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Editorial

Andrew: My Dog Loves Home Depot

Feb 1, 2019 Andrew Wagner 78 Comments

Did you know that some Home Depot, Lowe’s, and even Farm & Fleet stores are dog-friendly?

Zippkool belt-worn battery pack

New Tools

Zippkool Fan-Cooled Workwear

Aug 17, 2017 David Frane 11 Comments

There’s some new fan-powered workwear designed to keep you cool and comfy while you work in the heat.

The Kirk Wrench used on a compression fitting

Mechanics' Tools

Kirk Wrench – a Reconfigurable Modular Wrench for Tight Spaces

Jul 26, 2017 David Frane 18 Comments

The Kirk Wrench is a reconfigurable problem-solver that can access hard to reach fasteners.

SKil Vivo Wine Bottle Opener Combo

Cordless

Skil iXO Cordless Screwdriver With Corkscrew Attachment

Jul 24, 2012 Stuart 5 Comments

Introducing the Skil Vivo, a 4V cordless screwdriver with corkscrew attachment.

Israeli and Czech Surplus Gas Masks

Safety

Surplus Israeli and Czech Gas Masks

Nov 3, 2011 Stuart 4 Comments

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?

Sugru Packets

Adhesives, Sealants, & Lubes

Sugru – a Mighty Hacking Putty For Use on Tools & at Home

Jul 14, 2011 Stuart Discuss

Sugru, incredible putty for hacking, improving, repairing, and personalizing your stuff!

Bosch Oscillating Multi-Tool Cutter and Accessory Product Line

Oscillating Tools

Bosch Oscillating Tool Blades Can Cut, Grind, and… Magically Cut Vegetables!

May 9, 2011 Stuart Discuss

Check out this Bosch OIS demo video, which includes some don’t-try-this-at-home food prep comedy!

Unusual or Whacky

Breaking News: Power Tool OEMs Agree to Cut the Cord for Good!

Apr 1, 2011 Stuart 3 Comments

Power tool cords are out, cordless is in; this is a story that you absolutely cannot miss!

Bosch IXO Lithium Ion Screwdriver with Swarovski Crystals Limited Edition

Cordless

We Kid You Not – Swarovski Crystal-Emblazoned Bosch (UK) Screwdriver

Dec 21, 2010 Stuart 3 Comments

Bosch. Europe. Cordless Screwdriver. Swarovski Crystals. Today isn’t April 1st, is it?

Giant Wenger Swiss Army Knife

Hand Tools

What Would You Do With This Giant Wenger Swiss Army Knife?

Dec 15, 2010 Stuart 2 Comments

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 because there’s no built-in ballpoint pen – I’d expect at least a mini Mont Blanc […]

Bubble Level Cuff Links

Awesome & Cool

What the… Bubble Level Cufflinks!?

Nov 30, 2010 Stuart 1 Comment

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 to choose from that will offer far greater accuracy and utility. Even so, this is a […]

Adhesives, Sealants, & Lubes

Duct Tape, Does a Melon Good

Mar 30, 2010 Stuart 2 Comments

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. She found my coverup to be amusing, but guess who had to cut up the […]

Tool Sightings

Pliers in the Sky in England

Mar 23, 2010 Stuart Discuss

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 story on Geekologie. Oh, and please feel free to share any clever captions you come […]

Tool Sightings

Channellock Diagonal Cutters Spotted in Brother Printer Ad

Mar 2, 2010 Stuart 3 Comments

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 two, finding that the cutters in the ad were most definitely modeled after the Channellocks.

Unusual or Whacky

DIY Gone Bad – Car Loses All Four Wheels

Jun 5, 2009 Stuart 4 Comments

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 to make again – as soon as he drove back onto the motorway, he lost […]

Storage & Organization

Tool Chest Dresser

Apr 10, 2009 Stuart Discuss

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 a toy box. The tool chest dresser retails for about $95 including shipping. Step2 Tool Chest Dresser […]

Hand Tools

Grip-On Bunion Relief Pliers?!!

Mar 30, 2009 Stuart Discuss

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 case you’re wondering, no, this is not an early April Fools Day joke.

Unusual or Whacky

Ikea Car April Fools Day Joke?

Mar 27, 2009 Stuart 4 Comments

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 various loose parts together, is impressive nonetheless. Then again, it could also just be CGI… […]

Unusual or Whacky

Proto Wrench Found in Video Game

Mar 27, 2009 Stuart 2 Comments

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 that the designers of Fear2 labeled it a Proto 708S – a real designation.

Editorial

Tool Misuse Do’s and Don’ts

Mar 11, 2009 Stuart Discuss

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 use a cheap flat head screwdriver. The following are a few tool misuse do’s and […]

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