I use to do this? Or can someone point me to a "how to" for this....
posted by purenitrous on Feb 25, 2009 - 0 answers

I'm looking to create a graphic that shows where various worldwide events have occurred and need a tool to help me out... [more inside]
posted by loping on Feb 19, 2009 - 4 answers

What tools should I bring to my first sewing class? [more inside]
posted by ginagina on Jan 17, 2009 - 7 answers

Woodworkers I need you! A dream fulfilled: We are being given a new workshop! I need help ensuring we plan correctly. [more inside]
posted by stormygrey on Jan 1, 2009 - 15 answers

How are people organizing their information (professional and personal) in this day and age? What kind of system is flexible enough to cope with multiple data types (PDFs, DOCs, short text notes, hyperlinks, ...), efficient during collection (when browsing the Web, when reading documents, ...) and won't get in my way when I try to use it? [more inside]
posted by fsmontenegro on Dec 28, 2008 - 12 answers

How to I get my Outlook contacts under control? [more inside]
posted by colecovizion on Dec 18, 2008 - 8 answers

Where to get bread making tools and ingredients in Vancouver, BC (or Canada in general)? [more inside]
posted by ollyoop on Dec 11, 2008 - 3 answers

What techniques, tools or resources do you use for modifying enclosures in electronic projects? [more inside]
posted by st0rey on Nov 23, 2008 - 9 answers

In what order should one measure and record a three dimensional object? L x W x H? W x H x D? Is there a standard? [more inside]
posted by pmaxwell on Nov 1, 2008 - 10 answers

I have a bunch of dull knives, chisels, etc. I think I'm looking for a bench grinder. Used? New? How do I use it when I've got it? [more inside]
posted by echo target on Oct 27, 2008 - 13 answers

Help make my new cordless Dremel my new career! Can you think of any ways to use a Dremel tool to provide paid services to people? (I promise I don't work for Dremel or whatever company makes the thing) [more inside]
posted by pallen123 on Oct 21, 2008 - 16 answers

I'm a not-too-handy college student who needs a final project for a required woodshop course. Suggestions? [more inside]
posted by mccarty.tim on Oct 9, 2008 - 13 answers

When migrating to Windows Vista using a wireless network methodology via "Easy Transfer", does the tool COPY the information when migrating or does is DELETE the information from the old XP based server?
posted by ~Sushma~ on Sep 27, 2008 - 3 answers

Visual Studio for the confused: I've inherited a C#/ASPX Net 1.1 application from what appears to have been some fairly low-skill software developers. The language, systems environment, and cleaning up the software itself aren't problems, but what the hell am I supposed to do with all this IDE stuff? I need learning resources. [more inside]
posted by majick on Sep 24, 2008 - 11 answers