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Tool Tank

Hazel Chua — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 21:25:08 +0000

Multitools (like the Gerber Crucial Multitool) are popular mainly for the reason that they’re so handy and useful, and extremely portable. These little tools let you do a whole lot of stuff while it’s wrapped in a neat, little package. Another multi-tasking and equally handy tool you might also want to watch out for is [...]

Bar Tools

Hazel Chua — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 18:55:31 +0000

The Bar Tools bring you the best of two worlds: bars and tools. Each of these stainless steel tools double as something that you could also use at the bar. For example, the hammer isn’t just a hammer–it actually doubles as a bottle opener. And the screwdriver is no normal driver either, because it’s got [...]

Pipe Wrench 3D Coat Rack and Shelf

Hazel Chua — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 19:17:37 +0000

If you’re in the market for a new rack and shelf for your tools, then look no further than the Pipe Wrench 3D Coat Rack and Shelf. It’s an extremely creative way of storing all your stuff while looking pretty awesome at the same time. The rack is in the form and design of a [...]

Stainless Steel Wrenchware Utensils

James Kelly — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 21:17:03 +0000

Do you have a man or woman in your family that you can’t seem to get out of the garage? Usually a good home cooked meal will do the trick, but sometimes that doesn’t even work. If you are sick of hearing “five more minutes,” then you need to get yourself something that will bring [...]

Classic Survival Tool

Hazel Chua — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 02:35:14 +0000

While I agree that it’s not really every day that you would find yourself in a situation where you’d need to fight for your survival (in case you do, then go check out the Bear Grylls Ultimate Survival Kit), but there will still be those moments where you wished you had brought along some sort [...]

Rechargeable Illuminating Wrenches

Conner Flynn — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 14:30:13 +0000

When you are fixing things, usually you need an extra light to shine on what you are doing. That light source usually ends up getting in your way. Rechargeable Illuminating Wrenches provide a great solution to this problem. This wrench set has built-in LEDs. That means light with no wires, bulbs, or a flashlight. Recessed [...]

Gerber Crucial Multitool

James Kelly — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 04:02:23 +0000

Having a good multitool is essential for the hiker, camper and weekend warrior, but weight is also an issue. The Gerber Crucial Multitool has six of the most essential tools and weighs only 142 grams. When it is closed, it’s only about 9cm long so it’s perfect for your pocket or small pack. If you [...]

Pocket Chainsaw

Hazel Chua — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 22:33:18 +0000

Who knows when you might need to saw or cut something in half? For all your immediate and sudden sawing needs, you can count on the Pocket Chainsaw to do the job for you. This makes a great tool/gift for the outdoorsman and avid hiker allowing for fast cutting of limbs up to 3″ thick [...]

Home Depot Coupon Codes

GeekAlerts.com — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 15:36:53 +0000

Current Home Depot Coupons Even if you don’t consider yourself a handyman/handywoman, chances are you shop at home improvement stores and could use Home Depot Coupon Codes to save money. For a lot of geeks all the tools and hardware gets us excited about the things we can build, and for the rest there is [...]

Lowes Coupon Codes & Discount Deals

GeekAlerts.com — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 19:10:29 +0000

Current Lowes Coupon Codes Even if you don’t do any household repairs or home improvement jobs yourself, our listings of Lowe’s Coupons can still be of great use. That’s because Lowes.com sells kitchen appliances, home furniture, BBQ grills, lamps, and much more. Of course if you are handy, they have everything you need to work [...]

Cast Iron Tool Bottle Opener

Hazel Chua — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 18:58:03 +0000

Don’t let looks deceive you. These tools are forged from cast iron, but they aren’t really tools. In the conventional sense, that is, because while you can’t hammer nails in or twist wires with these, you can certainly use them as a tool to open bottle openers. That’s right, folks: these are actually carefully crafted [...]

Kelvin 23 Super Tool

James Kelly — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 08:35:42 +0000

Looking for that super gift for that super dad on Father’s Day? How about the Kelvin 23 Super Tool. This all in one tool makes for a perfect home or office multitool with its compact size and many functions. Keep it handy and it will get rid of the need for a desk full of messy tools. The [...]

Handyman BBQ Tools Grilling Set

Hazel Chua — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 19:44:20 +0000

Now here’s something for the boys. If your man of the house’s two greatest loves are being a DIY woodworker or carpenter and barbecuing, then the Handyman BBQ Tools Grilling Set will be perfect for him. Don’t let an initial glance at this quirky little set fool you, because not only do they belong in the [...]

