Wee-gee, like the photographer, is the most common way and no, we won’t get into where it comes from, although oui (yes) + ja (yes) is an old wives’ tale, and those are just a bad as old husbands’ tales. Just be grateful that there’s a way to communicate with another dimension, and that you could own a thing called a planchette. So take this 15" x 10" laminated board and the aforementioned 5-3/4" x 4-1/4" planchette and wait for your nervous system to spell out something. Guaranteed to be even more accurate than a magic eight ball and not to lead to demonic possession.

More likely cowskin, but who ever says that? Leather, anyway. Our each is a package of (10) leather cords, 3/16” x 1/16” x approx 48”-70” long, ready for your frontier craft needs, or for lacing up your boots. Also dandy for cowboy key chains.

Portion of what? Indeed. Portion cups are assorted sizes, but always smallish and used for condiments, sauces, cole slaw, samples, like that, but you can use them for anything in the world of arts, crafts, hobbying, model-making and DIY-ing. You’re creative--we don’t need to tell you. Each translucent white plastic cup holds (4) oz and is 3-3/4" dia at the top x 1-5/8” deep with a white snap-on lid. Think: little tub of cream cheese. Oh, you can picture them now.

It’s an AS&S debut--socks with fun built right in. We’d say they’re wacky, but we hate saying wacky. These are all cotton/poly/nylon/spandex blends, which is a lot of blending right there, medium men’s, but really, they’d pretty much fit most feet, and they’re gender-indifferent. You pick the blue/red/yellow with a rubber chicken on the side; the two-tone green with pickles rampant; the four-tone with Bigfoot; the black and blue with Tesla coils; or the green/black with a Plague Doctor.

Because it’s a new take-out fan motor from Welling Service Co., made for air conditioner-humidifiers. Rated for 115VAC, 16W, spins approx 1400 rpm via a 2-1/2” x 5/16” threaded shaft which will most likely have a nut on the end. Has 12” long leads, (2) of which are for a 6uF capacitor (not included). Rotates counter-clockwise and measures 2-5/8" dia x 2-7/16" deep. Has (4) mounting holes on wings. Welling part #YSLB-16-002-001.

Remember dictionaries? Never mind--they’re all inside your phone now, but in an homage to the dictionary stands of the past, we present this little black aluminum stand for your phone or tablet to sit on while you look stuff up, or do anything else. Measures 4" tall x 4-1/2" x 3" with a ledge with silicone pads and keyed holes to organize the cords through when the battery runs low. Bottom also has pads to keep it from sliding around. Will work with most phones and tablets up to a 9” screen.

From the enlightened folks at iZoom® comes this two-pack with a 600-lumen collapsible lantern (see our #95833) along with a bonus 350-lumen flashlight. Lantern is gun-metal gray and collapses from 7” to 5” tall. Black aluminum flashlight is 6” long with settings for high, medium, low, strobe and SOS. A great gift set for any camper, and batteries are included.

Naked squirrels always trouble us. For your instagrammatic pleasure, this 7-3/4" tall laminated squirrel cut-out stands on a folding easel and comes with (39) assorted, reusable vinyl clothing stickers, including tighty whities, pearls, a propeller beanie, sneakers, an argyle sweater and a whole bunch of holiday costumes. Easter bunny with a chain saw, anyone?

This 12VDC, 140 rpm intermittent-duty gear motor draws 130mA no load, stalls at 1.2A. Measures 2-1/4" long x 1-5/16" dia with a 3/8" long x 3/16" flattened shaft and 2” leads. Has (3) 3/32” mounting holes on the face.

This mounted AC transformer from Symbol® accepts a 100-12OV input by default, but can be reset for 220-240V, and has a 15 or 18VAC output on the outer pins of a 4-PIN plug. Draws 100W, and output should be approx 6A. Housing is 5-3/4" deep x 3-1/2" wide x 5-1/4" tall counting the little rubber feet on the bottom. You add an IEC cord for power. UL/CSA.

Sometimes at the end of a long day of typing, our fingers just need to lie down for a while, so we grab one of these finger cots and….sorry, we were challenged to write a clean finger-cot joke. Never mind. These are your standard, natural rubber latex finger cots, aka “sheaths,” size small. Use them to protect your fingers from paper cuts, dryness, chapping, irritating liquids, whatever. Our each is a box of (144). Gross, you say? Yeah, kind of.

Introducing the wooden desk lamp kit, a version of an adjustable metal desk lamp for people who like wood better. This DIY kit has (41) pieces, mostly unfinished pine with some plastic and hardware. Includes a white LED in a 1” dia frosted housing and a 53” USB cord for power, but no power switch. Just unplug it from any USB port to turn it off. Includes full instructions. Finished lamp will be adjustable with a max height of 16”. It’s not super-bright, which makes it great for reading in bed or lighting up your laptop keyboard while you work.

