After a deep clean of your tobacco pipe as outlined above, you will find that your tobacco pipe “tastes” like new, and the fresh tobacco you place in the bowl is not tainted by the aroma of previous smokes and past residues… You’d know it’s time to deep clean a tobacco pipe when it starts […]
9. July 2019
How to Make a Hummingbird Feeder
As an avid bird lover, I am truly fortunate to have many different species of birds lingering around my balcony and the tree in front of it during the day. Some of the species that come by to greet me daily are the common sparrow, mynah, Asian glossy starling, black-naped oriole, yellow-vented bulbul, magpie-robin…and sunbird. […]
22. June 2019
Wicked Audio Raider
With the earphone jack removed in the newer iPhones, Bluetooth earphones became more a necessity than a luxury. I came across the Wicked Audio Raider at a book fair recently and decided to give it a try. I came across many other Bluetooth earphones at the fair. At the price of under $50, I wasn’t […]
10. May 2019
MAPS.ME Offline Map and Navigation App
I have been using the MAPS.ME Offline Map and Navigation App for smartphones in my travels for more than 5 years now, and haven’t found the need to find anything else better, simply because it is better than good enough and fits all my travel map needs perfectly. MAPS.ME Offline Map and Navigation App was […]
23. February 2019
Ryobi P305 18V One+ Cordless Hot Glue Gun
When I first stumbled upon the Ryobi Hot Glue Gun, I knew it was a tool I was going to get, for two good reasons. First, I already have a couple of these Ryobi 18V One+ Lithium-ion batteries at home that works with my other Ryobi power tools. Getting another One+ compatible tool means my […]
15. January 2019
Ozito Stud Detector
I flew to Melbourne and stayed there for a month recently to help my mother out with some renovation works on her new home, and although I had brought most of the power tools I needed from home, I had forgotten one other important tool – the Bosch DMF 10 Zoom Professional Wall Detector from […]
5. December 2018
LDNIO Fast Charger for iPhone
“…a cheaper and more affordable solution to enable fast charging on my new iPhone XR.” It was certainly to my dismay (as well as many others) to learn that Apple did not include a fast charger with the latest series of iPhones in 2018, i.e. the iPhone XS, XS Max and XR. Each of these […]
25. September 2018
Alfa Romeo 147: Motor Control System Failure
“The results from the examiner showed that the RPM sensor had failed, and when it happened, the engine temperature recorded was 101 degrees Celsius…” You may or may not come across this unfortunate incident when driving along the highway, your car stalls for no apparent reason and you’re forced to pull alongside the road. You […]
13. August 2018
Alfa Romeo 147: Radiator Coolant Reservoir Cap Replacement
“The cap on the radiator or coolant expansion tank is not just a simple cap, and is actually a two-way pressure relief and check valve…” Not many people are aware that the cap for your car’s radiator or expansion tank comes with a spring-loaded mechanism that is pressure-rated to maintain an efficient working pressure in […]
8. July 2018
Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer
When I first came across the Dyson Supersonic hair dryer, I thought it was something I’d like to have. That is, until I saw the price. At ten times the price of regular hair dryers, this was no ordinary hair-drying contraption. Design-wise, it is beautiful…nothing less you’d expect from a Dyson. I could truly appreciate […]
5. July 2018
Marvel Mystery Oil
The engine in my Alfa Romeo 147 has been running low on motor oil for quite a while…which is not surprising, considering the Twin Spark engine digests motor oil like it does fuel. I didn’t have time to make a trip to my supply shop a couple of weekends ago, and was ready to take […]
2. July 2018
How to Prevent Soft Shutter Release Button from Falling Off
Like the old cameras of yesteryears, some of the modern mirrorless cameras of today comes with a screw-threaded hole on the shutter release button. This hole is to allow one to connect a shutter release cable, which is especially useful in preventing camera shakes for long exposure shots. What about normal exposure day-to-day shots? You […]
27. June 2018
Leica M Lens Holder
“If I can hold a 250-year-old Italian violin reliably in my hand without a strap over my shoulder, I should do fine without one on my camera…” Many people have asked me why I do not use straps with my cameras, and especially on all my Leica cameras. My reason is simple. If for any […]
31. May 2018
How to 6-bit Code Leica M Lens
Leica M lenses are arguably some of the best in the world, and lenses manufactured more than half a century ago for the film Leica cameras of yesteryears can still be used on the modern M series digital bodies of today. In fact, using some of these older M lenses is a great way to […]
6. March 2018
ETN Mobile Mining
