Neil Paskin has created all kinds of awesome things on his Pask Makes YouTube channel. Now, he’s designed a marking knife ideal for woodworking projects. The Dart knife features an arrow-like design, a stainless steel blade, and stitched leather handle scales. It’s a unique and useful addition to any toolbox. Pre-launch pricing ends 9.10.2023.
When you think about something being microscopic, it all seems the same size from our perspective. But this video from RED SIDE cleverly demonstrates the vast differences in the size of things we can’t see with the naked eye, from the tiniest atom to the relatively gargantuan amoeba. Also, there are way too many viruses.
Treat your favorite backyard grillmaster to BBQ Rubdown’s tasty spice collection. The gift set includes six 12 oz. bottles of spices and rubs for making deliciously sweet, smoky, and spicy beef, pork, chicken, and other foods on the grill, cooktop, or in the oven. The salt-pepper-sugar-garlic-onion base coat is the perfect all-purpose seasoning.
Tightening lug nuts on a wheel typically involves turning five nuts sequentially to make sure they’re tightened evenly. This video shows off a homebrew invention that can loosen or tighten them all at once. It’s a cool idea, but in the real world, you’ll need metal gears and something more powerful than a Makita cordless drill to get the job done.
Boker’s pocket knife combines two of the most useful everyday tools in one. It packs a 2.76″ drop-point blade and a 3-tine fork, both made from Sandvik 12C27 steel. Its handle scales are matte black G-10, which provides excellent grip. It also includes a reversible pocket clip.
YaramountTube has a very special artistic talent. When he’s not working his construction job, he spends his time carving intricate architectural sculptures out of plaster. His friend suggested that he posted his work online, and if this first video is any indication, we can look forward to many more amazing creations.
Carry your office when you carry your laptop. Beblau convenient organizer attaches to the outside of your laptop using elastic straps, and has holders for pens, cables, a phone, and more. At your desk, it stands like an easel, providing easy access to accessories and serving as a phone stand. Fits laptops from 13″ to 15″.
Cedar Point’s Magnum XL-200 is one of the world’s most beloved roller coasters. CoasterWriter shows off a backyard replica of the thrill ride, built using K’nex construction toys, and dubbed the “Magnum XL-300.” Johnny from 3D Coaster created the detailed 3D-printed coaster car replica. Be sure to take the POV ride too.
This teensy lantern from Ledlenser measures less than 4″ tall but produces up to 300 lumens of glare-free lighting. It has a built-in hanging hook, three white light modes, and two red light modes. It comes with a rechargeable battery but can also run on an AA battery. Available in cool or warm white versions.
This ultra-compact ratchet driver helps you turn screws, nuts, and bolts in tight spaces. It’s small enough to keep in your pocket and drives standard 1/4″ bits. Its low-profile, 72-tooth mechanism can turn with as little as 5º of motion. The set includes #1 and #2 Phillips, 3/16″ and 1/4″ flat blades, and a 1/4″ socket driver bit.
Love the music of the 1980s? Then, put on your headphones, crank up the volume, and hit play on this double feature. Musician Martin Miller and his bandmates performed this stellar two-part medley featuring tracks from Van Halen, A-Ha, Tears for Fears, Europe, Depeche Mode, Bon Jovi, Michael Jackson, U2, and more.
The slimline X-Pac Secret Utility Pouch from CountyComm is great for carrying pocket tools, pens, flashlights, and other small items. It’s made from durable and lightweight X-Pac fabric and has exterior pockets for skinny items and a zippered main compartment that’s ideal for cards, cash, and more.
Pizza restaurants strive to deliver your pizza while it’s hot, but that’s not always possible. Colin Furze came up with an overengineered solution to the problem. Rather than insulating already-cooked pizzas, his Suzuki pizza delivery motorcycle has a built-in oven to cook pizzas while in transit. He built the oven from scratch using sheet metal and hydroforming.
The K1 Max is a premium 3D printer from Creality designed for fast, accurate, and reliable prints. It can print at speeds up to 600 mm/second with a build volume of 300 x 300 x 300 mm (appx 11.8 x 11.8 x 11.8 in.) Using AI tech, a LIDAR sensor and a camera watch for issues and send alerts, while dual cooling fans help harden models before they can warp.
The Galactic Senate scenes in the Star Wars prequels weren’t always the most captivating, but the Senate chamber was an impressive set piece. A team of LEGO builders created this incredible Minifig-scale replica of the chamber. Christoph, Tobias, Hendrik, René, and Markus built the main structure, while attendees of a LEGO conference each made a pod.
Love colors and design? Hues and Cues is a great party game that challenges you to pinpoint a specific color based on one- or two-word clues from other players. The closer you get to guessing the exact color from the 480-hue grid, the more points you earn. It’s a fun, family-friendly game for 3 to 10 players.
Doing push-ups and planks requires a good bit of upper body strength. Calisthenics athletes Andry Strong and Eryc Ortiz show off their power and control by performing a push-up without their legs on the ground and with Eric balanced on Andry’s neck. And then there’s this move.
Govee specializes in RGB LED light kits. Their curtain lights can display patterns on a grid of 520 teardrop-shaped light beads. The Govee mobile app includes more than 80 scene presets, music sync, and the ability to upload animated GIFs. They’re also rated IP65 waterproof so that you can use them outside. Chris Maher’s in-depth review shows them in action.
There’s more to Greek spirits than anise-forward ouzo. Metaxa 12 Stars is a classic Greek liqueur made of muscat wine, fine wine distillates, and Mediterranean botanicals. The sweet, amber elixir is the star of the My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 limited edition cocktail kit from Cocktail Courier, available until 9/28/23.
Portland’s Kiriko sells and makes wonderful accessories and decor with a distinctively Japanese aesthetic. They have quite an eye for textiles, too. Among our favorites is this Kiriko Original dopp kit made from traditional Japanese fabrics. The stylish toiletry bag features a Kumiko lattice pattern with a striped canvas interior. A stiff lining helps it keep its shape.
Is Hyundai making the best EV on the market? After a week behind the wheel of the 2023 IONIQ 6, they jumped to the top of our list. We drove the IONIQ 6 Limited AWD model with a long-range battery pack. This configuration provides the best combination of performance, range, and features. Long live the sedan!
Despite advancements in 3D visualization tech, architects sometimes still need to show physical models of buildings. MonsterKook is an expert at making this type of miniature, and his YouTube channel is filled with these tiny houses, including this impressive creation featuring structural walls he made by filling foamboard forms with cement.