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This titanium multitool nails the basics

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The James Brand was established for the pure reason that there are some problems that involve getting your hands dirty. Some solutions involve having the right tool on you and the Halifax was designed to be a solution to some pretty basic problems. Its simplistic design comes machined from a single titanium billet, and has a design that’s easy to hold, store, and even operate.

The Halifax comes with three rather rudimentary functions that you’re bound to require a tool for. A flathead screwdriver on the front lets you loosen or tighten screws on your gadgets and outdoor equipment, while its solid titanium construction even lets you use it as a scraper, taking tough coatings off surfaces like a knife moving through butter… all without getting a single scratch. Right underneath the tool also lies a bottle-opener with a rather interesting cap-holding design detail that stands out in its chrome finish.

Designer: The James Brand

Click Here to Buy Now: $50

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A Tiny Hex Tool To-Go!

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For those times when you need a hex bit but don’t have your tools handy, the Key-Bit can be a total lifesaver keychain attachment. Lightweight and small, it’s an unobtrusive addition to your keychain and uses a magnetic quick release making it quick and easy to access. It uses two rare-earth neodymium magnets with a separation force of 6.48 pounds. Perfect for a secure carry while giving you a quick tool release.

Designer: Bobby Davis

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My Screwdriver is happy to see you!

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There are some of us who are the multi-tool swiss knife pros, and there are some who don’t know a nail from a screw. 3Driver may look like a lot of multi-tools you’ve seen on Yanko, but it actually isn’t a multi-tool. It’s a single, very clever tool. Designed telescopically, the screw is made expressly for phillips head screws. Its magic lies in the fact that it can work with screws of all sizes, because of its tapering design. All you do is expand or contract the tool to make its head big or small, corresponding to the size of your screw. It’s simple and idiot-proof, really!

Designer: Wan ki kim

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A Simply Better Screwdriver!

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This screwdriver might be named “PLUS” but it’s actually what’s been subtracted that makes it more useful! The basic shape of a screwdriver isn’t all that conducive to maximizing manual power. Add in a simple space through the handle, however, and you can maximize pressure to turn while easing your grip but using another to twist. A set of two is all you need to tackle odd-jobs and household tasks or even serious mechanic work!

Designer: Wang Tong

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Micaton Will Fix your Pathetic and Weak Screwing Game

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Guys, your wife or significant other might not tell you this, but your screwing game probably needs some help. Lots of people have performance issues when it comes to screwing – things like difficulty getting into the hole, or maybe you keep sliding the shaft at the wrong angle and hitting the wrong hole. Luckily for you, Micaton Ergonomics has an awesome new product that will up your screwing game to professional levels.

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Micaton is a powerful magnetic screw holder that helps ensure you get enough grip on screws when getting them started. You also don’t have to worry about screwdriver slipping off the screw and marring the wood you are working on or slashing your fingers. Its special rubber shield allows for easy countersinking of screws as well.

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The magnetic holders are color coded and you can get special hardened bits for Philips, flat blade, Torx, hex, and even oddities like tri-wing screws. They’re designed to work with both manual screwdrivers and drills.

Micaton is raising funds for its screw holders on Kickstarter and has already blown its goal out of the water with 12 days to go. A pledge of $30(USD) or more will get you all the magnetic holders and bits for all your screwing tasks. Trust me, your wife will appreciate your new, more powerful, and accurate screwing game.

Makerarm Industrial Robotic Arm: One Stop & One Armed Shop

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Last month we featured the Dobot, a precise robotic arm that can plot, laser engrave and pick and place objects. But if you’re looking for something even more versatile, the Makerarm might be for you. It can also draw, use a laser head and assemble objects, but you can also use it as a 3D printer, a PCB fabricator, a soldering station and even a screwdriver.

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As you may have guessed the Makerarm has a modular tooling system that lets it transform from one type of machine to another.

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Its arm can rotate up to 180º and its reach is 15.7″ long, 31.4″ wide and 10″ high. You can also make two Makerarm units to work as one.

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Pledge at least $1399 (USD) on Kickstarter to receive a Makerarm, a universal tool head, a pen plotter, an electromagnetic pick & place head plus one more tool head of your choice as a reward.

[via GeekDad]

Unbearably Cute Tools

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Bear Papa screwdrivers offer a friendly introduction of tools to kids that you can keep safely at home. The body of each lovable bear can be split to three parts: head, torso and feet. The two-way ratchet screwdriver is settled with a magnetic bit holder of the head. Moreover, the torso can be removed from the feet which contain six different bits of most common sizes. (2 Phillips, 2 Slotted, 2 Hex) Attach the desired screwdriver bit with the ratchet screwdriver, and then rotate the black O-ring to control the direction of the ratchet to lock or unlock the screw. the holding the torso, pull up the head of the bear to reveal ratchet screwdriver. Securely holding the feet, pull up the torso to get to the screwdriver bits. Attach the desired screwdriver bit to the ratchet screwdriver. Rotate the black O-ring to control the direction of the ratchet to tighten or loosen screw. Hold the grip and flex your wrist to operate.

Designer: iThinking Original Design Co., Ltd

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Mininch Tool Pen Multi-tool: The Write Tool for the Job

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The Mininch Tool Pen Multi-tool is like those pencils where you pop the lead out and then put the empty plastic in the top to push up a fresh point. Remember those? This is like that, only manlier. Mininch has made a screwdriver using this concept and it seems pretty handy.

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The Mininch Tool Pen looks like a pen, but instead of writing tips, you get a set of useful screwdriver bits for those small jobs that pop up around the house. Unlike most multi headed screwdrivers, this is not bulky. Everything you need is in a compact form. It is made out of solid aluminum and holds six bits, but you can choose from 13 available options. Though it would be nice if one of the bits were an actual pen or a Sharpie.

The design is thin and even manages to be attractive. It is nice to see a well designed screwdriver that isn’t ugly. This multi-tool screwdriver set is easy to carry around in your pocket. You can preorder it through Kickstarter right now and sets start at $45(USD).

[via The Red Ferret]

The multi-tool must-have.

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Forget your heavy, bulky, ugly tools and check out the Tool Pen! No larger than a stylus, it’s the all-in-one, slim and sleek alternative to cumbersome screwdriver sets. Designed to use on the go, its sleek shell houses a variety of bits in one easy-to-access unit. Lightweight, inconspicuous and compact, you can throw it in a bag or even carry it in your pocket for those unexpected moments when things need a little tightening. Check out its many uses —>

Designer: mininch

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Smiley Face Screws and Screwdriver: Smile, You’re Screwed!

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There are many different screw head types. Like those screw heads on game consoles that are designed to keep you out. Those should have grump faces to represent them, whereas Yuma Kano’s design is all about fun.
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Screw is a collaborative project between him and Komura Seisakusho, a screw factory in Japan. The idea is that his screws are “a product that can bring joy.” If you were taking something apart and didn’t expect to see a screw like this, I imagine it would make you smile.

Of course you need a smiley face screwdriver to screw them in and unscrew them. Who says tools can’t be fun and functional?

[via Colossal via Neatorama]