Oldschool Scythe Vs. Newschool Weed-Whacker
Guess who wins when two guys compete in a grass cutting competition with very different tools. The guy on our left has an old scythe and the guy on our right has a Brushcutter 1 weed-whacker. My...
View Article13-Inch Kniper Throwing Knife / Multi-Tool
Multi-tools have been integrated into pocket knives, bracelets, iPhone cases, flashlights, etc… but I have yet to see a throwing knife multi-tool. The Kniper ($75) is a 13-inch long throwing knife...
View ArticleIvation Battery-Powered Handheld Portable Shower
Whether you are washing the dog in a tub, bathing in a creek while hiking, or just watering plants from a rain barrel the Ivation Battery-Powered Handheld Portable Shower ($35) is pretty cool. This...
View ArticleBalisong / Butterfly Style Bottle Opener By BBbarfly
The Balisong (butterfly) knife is illegal in most places which is a bummer. That doesn’t mean you have to give up on the fun Balisong action. Time for the next best thing, a Balisong bottle opener...
View ArticlePortable Pocket Sized Air Pump
Whether a flat tire on your bike/scooter or a soft basketball, this pocket sized air pump will do the job. The Farnuil Pocket Bike Pump ($18.99) is a great gift for the rider or sports enthusiast. It...
View ArticleSchrade SCHA5B M.A.G.I.C. Assisted Opening Folding Knife
The Schrade SCHA5B Magic Assisted Folding Knife ($44) is a cool looking knife. It looks somewhere between a stealth fighter jet or something an alien would carry in a sci-fi movie. The Schrade SCHA5B...
View ArticleHome-Scale Conversion Of Plastics To Oil
A Japanese company, Blest, is making gadgets that basically convert plastics to oil. They have several sizes of the machine from large-scale commercial units all the way down the the one shown here...
View ArticleDeWalt Bluetooth Batteries Packed With Features And Security
This post is aimed at the contractor or construction folks amongst us. Tools, and in this case batteries, tend to disappear at job sites. Whether the batteries are accidentally taken or are outright...
View ArticleCrescent Flip & Grip Ratcheting Wrench Multi-Tool
The Crescent Flip & Grip Wrench Multi-Tool is a pretty versatile wrench that can hide in your pocket or glovebox for quick fixes. The Crescent Flip and Grip has an adjustable jaw that opens...
View ArticleWoof Washer 360
If you have ever had to wash a dog you know how difficult it can be. They get dirty pretty quick and not easy to bathe despite the frequent need. Well some crafty inventor came up with a ring shaped...
View ArticleLearn How To Lock-Pick A Padlock
Learning how to pick a lock can come in handy from time-to-time. Whether you get locked out of your house or lose the keys to your old bike lock. Sure you could solve either of those problems in a...
View ArticleFishing Has Evolved. Quadcopter For Placing Bait And Loaded With Sensors.
Fishing is a 40,000 year old pastime that continues to evolve with technology. We now have super realistic fishing lures, sonar fish-finders, underwater cameras, graphite fishing rods, scented bait,...
View ArticleStop The Jingling – The Magkey
No more noisy keychains. So simple. Magkey ($12) is basically a set of magnets you stick on your keys and they help to end the jingling key syndrome.
View ArticleTetra-POD Clamshell Trailer Opens To Become A Boat
The Tetra-POD is a handy little work/storage trailer that can be towed behind a car or ATV. Perfect for hauling anything from debris to your gear. That alone is not super amazing. In my best...
View ArticleThis $32 RollJam Gadget Can Open Most Cars And Garage Doors
Hacker Samy Kamkar releases another hack to keep folks up at night, the RollJam. Forget that it costs just $32 to build. Remember that it can open virtually every car and garage door on the road...
View ArticleHuman Hoist = Amazing
Mechanics without car lifts, or for quick checks under vehicles, should pay attention. The Human Hoist is battery powered, hydraulic driven, and spring torsion assisted personal lifting chair. What...
View ArticlelittleBits = Perfect For Fun Projects And Inventor Types
Whether you want to invent some new gadgets with out having to build every single module or are just trying to mod an existing household item Littlebits is worth a look. I recommend starting off with...
View ArticleNutella Jar Lock
Short of hiding your Nutella from your friends and family there really isn’t much you can do to protect it. This Italian hazelnut spread has become quite popular in USA over the last decade. Imagine...
View ArticlePet Treat Launcher
What crazy invention will they think of next? This Pet Treat Launcher ($14) does exactly what you imagine it would. It launches pet treats at your cat or dog. I guess they like that kind of thing? No...
View ArticleAmazing Bridge Building Mega Machine
This massive 580 ton machine (SLJ900 32) has a single purpose, to build bridges. It appears to be living in China where growth of infrastructure is currently booming. To get an idea of the scale of...
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