Much more fashion-forward than those helmets, these NASA caps are the ones astronauts wear for the annual softball game against the cosmonauts, or to walk their dogs on the space station. In black, it's made of 100% brushed cotton twill, low-profile and adjustable. The front panel is reinforced with buckram to give it structure. The familiar NASA “worm” logo is stitched in white on the front. Classic.

Yes, unless you break this cork-rubber ring, and it's a pretty tough puppy. It's also the perfect example of surplus—a punch-out from a gasket manufacturer. You’ll get the leftover ring, which measures 10-7/8” OD x 8-5/8” ID x 3/16” thick, and we'd list the myriad cool things you could do with it but we’d hate to deprive you of the chance to exercise your imagination and creativity, because really, how much exercise are you getting these days? You’re welcome.

This is a standard 4-tine fork with a non-slip handle to prevent fork tragedies, except that if you pull the end, it extends like an antenna from 10” to over 2 feet long. Called The Moocher, it's made for stealing food from your extended family's plates. Across the table. But seriously, it's quite solid even when fully extended, so we'd roast wienies or marshmallows with it, or toast crumpets in the fireplace in our Oxford digs if we ever get a Rhodes Scholarship.

Some of us here at the home office have a special devotion to Betty Boop, the cartoon cutie who made Snow White look like Pluto. Which is why we snapped up these 9" x 4-1/2" zippered pencil pouches festooned with images of Betty on the front and a genuine, faux, black-leatherette back. Has a surprise polka dot interior and no, of course you don't have to use it just for pencils. Got intellectual property worries? This is an Officially Licensed Betty Boop product.

This never-used 100% cotton French CCE F1 Field Camo hat is perfect for a small head, size 57. Marked “Tissage Mouline Thillot 1995” inside, which makes it new old stock, in great condition. Soft, crushable and lined, with a nice short bill. Sort of reminds us of those little hats cyclists wear, like in the Tour de France.

It’s like an electronic version of the red safety triangles you see on horse-drawn carriages, but this one is for auto emergencies. The Versa Beam© Emergency Floodlight measures 8” x 7” with (3) bright-white light settings for (5) hours at 300 lumens and up to a max 700 lumens for (3) hours. Has (36) flashing (extremely) red LEDs, a kickstand and a non-slip, padded rubber body. Weatherproof, because it would be dumb not to be.

Put your foot on the middle of this rubber resistance band and pull the handles up to chest height and you'll strengthen your bum shoulders just like our boss does. Bands are 54”, unstretched, with comfort-grip handles. Medium resistance. Colors are assorted and we've seen red and green so far. Check the Interwebs for endless exercise tips using resistance bands.

This plastic medicine dosage cup is nearly transparent and measures 1-9/16” tall x 2-1/8” dia at the top tapering to a 1-5/8” dia bottom. Marked on the side for 1, 2, 3 and 4 tablespoons, and 15, 30, 45, and 60ml. Max measures are just below the lip. Non-medical folks might note that 4 tablespoons equal two ounces.

No idea where this trowel is from, actually, but we know you expect stupid puns, so we made it up. This is a basic, reliable flat trowel, no notches or grooves, in black plastic, 9-1/2" x 4" with a handle. Disposable if you know you’re not going to be needing it again, but also probably reusable, too. Marked PT-600 STR. EDGE if you're a trowel collector. Go smooth something out.

This white plastic General Electric charging station plugs into a standard grounded AC outlet and has (2) USB ports plus (2) grounded AC outlets. The top has an offset lip so you can rest a smartphone on it while it's charging. Rated for 125V at 15A max. UL.

That’s a downtown joke. (Petula's still alive, so don't tell her we're still making spatula jokes in America.) This 10” long stainless steel spatula has a 4” serrated edge for cake, pizza, lasagna or moussaka slicing and serving. Dishwasher safe and with a hanging loop.

