Field Notes “Utility” Edition
Arriving a bit early for Spring 2017, Field Notes’ latest limited edition memo books each sport a “safety yellow” cover and a small ruler that flips out from the back.
Pre-order the Rockler Miter-Fold Dado Set
Table saw blades that let you fold a single sheet of plywood into a neat, seamless box with just four cuts.
Gearward Duct Tape Keychain
You never know when you’re going to need duct tape. Here’s a stylish way to always keep some with you.
“01” — The World’s First Dimensioning Instrument [Indiegogo]
If you crossed a pen with a measuring tape and gave it wireless functionality, the 01 would be the result.
Bondhus Ball-End Allen Wrench Set
Color-coded hex keys with ball ends for working with screws from a wider variety of angles.
Product Stop Damaged Screw Remover & Extractor Set
A set of four different-sized drill bits for extracting stripped/damaged screws.
Hand-Eye Supply’s Wooden-Handle Screwdriver Set
A handsome set of six screwdrivers (3 Phillips, 3 flathead) with handles made from turned Maine hardwood. Comes with a thick canvas pouch.
Small Ships – A Timeless Undertaking
The digital age has brought us much delight. From great apps to streaming music, we’ve got no shortage of ways to entertain ourselves. Small Ships from Best Made Company is a throwback to before the vibrating rectangles in our pockets. It’s a real wooden ship. Get it for $74.
Hugo’s Amazing Tape
Hugo’s Amazing Tape is a reusable, adhesive-less tape that clings only to itself. I’ve heard it’s popular with board gamers and embroiderers who need to keep a lot of small items neatly organized, but since it’s so easy to remove and reuse, it’s also quite useful around the house and office. These are just a few of its uses: Cable management (more…
LED Lenser T7 Tactical Flashlight
The LED Lenser T7 is a tactical flashlight that gives off a lot of light for its size. It measures only 5.4″ long and weights less than 7oz., but its max brightness is an impressive 175 lumens, plenty enough for most jobs in and around the house. It actually has three brightness settings: full power (175 lumens), regular power (135 lumens), and…
LadderLimb
It’s that magical time of year again when people start doing home DIY projects. Whether you’re painting the house or cleaning the gutters, you’ll probably be spending a lot of time on a ladder. To make your life easier, use a LadderLimb to hold your work materials securely. The rubberized end fits snugly into the hollow rungs of most ladders, giving you…
‘Do Work’ Poster
While the Gentleman Rules poster was good, if 20 tips are too many, maybe this $20 poster by Sean McCabe will do the trick. Here’s what it says: Do Work It’s Not Going To Do Itself If that won’t get you going this new year, I’m not sure that will, honestly.
Gentleman Rules Print
What does it mean to be a man? What sort of rules should we follow? DapperPaper over on Etsy has some suggestions. This 11×17 poster is full of good advice, and I really cannot decide which bit of advice is my favorite. The poster itself is made of 220 GSM fine art matte paper, with black and red ink. It’s as handsome…
Looj 125 Remote Controlled Cordless Electric Gutter Cleaning Robot
I spent part of my weekend cleaning out my gutters, and man, would have this thing come in handy. The iRobot 12501 Looj 125 Remote Controlled Cordless Electric Gutter Cleaning Robot is a battery-powered, 5-pound robot designed to clean gutters quickly. The iRobot Looj cleans up to 150 feet of linear gutter on a single charge, and is waterproof up to a…
Everyday Carry Kit
The everyday carry keychain tool kit is comprised of 5 different items all which can be carried with you every day. A pry bar, a waterproof capsule lighter, two screwdriver keys, and pointed precision tweezers. All together the 5 tools weigh less than 2 ounces.
Leatherman Wave Multitool
A few years back, when my wife didn’t know what to get me for Christmas, she happened across a Gerber Multitool. Little did she (and I) know that every man should own one of these. I use my Gerber around the house all the time and take it with me on any outdoor trips. However, the Leatherman Wave is likely what I…
Waxed Canvas Apron
They say people who work with their mind like to unwind by working with their hands. When I’m not writing I enjoy woodworking. I built my own desk (the very one I am typing this parenthetical sentence on), and my next project will be a storage trunk slash coffee table for our den. When doing fine woodworking a hearty and comfortable apron…