FOLD-AWAY WORKBENCH

This folding workbench and tool storage center is a well-built, space-efficient gadget. Heavy steel brackets are used to mount a real butcher-block bench top at any height. Once mounted it provides a full 60- by 24-inch work surface that folds down and out of the way when not in use. An accompanying tool storage center is made of heavy plastic with a "slat board" design -- more versatile than old-fashioned peg board. The kit includes the workbench and tool center and a package of assorted slat-board hooks and tool holders. About $550.

Source: www.2BenchSolution.com

POCKET SCREWDRIVER

This miniature screwdriver is about the size of a half dollar and has four blades. And get this -- it's sold as a key-chain fob. Tips include a typical No. 2 Phillips head and a standard straight blade; the other two tips are "teeny-weenie" sized straight-blade and Phillips blades that can be used for repairing eyeglasses, jewelry and other small items. It sells for under $3.

Source: www.advantekmarketing.com

4-POD FAUX LEATHER CHARGING STATION

For gadget fiends, this gadget doubles as a Father's Day gift and as a housekeeping problem solver. The charging station is a sharp looking faux-leather container that conceals your plug strip, chargers and wires while it cradles up to four items for charging. Dad will love having all of his gadgets in one place, and you will love not having to look at all of the wires and a big mess. $20.

Source: cableorganizer.com

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4-Pod faux leather recharging station

FOREARM FORKLIFT

This gadget was invented by a professional furniture mover who wanted to be able to move large pieces of furniture without risking back injury and without damaging expensive flooring. When we first saw this new tool, two women were carrying a large breakfront and they weren't even straining. No dolly, no cart, nothing except a couple of 6-foot by 3-inch nylon straps laid in the shape of an "X" beneath the furniture to be moved. The two people who will be carrying the furniture place each of their arms through the arm holes at the ends of the straps, then stand up, lift and move the furniture. It costs under $30.

Source: www.forearmforklift.com

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