We’ve never had a bottle quite this one, in spring-like translucent-green coated glass. Plus it’s a dropper bottle, and the rubber bulb matches the pretty green color. Holds 10ml (1/3 oz), and measures 2-5/8” tall x 1” dia with a 7/16" ID mouth. Has a black plastic cap, and the 2” long glass dropper has a 1/16” ID tip.

Our bulb-type manual siphon pump comes with 12” and 45” lengths of clear vinyl 3/16” tubing that attach to a 3-1/2” long x 1-7/8” dia bulb. Made for petroleum products. At $3.50, it pays for itself with the first gallon you suck out of your neighbor’s Toyota. (Just kidding!) Use it to empty oil on something besides the garage floor or your head, fill the mower straight from the mini-van, or transfer gas from one vehicle to another. (Check to make sure you own both vehicles first.)

One thing you don’t want your multitool to do is rust, which is one of the reasons this stainless-steel, rust-proof one is a beauty. That’s a lot of ones, but this one multitool, which is 4” x 1-1/8” x 1/2” closed, has a pliers with side-cutter, (8) blades and drivers, and a rule etched on the sides. In other words, many uses. Ever wonder why they don’t call them manytools? Includes a black canvas belt pouch, too.

That's what these nylon bushings were made for, but they're suitable for anything that could use a little bushing. Our middle-sized measures 15/16" dia x 15/32" thick with a 3/8" bore and a slight taper.

Our mega-super-bargain selfie stick will set you back less than two bucks. Think about that. And yeah, go ahead and look up how much they usually cost. Ours starts out 9” long and extends to 38” with a spring-loaded phone holder that will grab smart phones from 2-1/4” to 3-1/2” wide, which is way wide. Surplusiness factor: no trigger, but it’s just fine for timed photos, videos and snap-chatting. Has a rubber grip and a neck that pivots, like yours.

If so, you might understand this circuit board originally from an HVAC controller. Maybe better to have an artistic brainstorm and repurpose this pretty little thing. Might be fun to use as a part on a faux robot. (Fauxbot!) Measures 2" x 5-3/4" with a 2-digit alphanumeric display, (14) green LEDs, (9) push-button switches, a 12-pin connector with multicolor leads, and, because it is true surplus, no wiring diagram.

Stick this brand new digital oral thermometer in it to see if you’re sick or not. Measures 5” long in cream-colored plastic, and displays Fahrenheit/Celsius, has a multi-function button, replaceable button-cell battery and auto-shutoff. Beeps with high temps, and comes in a handy plastic case.

Wrap this digital camo cloth tape around your camera, rifle stock, spotting scope, lunch box, selfie stick or brother-in-law and make them all disappear in the woods. Our each is a roll of 2” wide x 33 feet of “Easy-Peel” tape.

Welcome to the science of fun, in which you make your own bubble gum. This kit from Edu Science includes gum base and confectioners’ sugar, a little flavored corn syrup and citric acid plus extreme mint, watermelon and blueberry flavoring. For ages 8 up to however old bubble gum blowers get.

with our best selling electronics kit. Build 100 or more electronic projects from a Reflection Detector to a Simple Salt Water Alarm with Snap Circuits Jr. The Elenco kit, a Dr. Toy Winner, has a grid base and a selection of conductors, resistors, switches, integrated circuits and more, for a total of (30) color-coded snap-in parts. For ages 8 to 108, the easy-to-use components and well-designed instruction manual make this a perfect way to spend some quality time with a bright young child! AWARDS: The National Parenting Center-Seal of Approval, Dr. Toy 100 Best Children's Products, Dr Toy Best Educational Products.

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Nothing personal, electricians, but these bright (60 lumens) COB LEDs are cute, wireless and mount via a magnetic back or the included double-sided foam tape. Twist-on, twist-off. Perfect accent lighting for under counters or bookshelves, but handy anywhere. Measure 1-1/8” dia x 1/2” thick, and swivel right or left inside the detachable mounts. Powered by a pair of button-cell batteries, included. Our each is (6) lights.

Light up your feet for safety’s sake with this pair of bike pedals with (8) red LEDs in each. Measure 4" x 2-3/4" x 1-1/4" with the standard 9/16" threaded axles, and powered by internal dynamos (we really like saying “internal dynamos,” and now you can too) that will make the LEDs glow in either direction of rotation.Includes a free wrench for installation, and in case you weren’t paying attention in physics class, the left pedal is necessarily reverse-threaded. 

For bigger, or longer, projects, and hands-free operation. This 1/4-hp flex-shaft grinder has a 42" long (counting the chuck) flexible shaft, a keyed chuck that accepts bits up to 5/32", a variable-speed control foot-pedal power switch, and a comfortable 1" dia hand grip. The motor runs 500 to 22,000 rpm, operates on 120VAC, measures 3-1/4" dia x 4" long, and has a sturdy hook to hang it from an over-the-bench shelf. Intermittent duty. Over 25 grinding tool accessories included!