While most people have heard of bitcoin by now, those who are new to the cryptocurrency scene may not have heard of the altcoin called Electroneum. Electroneum, or ETN, is the first British-developed cryptocurrency that was developed with mobile gaming, live sports betting and similar industries in mind. Electroneum was also designed to achieve mass […]
1. August 2017
The Bowery by ONA
Camera bags weren’t the first thing on my mind when I went down to Singapore in the first week of October 2016. I was there for an event – The Leica Days of Inspiration, held at Marina Bay Sands from 1st to 4th October. Knowing my obsession with all things bags, it is not entirely […]
5. May 2017
Hohner CX12 Chromatic Harmonica
“In 2015, I developed a sudden liking for chromatic harmonicas, and looked no further than the offerings from Hohner.” I have been playing the diatonic harmonica non-professionally since the late 80s, and remember having bought the Hohner Meisterklasse MS 580 Diatonic Harmonica in the early 90s. It is a beautifully-crafted music instrument from the esteemed […]
13. April 2017
Hohner Meisterklasse MS 580 Diatonic Harmonica
The Hohner Meisterklasse MS 580 Diatonic Harmonica in the key of C is the very first harmonica that I bought from Hohner. Starting off with one of their higher end models, this diatonic model established my love relationship with this well-regarded German manufacturer of harmonicas and other musical instruments. This relationship would later lead me […]
4. January 2017
Deepblu COSMIQ Dive Companion
Visiting the recent Malaysia International Dive Expo (MIDE) in Kuala Lumpur on its last day on 31st July 2016 recently, I took home with me a brochure about a new product in the market. I didn’t know what the brochure was at that time, and a few days after the Expo, as I was going […]
21. August 2016
The Devon Buy Collection of HP Calculators and Related Articles
“…these calculators are quite hard to come by that you can’t buy them off the shelves anymore. As listed below, you will notice that they were acquired from various countries around the world.” You will only see a handful of calculators here, but these items, regardless of their quantity, are considered collections when: the items […]
17. July 2016
The Devon Buy Collection of Cigars and Tobacco Products
“I often buy new sticks faster than I can smoke them, and the collection amounts to a fair bit at any given time.” I enjoy the occasional cigar with coffee over chit-chat sessions with a good buddy of mine, as well as light doses of tobacco smoking from a couple of tobacco pipes. I maintain […]
2. June 2016
The Devon Buy Collection of Film and Digital Cameras
Photography has always been an on and off leisure pursuit for me, and I sometimes think I am more fascinated by the mechanics and designs of cameras than photography itself. There is no denying that a great picture is taken by a good camera by an even better photographer. “Both work and play plus the […]
18. March 2016
The Devon Buy Collection of Analogue and Digital Measuring Instruments
“…it’s just a fascination for devices that extend, detect, display, flicker, beep and respond in many such ways with every change of the environment.” Measuring instruments…these are things people seldom regard as collectibles, simply because they are usually used as equipment for work. While I do use some of these in my work, the measuring […]
26. January 2016
The Devon Buy Collection of Hats and Headgear
“Hats bought during travels serve as great mementos, as they can often be worn for many years, decades even, while evoking memories about the place of visit or event, including the people you have met.” I remember getting my first cap, one with army-style motifs which I was very attached to, from a close friend […]
11. December 2015
Milwaukee M12 Compact Vacuum
The following article is a review of the Milwaukee M12 Compact Vacuum, and is intended to be an info page with some description, photographs and technical specifications as provided by the manufacturer. If you have arrived here from a search engine, kindly note that this article is linked from The Devon Buy Collection of Power […]
7. November 2015
Ryobi P514 18V One+ Reciprocating Saw
The following article is a preview of the Ryobi P514 18V One+ Reciprocating Saw as it has not been personally used, and is intended to be an info page with some description, photographs and technical specifications as provided by the manufacturer. If you have arrived here from a search engine, kindly note that this article […]
4. November 2015
Ryobi P421 18V One+ Angle Grinder
The following article is a preview of the Ryobi P421 Angle Grinder as it has not been personally put to use, and is intended to be an info page with some description, photographs and technical specifications as provided by the manufacturer. If you have arrived here from a search engine, kindly note that this article […]
31. October 2015
Ryobi P506 18V One+ Circular Saw Laser