Our new single-groove drive pulley measures 5-1/2” OD. Has a 1-1/8” bore with a 1/4” keyway not drilled for a set screw. Made for belt type A (1/2”). The length through the bore is 1-7/8” and the hub is offset 1/2”. Shipping weight is 2 lbs. Now all you need is something to drive.

These are nice, uber-affordable, adjustable stereo headphones. With deep bass and high volume-capacity, they’ve got ergonomically tilted padded ear-cups, a built-in cord-minder and a pause/play remote control. The standard audio jack is at a right angle to prevent the heartbreak of unintentional unplugging. Includes a black canvas drawstring pouch. Get ’em for your kids and maybe they'll leave your headphones alone.

Our used, green aluminum Czech military canteen includes a leather strap “bra” and a cloth holder/sheeth to keep it cool. Measures 9” x 5” x 2-1/2” and will probably have a plastic screw-on cap but might have a cork stopper instead. Like war, it’s unpredictable, and like your fourth-grade teacher used to say, you get what you get without throwing a fit. Now, go outside and play army.

That would be a library, we think, but the word's been co-opted by the business community for fliers, brochures and hand-outs. This literature holder is a single, in clear plastic, 9-1/4" wide x 10" tall with a 3” deep front pocket that will take a 1-1/2” stack of literature. Stands up by itself on little easel feet, or hangs on a wall from a slotted hole.

These professional executive portfolio covers for presentations will hold up to (50) sheets each. In black vinyl with a silver-gray binding, they have (2) interior pockets plus a transparent business-card slot. No amateur executives need apply.

Save your hardwood floors and tabletops with this roll of 1/2" wide gray felt padding on a 5-foot roll. Cut it to length, peel off the back and stick it on the bottom of all your scratchy stuff. It’s just plain responsible to protect your surfaces and your furniture, and you’ll make you mother proud when you do it.

Lay a total of 1800 lumens on your work area with this 3-pack of hand-sized floodlights measuring 5-1/2" x 4" x 1-1/2" in weather-resistant housings with rubber corners and ratcheting handles/stands. Each has a 2-1/2" COB LED in the front rated for 600 lumens. Include max/low power settings and (4) disc magnets for sticking them up somewhere. The (4) "AA" batteries needed to power them are thoughtfully included. Also excellent for camping and emergency uses.

This sturdy messenger bag from Wanderer Tech is made of durable black 1680 denier ballistic nylon with royal blue piping. Measures approx 15" x 12" x 3" when empty, but is eminently stuffable. Has an adjustable padded shoulder strap, front flap with hookenlooper closures, zipper compartment on the flap, (2) side mesh pockets, pen slots and a pocket inside, along with a 15” a 10-1/2” removable, padded laptop sleeve.

Sure, all dinosaurs were naked, but this 14-oz ceramic mug with a green exterior and white inside lets you see under their skin. Featuring pics of multiple dinos on the outside, when you pour in hot liquid, they shed their skin to show their skeletons. Probably some very simple science is involved, but it looks like magic to kids and copywriters. Measures 3-1/2" tall x 3-3/4" dia, with plenty of room for marshmallows. Dinosaurs loved marshmallows—that’s why a lot of them lived in marshes.

Until this one. It's called the Ultimate Parent Backpack, but we make no judgments here, so we're selling it to anyone who appreciates what separates it from the kids' versions. Made of water resistant nylon, the large main compartment is augmented by: a laptop and tablet compartment; cable management system; adjustable stroller straps, diaper changing pocket with changing mat and separate wet pocket; multiple phone and bottle pockets; key chain holder; luggage support strap; accessories pocket; wipes dispenser; and hidden security pockets on the back for tickets, passports and wallet, plus one on a front strap for cash or credit cards. Call it the ultimate travel/diaper bag/backpack that you won't leave home without. In fashionable and water repelling, stain-concealing black. Measures only 12.5" wide x 16" tall x 9.5" deep

These little LDPE plastic spray bottles are the kid brother of ones you rely on at home. Fill it with (1) oz of disinfectant or water and stay safe or moist. Measures a totable 4" tall x 1-1/8" dia with a safety cap so you don't moisturize your pocket or purse. You pick red or yellow.

