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The pocket tool I use nearly every day

By on May 31, 2015 in general geekery, tools

As a photographer, I’m often out at events where I’m setting up a tripod or monopod that accepts a quick release shoe that is mounted on either the bottom of the camera or on the bottom of a telephoto lens. On occasion, these quick release plates need tightening and when this need arrises, I’m out on location – not in my office. That’s where my Swiss+Tech pocket tool comes in. This thing is simply gorgeous to behold. It’s compact and fits on my keyring. It folds up so that when it’s in my pocket, I’m not getting poked. The finish on the metal is awesome – it’s smoothly polished – not sharp edges. I cannot tell you how many times I’ve pulled this out to use it and people say, “Whoa. That’s awesome! Where did you get that thing?” What’s surprising is that it is so cheap – about $10.

Swiss+Tech ST53100 Micro-Max 19-in-1 Keychain Multitool - Various Functions

Swiss+Tech ST53100 Micro-Max 19-in-1 Keychain Multitool – Various Functions

Geekworthy machined pocket tool of noms

By on May 24, 2015 in general geekery, kickstarter, shiny metal objects, tools
Clever, useful, sexy awesome tool d'art.

Clever, useful, sexy awesome tool d’art.

This is another cool gadget I backed on Kickstarter, the Tool Pen Mini – and it was successfully funded way beyond what the makers had anticipated – $350K raised with a goal of only $15k. They are already taking online orders for their well-thought-out creation.

Anyone who knows me, knows I love well machined, shiny metal (or even matte) objects… with or without a purpose. I’ve had the obsession since childhood and it has never left. I gotta tell you – I feel the love and affirmation of fellow shiny metal object aficionados when I see thousands backing the same item (4,644 backers pledged $350,119). 🙂

This clever tool by Mininch fits in your pocket like a pen, but holds a slew of bits for all sorts of projects. Doing a repair on your Macbook Pro, your iPhone, your Android, or a host of other gadgets with all kinds of non-standard bits? I have worked in the Apple Store Genius Room – and I call tell you, with all the cool tools they have in the back for repair, this is cooler still. Their original Tool Pen holds more stout bits for bigger jobs – their Tool Pen Mini fits in your shirt pocket and tackles those tiny screws found in your glasses, in the aforementioned iPhone and all sorts of wee, tiny electronics that require finesse and precision. Check out the video below and visit their site for more details. They sell lots of bit accessories for their pens – you pull the bit out from the front and pop it in the back – and voila! In Playdough Factory fashion, the next bit is fed into the chamber and ready for work.