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Last week, I had the great fortune of traveling to New York City for the debut of Lowe's expanded Kobalt Tools line. Although the home improvement giant has offered Kobalt tools for years (Kobalt started in 1998 as a brand of mechanics tools), the line has now been expanded to include a variety of professional-grade cordless tools, designed to give users a more efficient and effective work experience.

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One of the coolest parts about the event (besides seeing the tools and catching up with old friends, of course!) was getting to test the tools during a building competition. We split into teams of 5 and were instructed to build what everyone at the event called a "cornhole" but I know as a "bean bag toss." (Anyone else out there call them bean bag tosses? Or is it just me?)

Each team had to build two sets, and I'm proud to say that our team came in second place! But I digress - back to the tools!

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Hands On with Kyoto Tools at the Monozukuri Museum

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Beyond the magnificent temples and shrines of Kyoto, Japan, you'll find the headquarters of Kyoto Tools (KTC). They are the premier tool company in Japan and their quality is world renown.

KTC was founded in 1950 by three craftsman who were focused on creating high quality tools made of the highest grade steel available at a time when steel was in high demand to the post-war reconstruction.

KTC's big break came when they began supplying on-board tools for Toyota and the automotive industry began expanding rapidly. This specialization in automotive tools led KTC to manufacture the Nepros line of tools which are now used to maintain Forumula One Race Cars as well as the Japanese military.

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Donate Tools To Those In Need

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We often think about donating non-perishable food, gently used clothing and other household items to help those in need. But what about tools?

Thanks to an organization called Tools For Self-Reliance, you can donate your gently used tools. Each item will be carefully refurbished before being sent to Africa to fulfill the organization's mission, which is "to help relieve poverty in Africa. Our approach to development is to focus on the artisan sector in rural communities," according to TFSR.

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Bad Dog Tools is Everywhere

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We saw Bad Dog Tools at CES they will be at the Builders' Show next week. Their booth was packed with spectators while two reps demonstrated their line of drill bits. The results were impressive but we've never use these tools ourselves.

Their website has a lot of great information for how-to drill in all types of materials from concrete, metal, glass and tile.

Hopefully we'll get a chance this week to chat with them at IBS 2010 in Vegas and get some better photos of their gear than just this photo of their van.

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