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Generally a bad thing, unless you’re a roll of clamp tape, which only sticks to itself. Mega-handy for when clamps just won’t fit, or when you’re gluing stuff with delicate surfaces. Air- and weather-tight, tis black tape measures 3/4" wide and stretches up to 300 percent. Our each is a 5-foot long roll.

More artistic than using a router, and much, much less work than carving with chisels: wood-burning is back. Practice your skills with our 20W wood-burning pen set. Easily details and decorates wood, leather and cork. (Also butter if you're very, very quick.) Includes a safety stand, (2) pointed tips, and (2) wedge-shaped tips. For the extra-creative, our set of nibs for the pen adds another (28) points, including a hot plastic and foam cutter, (10) soldering tips, (15) varied wood-burning nibs in assorted shapes and points, and both number and alphabet stencils.

This one’s actual size at approx 5” top to bottom. Fully detailed with all the parts you need (really) but on a display stand with (32) components listed, including exposed chambers for observation, plus veins, valves and arteries. Includes assembly instructions. In red (duh) plastic. For ages 10+. Made in the USA.

Leather scraps, very assorted. Each 2-lb sack will net you some small pieces and a few larger pieces, from 4" x 12" down to 6" x 2", more or less and give or take, in odd shapes. (If your lucky maybe even one long piece) Think coin purses and bracelets, not belts. Maybe a jacket for a hipster rabbit. Colors are all over the place, from light and dark browns to reds, whites, maroons and more. You get approx (2) pounds total. Have fun and send us pictures of what you made. Call for larger bulkier pricing. 

This digital instant-read lab thermometer measures 8-1/4" long total with a 5" long stainless-steel probe that's resistant to most chemicals. Has a removable cover with a pocket clip, on/off button, and C or F readings (-50 to +300C, -58 to +572F). Button-cell battery included.  

What scratches your back but won't provide breakfast for you? It's our glow in the dark back scratcher of course. Has chicken like talon "hands" and extends to over 26” long, but shrinks to a pocket-sized 8-1/4”. Super duper handy to have around when your significant other says they just cut their finger nails.

Actually, your chickens, plural, since our each is multiples of lovely, plucked and naked chickens in full chicken color. And unlike the real thing, these are small enough to carry in your pocket, because you never know. In molded plastic, you pick the dozen micro-mini pullets at 1-1/2” long, or the 3-pack of 3” long birds. Either way, you’re prepared for any chicken emergency you’re likely to encounter.

Add the glitter of bright, brass-tone aluminum buttons, 9/16" dia, to tops, jeans, purses, backpacks. The buttons are new and convex, with a stationary 1/8" sewing loop on the back, and an embossed star and small hammer and sickle design on the front. All right, so they were from the Soviet military (circa late 1970s). The design is very discreet. And we weren't the ones who had to tear down a wall, so you can consider these the spoils of a cold war. (Lots and lots of spoils. Left-leaning artists who want to cover a giant canvas or Soviet statue with them should call for a volume discount.)

This plated rare-earth magnet is 15mm (0.59”) dia. x 10mm (0.39”) thick, and has a hefty 10-lb pull. Comes inside a white plastic cylinder with a lip, which you can keep or discard, not that you need us to tell you that.

Snap Circuits™ has added Brics, their name for little plastic building blocks that are, luckily, compatible with those other little, inerlocking plastic building blocks you have. This award-winning 200-piece Bric Structures set has sheets and blocks plus Snap Circuits connectors, blinking and steady LEDs, a slide switch, a fiber-optic bundle, an incandescent bulb and a melody integrated circuit, along with adapter blocks to mate the Snap Circuits components with the brics. Has instructions to make (26) electrified models, including a house and a tower, on the 10” x 5” base. You add a trio of “AA” batteries. For ages 8+. Winner of Six Toy of the Year Awards!

Hemostats are the clamplike devices dangling from veins and arteries in melodramatic operating scenes. Our particular collection are Pakistani surgical-grade instruments made of magnetic stainless steel. As such we rate them pretty good, but not fantastic. Hemostats look like little pliers. The jaws are relatively fine, with rounded tips. The inside faces are lightly serrated to get a grip on tubing or body plumbing. And the handles are much longer than the jaws. Now the heavenly part. Great hobby clamps that can be worked into small areas. Fine heat sinks for electronics. Good hook extractors for trout fisherpeople. Excellent tubing clamps for flow-sensitive chemistry experiments. Sizes are approximate length.

The world is your kaleidoscope with a teleidoscope, which is to say that instead of a bunch of little pieces of glass and beads in a rotating case, there's a lens at the other end, in this case a big, clear glass marble making lovely patterns based on whatever you point it at. (Try it on a printed page.) Measures 1" dia x 8-1/4" long. The cardboard tube is covered with diffraction paper for a cool look. Assorted colors

Just like on TV! These are what all your fashion-forward crime scene investigators are wearing this year: black latex exam gloves from Phantom™. Powder-free, non-sterile, with a textured surface to improve your grip. Our each is a box of (100) Medium or (90) Extra-Large gloves.