Salad Wrench Tools

Patra Beaulieu — Sat, 12 Mar 2011 17:01:00 +0000

Just say no to salad tongs that fail to celebrate the handyman in the house. The Salad Wrench Tools by Fred and Friends give salads a manly punch while keeping loose nuts in place. Made of real beechwood, these tools would enhance the look of wooden salad bowls. The circular side is ideal for hanging the salad tools on display [...]

Doctor Who 11th Doctor’s Diecast Sonic Screwdriver (Actual Screwdriver)

Marty Shaw — Sat, 12 Mar 2011 04:04:22 +0000

Okay, you’re a devoted Whovian that already has the 11th Doctor Who Sonic Screwdriver Prop Replica, but do you have one that actually works? The Doctor Who 11th Doctor’s Diecast Sonic Screwdriver shows your devotion to the good Doctor, and it helps you make repairs around the house. This is the replica that’s required by [...]

Pac-Man Nails

Robert Birming — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 10:58:49 +0000

Over at the popular do-it-yourself guides sharing website Instructables, a member that goes by the username cbm104 will teach you how to make your own Pac-Man nails. I saw this idea in a ’60s leather work book many years ago, it’s great so the world should know. I haven’t since been able to find the [...]

USB Hammer Flash Drive

Robert Birming — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 09:46:47 +0000

Some of you might remember the cool Nine Inch Nail USB Memory that was released a couple of years ago. Now you can also get a hammer shaped flash drive that will look great together with the nail model. Product Features Hammer shaped design USB 2.0 Portable and easy operation Plug and Play Support Window [...]

Star Wars Darth Vader Kitchen Tool

Robert Birming — Fri, 26 Nov 2010 18:14:30 +0000

Poor Darth Vader, the famous Dark Lord of the Sith from the Star Wars saga has a lot of things on his mind these days – like fried eggs, pancakes and other food, since someone now has turned the arch villain into a flexible spatula. Whether the mission is baking cookies or flipping pancakes, young [...]

Cool Tool Belt

Robert Birming — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 22:51:25 +0000

This cool belt has a lot of hidden tools that allows you to transform into Mr. Handyman and fix all sorts of things before people around you even knows what hit them. 100% full grain water-proof leather, double prong buckle with bottle opener, #2 Phillips and flathead, 8/10/11mm wrench loop, brushed nickel or blackened bronze [...]

Circular Saw Pizza Slicer

Robert Birming — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 16:23:00 +0000

Pizza Boss is the name of this new fun product for those who especially like the word tool when it comes to kitchen tools. It’s a pizza slicer designed to look like a circular saw. Unlike most power tools you won’t have to read the instructions before using the Pizza Boss as it’s fairly self-evident: [...]

Swiss Army Knife with Digital Altimeter

Robert Birming — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 11:05:00 +0000

Last time we saw the Swiss army knife here at GeekAlerts, it was a model equipped with a 16GB USB drive. Now the Victorinox company has managed to squeeze in a digital thermometer and altimeter into their famous multifunction pocket tool. Features: Large Blade Small Blade Bottle Opener Large Screwdriver Wire Stripper Corkscrew Can Opener [...]

4-in-1 Tape Measure

Robert Birming — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 08:53:22 +0000

This tape measure is so much more than just an inches and centimeters tape measure. This baby is also equipped with a calculator, a bright LED light, a notepad and a pen. Flip-open top reveals eight-digit display calculator, adhesive memo pad and mini pen. LED light beam emits directly above measureing tape to brighten measuring [...]

3-Bubble Spirit Level for Photographers

Robert Birming — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 15:47:10 +0000

The dream photo gear (or the nightmare gear maybe, considering the time it’ll take to get things right) for the perfectionist photographer; the three-bubble spirit level. Features: Cube Hot Shoe 3-Axis Bubble Level Light weight: 20 gram Dimensions: 2.5 x 2.5 x 2.5 cm The Cube Hot Shoe 3-Axis Bubble Level is yours for $11 [...]

6-in-1 Survival Tool

Robert Birming — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 09:00:18 +0000

This military green survival tool is small enough to fit in your pocket, but still features six useful tools that might come in handy in case of an emergency situation. Features: Whistle Compass Temperture Meter Magnifying Glass Mirror (Reflect light for survival) 1 White LED Torch With Lanyard Using 2 x CR2032 Battery Cells (Battery [...]