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Making a Fully-automatic Power Hammer
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Making a Fully-automatic Power Hammer

Inspired by Homer Simpson’s electric hammer, Alex Apollonov from i did a thing created an air-powered hammer that can drive nails by striking them using the mechanism from a palm impact driver. He built his power hammer as a gift for Jonesey Makes as part of the 2026 Toolroom Takeover. We suppose he could have

CIVIVI Sendy Pocket Knife
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CIVIVI Sendy Pocket Knife

This handy pocket knife from CIVIVI offers a razor-sharp blade honed from German Nitro-V steel. Its 2.83″ long blade is ideal for everyday cutting tasks, and deploys smoothly with an inline flipper and a ceramic ball bearing pivot. It also packs a pair of tweezers and a metal toothpick. Available with textured G10 or guibourtia

360º Tunnel Loop Car Stunt
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360º Tunnel Loop Car Stunt

Inspired by a 2010 Mercedes-Benz marketing stunt created with CGI, Chinese automaker Voyah upped the stakes and did it for real. Its Passion S electric crossover raced into a tunnel, climbed one ramp, went airborne, and landed on another, completing a 360º corkscrew. Uncut footage proves it happened, though they didn’t nail it on the

Orbitkey Foldable Duffel
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Orbitkey Foldable Duffel

This lightweight duffel bag folds up small enough to carry inside your backpack or briefcase, but expands to carry a week’s worth of clothes with its generous 55-liter capacity. It’s made from water-repellant recycled nylon, has two external quick-access pockets, a waterproof zip pocket, and a luggage handle pass-through. Available in black or olive.

Oasis: Don’t Look Back in Anger (Trailer)
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Oasis: Don’t Look Back in Anger (Trailer)

The rock ’n’ roll kiss-and-make-up comeback of the decade is documented in Oasis: Don’t Look Back In Anger. The documentary follows the legendary/surly British band Oasis on their 2025 reunion tour: on stage, backstage, in rehearsal, and in Liam and Noel Gallagher’s first joint interview in over 20 years. US and Canada IMAX screenings start 9.11.26.

Gerber Stakeout Spark Multitool
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Gerber Stakeout Spark Multitool

This campsite multitool from Gerber incorporates a ferrocerium rod and striker to help start fires. Its functions include needlenose and standard pliers, a wire cutter, a bottle opener, a knife, a ruler, an awl, and a tent stake puller. A built-in carabiner clip lets you hang it from a bag or belt loop with ease.

Machining an Expanding Scribe
Art + Design

Machining an Expanding Scribe

For Toolroom Takeover 2026, Mike and Hazel from Chronova Engineering came up with a unique design for a pocket tool. Their “Impossible” scribe use a pair of interlocking helixes to change its length. What makes it even more fascinating is how its tip deploys in the opposite direction as it expands. A larger, 3D printable

2027 Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC Convertible
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2027 Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC Convertible

Ford drops the top on the Mustang Dark Horse SC, so the wind can blow through your hair while you hear the full exhaust note of its supercharged 5.2-liter V8. Like the solid-roof version of this beefed-up muscle car, it offers 795 hp, 660 lb-ft. of torque, and a dual-clutch transmission. It’s also got adaptive

Subaru Conquers Mount Washington Hill Climb
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Subaru Conquers Mount Washington Hill Climb

Take a crazy quick ride up New Hampshire’s Mount Washington with driver Scott Speed. Scott climbed to the summit in the Subaru WRX Project Midnight, shaving 16.78 seconds off the prior record. The custom car from Subaru Motorsports USA and Vermont SportsCar weighs under 2500 lb., and is powered by a souped-up 670 hp, 2.0L

Douk Audio Sound Level Tube Meter
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Douk Audio Sound Level Tube Meter

Add a splash of ambient color to your desktop while you enjoy your tunes with this retro-styled tabletop music visualizer from Douk Audio. It has two tubes and a light-up base packed with RGB LEDs that react to the sounds detected by its microphone. It’s powered by a USB-C connection and offers adjustable color modes

Making the World’s Creepiest Bathroom
Funny Stuff

Making the World’s Creepiest Bathroom

We’ve always thought the creepiest environments in horror FPS games are the bathrooms. While this diabolical diorama from North of the Border isn’t from a horror game, it certainly belongs in one. Its terrifying bathtub, sink, toilet, and mirror mimics are ready to devour victims whether they want to wash up, check their makeup, or

Chrome Micro Kadet 3L Sling Bag
Fashion

Chrome Micro Kadet 3L Sling Bag

The smallest variant of Chrome’s Kadet sling bag has a 3-liter capacity, making it perfect for carrying things like phones, pocket tools, earbuds, chargers, and handhelds. It features a mini version of Chrome’s seatbelt buckle closure, and features a front zipper pocket and a padded pocket for a bike U-lock. Available in Coyote, Black, Steel