Sure—we’re all for having the right tools at the right time. But let’s be honest: having any tool, when the need arises, is better than having none. Which is why having a multitool on your key chain makes perfect sense. But when it comes to multitools—keychain fobs or not—not all are created equal. And when it comes to the perfect combination of price and quality, it’s hard to go wrong with the original multi-tool manufacturer, Leatherman. The company’s Micra multi-tool lives on your keychain and includes ten handy functions that are always at the ready: Knife, Spring-action Scissors, Flat/Phillips Screwdriver, Ruler (4.7 in | 12.0 cm), Nail Cleaner, Tweezers, Bottle…
Chances are you have a ton of plastic containers at home with even more plastic lids that never fit the particular container you want. Though plastic containers are sturdier than plastic bags, they aren’t very space-efficient. Why not blend the two to create the best of both worlds? Such is the premise behind Zip Top containers. Going through the standard container checkboxes, Zip Top containers are microwave safe, oven safe, dishwasher safe, and freezer safe. Just as the name implies, Zip Tops don’t have lids, but instead, have zippable tops which fold into themselves. They have rounded interiors to hold more contents, have a flat base so they won’t suddenly…
Get that stretch out of your system with this week’s Spotify-powered SolidSmack Radio Playlist. It’s fashioned up, ready to make you pull your shoulder blades back and knock out another week of meaningful work while you bob your head to the beat. Whether you’re in the shop milling aluminum, sketching the latest product prototypes or modeling up a 3D storm, consider these tracks as a tool for your process. This week on SolidSmack Radio we’ll get the groove going with the all-new “Do It Again” from David Thor before diving into killer tracks from Bahamas, The Jack Moves, Dean Blunt, Loving, and others before wrapping up with “Strangest Eyes” from…
Stable and secure WiFi routers have become increasingly more important as we depend on them to drive our businesses, commerce, and entertainment needs on a daily basis. Unfortunately, many router designs spend their entire lifetime hidden behind a shelf or in a closet — not ideal for maximizing WiFi coverage. Not to mention—the concern for a secure network is higher than its ever been. Designed specifically to address both of these issues, the Norton Core is intended to be displayed proudly on a shelf or side table (and thus, offering more coverage than if it was confined to a closet) while providing award-winning Norton security. Not to mention, the entire router…
Whenever a tree is cut down to produce paper, furniture, or any other product, it’s likely that not all parts the tree are used. Frequently, bits of the tree trunk that are hard to work with are left to rot and never to be used. Instead of watching local Tennessee tree stumps get turned into mulch, woodworker Doug Lawrence decided to take these unwanted parts and turn them into something useful. Using many wood-carving materials including chainsaws, drills, and sanders, Doug turns old tree parts into works of art. He doesn’t use templates when cutting the wood either; each piece is done on the fly according to the wood’s structure.…
Mondays might not be your favorite day of the week, but the good news is that we’re all in this together ladies and gentlemen. As purveyors of prime Grade A web content, the SolidSmack crew has done some of the heavy-lifting to make sure you get your Mondays started on the right track. Welcome to The Monday List. Every Monday, we link you up with some of the most insightful, informative, and socially-relevant stories to keep tabbed, bookmarked, reading listed, pocketed, or what have you to get your week started on the right foot. Be sure to check in each week for a new crop of freshly sprouted words curated straight…