The following article is a preview of the Ryobi P506 Circular Saw with laser guide as it has not been personally used, and is intended to be an info page with some description, photographs and technical specifications as provided by the manufacturer. If you have arrived here from a search engine, kindly note that this […]
27. October 2015
Ryobi P320 18V One+ AirStrike Brad Nailer
The following article is a preview of the Ryobi P320 AirStrike Brad Nailer as it has not been personally used, and is intended to be an info page with some description, photographs and technical specifications as provided by the manufacturer. If you have arrived here from a search engine, kindly note that this article is […]
22. October 2015
Bosch PSB 400-2 Hammer Drill
The following article is not quite a review of the Bosch PSB 400-2 Hammer Drill, but is intended to be an info page with some description, photographs and technical specifications as provided by the manufacturer. If you have arrived here from a search engine, kindly note that this article is linked from The Devon Buy […]
18. October 2015
Bosch GSB 500 RE Professional Hammer Drill
The following article is a review of the Bosch GSB 500 RE Professional Hammer Drill, and is intended to be an info page with some description, photographs and technical specifications as provided by the manufacturer. If you have arrived here from a search engine, kindly note that this article is linked from The Devon Buy […]
14. October 2015
Bosch GWS 8-100 CE Professional Variable Speed Angle Grinder
The following article is a review of the Bosch GWS 8-100CE Professional – a Bosch Variable Speed Angle Grinder, and is intended to be an info page with further description, photographs and technical specifications as provided by the manufacturer. If you have arrived here from a search engine, kindly note that this article is linked […]
10. October 2015
Bosch GDR 10,8-LI Professional Cordless Impact Driver
The following article is a review of the Bosch GDR 10,8-LI Professional Cordless Impact Driver, and is intended to be an info page with further description, photographs and technical specifications as provided by the manufacturer. If you have arrived here from a search engine, kindly note that this article is linked from The Devon Buy […]
5. October 2015
Bosch GDM 12-34 Marble Cutter
The following article is a review of the Bosch GDM 12-34 Marble Cutter, and is intended to be an info page with further description, photographs and technical specifications as provided by the manufacturer. If you have arrived here from a search engine, kindly note that this article is linked from The Devon Buy Collection of […]
8. September 2015
Bosch GBH 2-20 DRE Professional Rotary Hammer
The following article may or may not be a review of the Bosch GBH 2-20 DRE Professional Rotary Hammer, but is intended to be an info page from a main article with further description, photographs and technical specifications as provided by the manufacturer. If you have arrived here from a search engine, kindly note that […]
4. September 2015
Black & Decker RTX-1 High-Speed Rotary Tool
The following article may or may not be a review of the Black & Decker RTX-1 High-Speed Rotary Tool, but is intended primarily to be an info page from a main article with further description, photographs and technical specifications as provided by the manufacturer. If you have arrived here from a search engine, kindly note […]
31. August 2015
Black & Decker KA175 Sander
The following article may or may not be a review of the Black & Decker KA175 Sander, but is intended to be an info page leading from a main article, with further description, photographs and technical specifications as provided by the manufacturer. If you have arrived here from a search engine, kindly note that this […]
27. August 2015
Black & Decker KS630 Jigsaw
The following article may or may not be a review of the Black & Decker KS630 Jigsaw, but is intended to be an info page with further description, photographs and technical specifications as provided by the manufacturer. If you have arrived here from a search engine, kindly note that this article is linked from The […]
13. August 2015
Dewalt DW926 Cordless Drill Driver
The following article may or may not be a review of the Dewalt DW926 Cordless Drill Driver, but is intended to be an info page with further description, photographs and technical specifications as provided by the manufacturer. If you have arrived here from a search engine, kindly note that this article is linked from The […]
11. August 2015
Hilti TE 6-A36 AVR Cordless Rotary Hammer
This article is about the Hilti TE 6-A36 AVR Cordless Rotary Hammer, intended to be an info page with further description, photographs and technical specifications as provided by the manufacturer. If you have arrived here from a search engine, kindly note that this article is linked from The Devon Buy Collection of Power Tools and […]
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