This brief, time-lapse video shows an artist creating an incredible modern coffee table with built-in LED lighting that reacts to motion. He created its hexagonal cutouts using a CNC milling machine and filled them with resin. We couldn’t find the builder’s name but found a similar design from Axes: Garage.
This keychain accessory measures just 35 mm (1.38″) long and packs a tiny blade ideal for opening packages and other light-duty cutting tasks. Its replaceable blade is made from titanium, while its case is available in either aluminum or titanium. Its cover holds on securely with a super-strong neodymium magnet.
This pocket-sized adjustable wrench can turn bolts up to 15mm or about 0.59″, and its handle has a hex driver and storage space for bits. A brass grommet lets you lash it to your bag or create a wrist strap with paracord. Its teeth can open bottles, and it’s also got a built-in utility blade.
What we really like about this tool roll is its carrying versatility. In addition to briefcase handles, it comes with a shoulder strap and two metal loops that can be used for hanging it in your shop. It’s got five deep double-zippered pockets that can hold all kinds of hand tools and accessories and is made from sturdy 1000D Cordura.
This laser-engraved stainless steel card is packed with reference information for scientists. Its front side has the periodic table of the elements, along with rulers and a protractor, while its back offers up quick access to important constants, formulas, and conversions. There are also versions for chemistry, engineering, and physics.
This shiny raccoon table lamp brings a little bit of nature indoors – without the risk of rabies! The curious little critter is seen holding onto a light socket, illuminating his brass-painted resin body and beady little eyes. The lamp measures 13″ tall and is also available in a creamy matte white finish.
Hexagons are the bestagons, so it only makes sense that they could make one of the most versatile DIY storage systems we’ve seen. Fix This Build That needed a place to store loose items in his workshop, so he 3D printed a honeycomb-shaped grid to hang on the wall, and that can accept custom modules like shelves, tool bins, and hooks.
We have a thing for multi-purpose furniture. HomeMadeModern shows off a design for a contemporary piece of furniture that functions as a small couch and a desk. It has a smaller footprint than two standalone pieces, and it just looks cool. It also has built-in side tables. Best of all, it can be built with basic power tools.
Panther Vision’s unique flashlights feature a pistol-style grip instead of a cylindrical one, offering a more natural and ergonomic grip, and preventing them from rolling. Each one is made from aircraft-grade aluminum and tactical polymer, and are available in brightness levels from 700 to 1700 lumens.
A table saw is one of the most useful tools in the shop when it comes to cutting long pieces of wood. Maker KJDOT decided to see if he could build a working model of one in miniature, and the result is impressive enough that we’d love one for our workbench. It turns out that MicroMark sells something similar, but it’s very pricey.
This pen-style flashlight is optimized for reading documents or performing close-up tasks in the dark. It’s got a high-CRI LED that produces a warm white 3000K light, with a perfectly circular field of light without dark spots. Its 3.46″ long body is made from anodized 6061 aluminum alloy, and includes a reversible steel clip.
Builder Hassan Abu-Izmero had a little time on his hands and decided to build himself a piece of furniture that celebrates his craft. He made the rustic wooden table from rough pieces of timber and steel, then used a Shaper Tools Origin handheld CNC to route out precise insets for five wrenches embedded in its tabletop.
This compact pouch is perfect for carrying emergency first aid supplies when hiking or camping. It’s made from durable 500D nylon with YKK zippers and has a quick access open-top design with multiple interior pockets and elastic bands for storing small items. It’s MOLLE compatible so that you can attach it to other bags.
We always enjoy watching rusty old things made to look like new. In this video from KILO Restoration, they take the process to the extreme, scrubbing off caked-on rust from a mid-20th-century socket wrench, then painstakingly polishing it back to an amazing mirror chrome finish.
There’s no need to choose between fluffy pancakes or crispy waffles with the PanWaffle. It’s a stovetop pan that makes a waffle in the middle of a pancake. It has handles that stay cool and it comes apart so you can fit it inside a dishwasher.
Most campers sit on the back of a pickup truck or are towed by one. After seeing a Japanese artist’s design for a pedal-powered camper, the Dangie Bros. decided they needed one too. The tiny camper sleeps two in very cramped quarters and weighs about 500 pounds, but they still managed to take it on a (short) road trip.
This rustic wood carrying case is great for toting beer bottles and cans when visiting friends. It carries up to six bottles and has a removable divider for versatility. It has a metal handle and a sturdy bottle opener on one end.
There are two things we know about Campbell’s chicken noodle soup: It’s great when you’re sick, and Andy Warhol turned it into an iconic piece of pop art. Now this soup can keeps your valuables safe. Big Mouth sells this decoy version of the red-and-white-labeled can with a removable bottom for hiding cash, jewelry, and other small items.
Yuan Design’s unique modern pen has an aluminum body that combines a hexagon with a triangle. Its unique shape provides a comfortable grip, keeps it from rolling, and provides a straight edge. The refillable pen holds in place with magnets, and an optional stand turns the pen into a leaning tower. The TP2 adds a mechanical pencil.
This tiny knife measures just 2.6″ long when closed, making it perfect for keychains. Its 3Cr13 steel blade is ideal for opening packages, cutting rope, breaking down boxes, and holds in place securely with a liner lock mechanism. Its handle is made from glass-reinforced nylon and has a built-in bottle opener at its back end.
This metal clip provides quick access to keychains or other hanging EDC items. It attaches securely to belts and detaches with a flick of its hinged mechanism. It’s slimmer than typical belt clips, keeping your keychain closer and with less movement. Made from TC4 titanium and stainless steel.
This sturdy plastic shelf from Studio Michael Hilgers and Rephorm Haus adds a small desk and a flower box to any place with a straight length of hand railing. It hooks over round, flat, or rectangular railings up to 3.15″ wide, and is made from UV-resistant, weatherproof plastic. It measures appx. 23.6″ wide x 17.7″ deep.
ReferenceReady’s card sets are a great addition to your outdoor load-out, offering diagrams of how to tie a number of useful knots. They come in camping/backpacking, boating, fishing, climbing, and equine versions. Each set is printed on waterproof plastic cards, and comes with a mini carabiner. Also sold as a 57 knot set.
