Category Archives: Unusual or Whacky
Surplus Israeli and Czech Gas Masks
These surplus gas masks have been used for halloween costumes, as indie film props, in zombie-defense prep kits, and at OCW protests. What else could they be used for?Continue Reading
Craftsman’s Upcoming Challenge Series is Really SCREW’D Up (in a Good Way)
Put on those safety glasses, Craftsman’s about to announce the tool-clueless handyman-to-be for their SCREW’D series.Continue Reading
Sugru – a Mighty Hacking Putty For Use on Tools & at Home
Sugru, incredible putty for hacking, improving, repairing, and personalizing your stuff!Continue Reading
Bosch Oscillating Tool Blades Can Cut, Grind, and… Magically Cut Vegetables!
Check out this Bosch OIS demo video, which includes some don’t-try-this-at-home food prep comedy!Continue Reading
Breaking News: Power Tool OEMs Agree to Cut the Cord for Good!
Power tool cords are out, cordless is in; this is a story that you absolutely cannot miss!Continue Reading
We Kid You Not – Swarovski Crystal-Emblazoned Bosch Screwdriver
Bosch. Europe. Cordless Screwdriver. Swarovski Crystals. Today isn’t April 1st, is it?Continue Reading
What Would You Do With This Giant Wenger Swiss Army Knife?
If you had this giant pocket-busting swiss army knife, what would you do with it? Would you put it on display in your home, or whip it out when needed? Personally, I would never buy a tool like this, simply …Continue Reading
What the… Bubble Level Cufflinks!?
That’s right, these cufflinks have built in bubble levels! It’s a pretty nifty idea, and they might even be as functional than all those Android and iPhone leveling apps available today. For leveling on the go, there are many pocket-friendly mini levels …Continue Reading
Pipe Cutter & Wrench USB Flash Drives
Novelty USB flash drives are nothing new, but these are the first we’ve seen that are designed to resemble common hand tools. You now have a choice between a pipe cutter and wrench memory thumb drive.
Duct Tape, Does a Melon Good
Ever squeeze a melon to check for ripeness only to have your finger pierce its flesh? Thankfully Duck branded duct tape came to the rescue! The downside is that the neon blue melon bandage was a bit too bold to hide from my wife. …Continue Reading
Pliers in the Sky in England
I thought you might enjoy this image of pliers floating in the sky in England. It looks like a Google streetview driver briefly left pliers on top of his camera while mapping a neighborhood. Check out the blunder here, or via the …Continue Reading
Channellock Diagonal Cutters Spotted in Brother Printer Ad
I was doing some online shopping when I came across a flash advertisement for Brother printers that featured what looks to be a pair of Channellock disagonal pliers. Cool. I whipped out a pair of Channellock cutters, and compared the …Continue Reading
DIY Gone Bad – Car Loses All Four Wheels
Apparently it’s quite common for Europeans to switch between winter and summer tires. Well, one driver in Switzerland was changing his tires but happened to use the wrong lug nuts to secure the wheels to his car. That’s a mistake he’s never going …Continue Reading
Tool Chest Dresser
This Step2 child-sized tool chest dresser is perfect for the little ones in your home that want to have a toolbox just like dad’s (or mom’s). If you ask us, its size makes it better suited for use as a night table or as …Continue Reading
Grip-On Bunion Relief Pliers?!!
I was browsing Grip-On’s catalog the other day, and found mention of this unusual tool. Grip-On’s bunion relief pliers can be used to spot-stretch all types of footwear to accomodate bunions, corns, and other painful bumps on the feet. In …Continue Reading
