Category Archives: Unusual or Whacky

Pipe Cutter & Wrench USB Flash Drives

Posted on July 7, 2010 by Stuart

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.

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Duct Tape, Does a Melon Good

Posted on March 30, 2010 by Stuart

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 →

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Pliers in the Sky in England

Posted on March 23, 2010 by Stuart

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 →

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Channellock Diagonal Cutters Spotted in Brother Printer Ad

Posted on March 2, 2010 by Stuart

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 →

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DIY Gone Bad – Car Loses All Four Wheels

Posted on June 5, 2009 by Stuart

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 →

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Tool Chest Dresser

Posted on April 10, 2009 by Stuart

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 →

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Grip-On Bunion Relief Pliers?!!

Posted on March 30, 2009 by Stuart

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 →

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Ikea Car April Fools Day Joke?

Posted on March 27, 2009 by Stuart

A new website popped up and appears to be announcing the release of an Ikea car. This is probably an elaborate April Fools Day joke, but the effort that went into either disassembling a spoof vehicle, or sourcing and arranging all those … Continue reading →

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Proto Wrench Found in Video Game

Posted on March 27, 2009 by Stuart

As you can see, we spotted an adjustable wrench in a video game and promptly took a screenshot. It is not unusual for video game designers to add tools and other everyday items to scenes for added realism. What is unusual about this wrench is … Continue reading →

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Tool Misuse Do’s and Don’ts

Posted on March 11, 2009 by Stuart

There are times when it is acceptable to misuse a tool, and other times when it is not. For example, if you are caught off-guard and need to open a can of paint, it is okay to go ahead and … Continue reading →

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Brilliant Improvisation or DIY Disaster?!

Posted on February 23, 2009 by Stuart

For the first time since infancy, I am at a loss for words. Is this vehicle the result of an improvised a/c repair? A DIY disaster? Or could this be a fixer-upper that has seen considerable progress? What would a … Continue reading →

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