Awesome Tools

Want to know how much time you’ve spent watching TV shows? Alex Cican’s tiii.me tells you how much you’ve lost staring at a black mirror based on the shows you watch and how many seasons you’ve watched them.

Fietsklik adds storage compartments to bicycles using its modular system. It has a base that attaches to bicycle rear racks, on which you can attach Fietsklik’s crate, messenger bag, shopping bag, laptop bag or child seat.

DIY Screen Printing Supplies developed this desktop screen printing device. Aside from being very compact, it also has a handy clamp that lets you change screens quickly without misaligning prints. Another demo here.

The EGO Power+ lawn mower, blower, string trimmer and hedge trimmer are cordless electric tools powered by a universal 56v battery. The battery lasts up to an hour and recharges in just 30 min.

A free cloud bookmarking service. Save images, videos, texts and links via a simple drag-and-drop interface. We know “drag” is in its name, but it would be even more useful with keyboard shortcuts and/or right-click context menus.

To celebrate MacGyver’s 62nd birthday, iFixit put together a kit filled with the everyday items that the legendary troubleshooter frequently used. Though if you really want to be like Mac, you’d make the kit yourself.

Lanterns and flashlights which can be easily clamped to everything from branches to the hood of your car, and can also stand on their own. Powered by bright CREE LEDs, the flashlight version is also available in a waterproof model.

Recently funded on Kickstarter, myLIFTER is a ceiling-mounted motorized lift. Use it to maximize space or to help lift cargo on and off vehicles. A pair can lift up to 100lbs. and can be controlled via its remote or a mobile app.

Wooden coat hangers that have magnets instead of hooks and can hold up to 4.4lb. They look nicer and are easier to remove than ordinary hangers. A more affordable plastic version would be sweet though, since these ones are crazy expensive.

A bungee cord strap with several loops along its length. It won’t tangle and comes with a pair of dual-sided carabiners. Use it to secure odd-shaped cargo, as a clothesline when camping and more. Available in 5′ and 3′ lengths.

Magwoods are small magnets with beautiful wood cases. The magnets are coated with rubber to improve their grip, while the wood cases have a notch where you can rest or prop up objects. Available in eight different hardwoods.

StickQuik is a silicone band embedded with a neodymium magnet, allowing you to hang tools and other items on magnetic surfaces. It also has complementary metal discs and strips with adhesive for use on non-magnetic surfaces.

Tic lets you reattach shirt buttons in seconds – without the need for a needle and thread – thanks to its tiny plastic teeth. Your repaired buttons will stay on even if your clothes are washed or dry cleaned. Available in six colors.

The Screw Grabber is a special rubber sleeve that fits over a screwdriver to ensure that non-magnetic screws stay straight and won’t fall off. It comes in two sizes and will fit on most screwdriver shapes and screw heads.

A fantastic new series of outdoor power tools which run on powerful interchangeable 40-volt batteries, capable of handling tough jobs usually meant for gas-powered tools. The tiny leaf blower is incredibly impressive for its size.

Iridium GO! is a battery-powered Wi-Fi hotspot that gives you satellite-based Internet access anywhere in the world. Use it to connect up to 5 devices within a 100ft. radius. It’s also water-resistant, shock-resistant and dustproof.

Clean up and get the most out of your truck bed with Decked. It’s a weatherproof platform with lots of compartments, including two spacious drawers. It fits on most full-sized trucks. Made of recycled HDPE and steel.

We’ve seen a few sneaky tools that will get you out of handcuffs, but none are as easy to conceal as the TIHK. We’re not suggesting you use it for unlawful purposes, but if your date cuffs you to the bed, it could come in handy.

Woodpeckers’ X-Mat Assembly System is a modular kit for securing woodworking and other craft parts. Its L-supports, anchors, fingers and clamps attach securely to interlocking resin squares through x-shaped recesses.

If the next Bond villain is a hipster, this should be his signature weapon. Man Ready’s decorative axe has a 3.5lb axe head plated in 24-carat gold. Its handle is made of hickory and can be customized in any color.

A multitool built around an extendable 7oz. tube. Interchangeable heads turn the tube – or tubes  – into various hand tools, including a shovel, a tripod, a rake and even a bench, with more heads and accessories coming.

The Crescent Switchblade comes with four different cutting heads and quick change pins for easy switching. It has cable cutting blades, metal cutting blades, a standard plier head and multipurpose blades.

Detachable table legs are nothing new; Kyle Hoff was just smart enough to reach out to buyers through Kickstarter. Floyd Legs are C-clamps on stilts, letting you make a table out of any flat surface. Available in 29″ or 16″.