And slice tomatoes, not your fingers. From Best® gloves, these D-Flex cut-resistant kitchen gloves are white with a rubber-coated palm. You pick the right hand glove in medium (ignore the surplus-driver “Extra Small” markings), or the left hand version in size L/XL. Both are approx 4-1/4” across while the right glove is 9-1/2” long fingertip to wrist, and the left glove is 9-3/4” long.

These translucent plastic booties might remind you of what your grandmother wore in the 1950s if you’re a copywriter of a certain age. If not, then they’re plastic shoe covers with a white rubber sole. Package calls them “drizzle boots,” which is as cute as a grandmother, but it also says size Large, which is generous. Sole measures 11” heel to toe, so you decide, but definitely for your smaller large sizes. Closes over your ankle with a hook-and-loop strap.

The first-responders’ friend. Ergodyne Proflex® 730 gloves are OutDry® waterproof with breathable membrane. They also offer bloodborne protection. Made with Amortex® abrasion-resistant fabric and Kevlar®, they have elastic-line fabric cinches around the wrist. In black and neon safety green/yellow. Size Large only.

A great pack of (10) non-medical quality disposable masks. 3 Ply non-woven material for general use. Comfortable fitting and easy breathing. Elastic ear-loops with no pressure to the ears. All in a handy dandy,  reclosable zip seal bag. One for the purse, one for the glove compartment and one for work. Executive standard GB/T 32610-2016. 7’’ X 3.75’’

Call it a MASK unit. This faux-military “Minor Surgery” kit from Voodoo Tactical® comes in a 7" x 5" x 2-1/2" OD canvas pouch containing: 6” wound probe; 3-1/2” stitch scissors; 3-1/2” tweezers; 5-1/2” bandage scissors; 5” straight and curved forceps; a #3 scalpel handle with disposable blade; pupil flashlight with mm gauge; alcohol pads; antiseptic towelettes; some 5/0 monofilament; and a gram of antibiotic ointment. And remember: reenacting actual combat surgery without a license is still not allowed.

Chemically treated paper strips to test for acid or base (alkaline) solutions. Use the blue for acids, the red for bases. The more sophisticated hydrion pH test paper strip indicates pH from 1 (bright red) to 14 (dark brown). Values in between can be read by comparing with a color chart that comes with the strips. All have (100) strips of test paper per vial.

It will be if you buy this bright-as-a-Phi-Beta-Kappa COB LED 3W flashlight, with a bonus red laser. Measures a mere 4-3/4" x 1-1/8" dia and comes with (3) “AAA” batteries inside, where they belong. In a knurled aluminum body of a color that we’ll pick for you (gray, black, red or blue) because who cares what color a flashlight is. (Note: flashlight and pointer can't be on at the same time.)

Our most reversible double-axle split and swiveling lantern work-light. Hard to explain, but incredibly handy. Has a pair of opposed but ratcheting frames/handles, bracketing a pair of intense 500-lumen LED COB lights in waterproof housings. Carry it or stand it up and shine the lights up or at 90-degrees or anywhere in-between, together or separately. Probably best to just buy it and see for yourself how useful it is. Measures 7-3/8" x 4-3/4" when it’s folded and double that when open, and comes with (4) “AA”s for power.

Cutest drone ever. Shaped, and sized, like a chicken egg, just over 2-1/2” tall . Opens up to a 5” wide quad-rotor drone with a range of approx 100 feet, and it’ll fly for approx 6 minutes on a 45-minute charge. Features auto-hover and 360-degree roll, headless remote and (3) speeds. Includes charging cord, spare blades and a small screwdriver. Has a 2.4 GHz transmitter that uses (2) “AAA” batteries.

Brand new 2' x 2' x 5/16" aluminum frame LED panel lights. 4000k (Cool white or neutral) and operates on 120vac with the included driver. These panels fit into standard drop ceiling tiles and draw under 40watts of power making them ideal as replacements for larger fixtures. 30,000 hour life span. Did we mention they are dimmable. Super Eco friendly and make an incredible light table. These will require some wiring as the driver just has wire leads and no plug on the end. Approx. 3800 Lumens

Please Note: Item is not available for expedited shipping. Retail store customers: available by special order only.

Riffler files are most prized by sculptors, wood carvers, model makers and similar fashioners of precision objects. They come in a variety of flat, round and triangular shapes. They are usually pointed and always have a delicate curve toward the point which makes them particularly useful for working in tight and curvy spots. We have a set of (10) in an attractive red plastic case. They are 3 x 180 mm size (about 7"), and were made in China for the King Manufacturing Co. Very nice quality at a very nice price. They can cost as much as $4.00-$5.00 apiece in regular outlets.

Donut magnet you can take to town!! 74mm dia x 14mm thick with a 30mm hole. Very strong and well pedigreed - in fact, its kin are activating pacemakers. They are of a high permeability ferrite material with a lovely light blue or white epoxy coating. Okay, we have them because there is the odd bubble, slight scratches or the word MAGNET painted in the coating which ruled them out of the medical ball, but they're fine company nonetheless. Good display bases, paper clip traps, and super for classroom demos.

Beader Tweezer sounds like the leader of a boy band, but it’s really an indispensible tool for stringing beads, as you beaders out there know. Ours is steel and measures 7" long, tapers to 1/16” at the business end and has a 3/4” wide bead scoop at the other.

Our robotic kingii dragon (Chlamydosaurus kingii, or frilled-neck lizard) is better than a puppy because you don't have clean up after it and it won't chew the furniture. This STEM education kit has (2) motors and digital control via IR sensors to activate LED eyes, motorized mouth and pop-out neck frill, plus "Escape" and "Chase" modes, which make it retreat and follow you using IR sensors, respectively. You'll need (4) "AAA" batteries and some patience, as this kit is delightfully challenging. Finished dragon will be 13-1/2" long x 8-1/4" x 5". For ages 10+.

Looks like a missing part from the Starship Enterprisingly, but it’s really just a dandy little 12VDC piston-action water pump. Originally used for medical purposes. Draws 600mA, has a rate and lift on the low side but should be fine for continuous use for you fountain fans. Measures an L-shaped 5-3/8" x 4-5/8" x 3-1/2", with barbed 1/4” output and 5/32” input diameters.

Yes, there’s a scientific explanation, but we prefer to think this magnetizing/demagnetizing tool relies on magic. Stick a screwdriver head in the bottom, it’s magnetized. Stick it in the top, it’s demagnetized. Fun for the whole family. Measures 2” square x 1-1/4” with stair-step ports for blades of different sizes. Never drop a screw again.

There's no escaping the automobile attraction when you've got a giant flagpole mounted on your roof. The mounting system includes a lightweight frame with a folding bracket that mounts atop your vehicle with scratch-resistant suction cups and durable straps. The flagpole itself extends up to 4' long which folds down for garage access and works with the included 2' x 3' American Flag or up to a 3' x 5' flag with grommets. Fly the flag of your local sports team, our classic Jolly Roger. Plus, at the top of the pole sits a bright white LED powered by your vehicle's accessory port which means you can show your pride after dark. But keep in mind that you can't drive fifty-five—the manufacturer recommends keeping it under 30 MPH if you want to keep your pride intact. Easy setup instructions and 2' x 3' American flag included.

Expedited shipping is not available and your entire order will ship standard ground.

Or faux chemistry, and more fun, anyway. These (6) 4-3/4” tall all-purpose plastic test tubes in a 9” long rack are made to hold whatever you can fit into them to help you remember, or forget, high school chem lab. Each holds approx 1.5 oz of liquid (perfect for chemistry major graduation parties), but like your teachers used to say, don’t limit yourself. Get creative with your party decor and use ’em to hold floral arrays for graduating botany majors. In assorted colors that don’t appear in real labs, which also makes them perfect for holding glitter, sand and other crafty supplies in your hobby room.