In case you get thirsty while you’re cutting things up, these Titanium coated Westcott scissors have a bottle-opener on the bottom of one blade. They also have a retractable ceramic cutter on one handle. With a safety lock. And a plastic blade guard. Plus, the serrated blades are detachable. Makes other scissors feel bad just looking at them. But wait there's more...

These silicone hot pads double as trivets or oven mitts. Measure 7-1/8" dia x 3/16" thick with 1/4" honeycomb indentations to further dissipate heat, plus a 3/8” hole near the edge so you can hang them up. We’ll pick one in red, blue, green or orange, and you can redecorate your kitchen to match. They also double as the world’s safest frizbees.

Do we love multi-purpose stuff? Yes, we do. Herewith, we present our Swiss-ish army-like file folder organizer. A 14-1/2" x 9" x 7-1/2" gizmo with (4) plastic file holders and a 13" x 3-7/8" white dry-erase board on the front for you to write messages to yourself on with the thoughtfully included black marker.

Glass beads, 0.055" diameter!! They are German and are the kind you glue on stuff to make it sparkle or reflective--not the kind with holes. At our price you could do layers in little bottles for really cool thingums!! We have 'em in clear and a whole host of colors. Craft stores sell tubes of these beads for a ruinous $4.00 per tube or about $3.35 per oz.. Well, we don't have the tube so you are going to get a baggie, but you only have to pay $1.95 per oz so jump up and down and clap your hands over such a great deal!! The only thing left is to choose what you need. In case you can't do that, we offer an assortment of (10) packages which will include clear plus at least six (6) different colors.

Good clean fun for trips to the beach or pool. This 4-3/4” rubber shark has a small human foot sticking out of its maw. Give him a good squeeze and the leg pops out up to the shin. Quickly repeated squeezes make it look like the shark is having lunch.

Which nobody minds in the case of rubber gloves, especially because the very slight discoloration makes them surplus-priced bargains. In green, at your standard dish-washing-glove thickness, and with non-slip ridges on the fingers and palms. You’ll get (5) pairs in size large.

Sounds crazy, but stay with us here. This 7-LED bulb runs on its internal 700mA rechargeable battery or on AC power when you screw it into a standard outlet. It charges when in an outlet, with a 5-hour charge for a 3-hour use cycle. LEDs are a cool white temp inside a 3” dia x 4” bulb, rated for 250 lumens. Bonus! Works great as a handheld flashlight. Double Bonus! Comes with a wireless remote control. 

The kind you hang in the front of the laboratory or on the classroom wall, which is what we suggest you do with this one. Measures 38" x 50" and is laminated to protect it from flying students. Has an aluminum frame and hang tabs on the back side. Brand new! Great quality. Please note: This item is not available for expedited shipping.

Please Note: Your entire order will ship standard ground when purchasing this item. Contact us for expedited shipping information. Thanks! 

Tired of buying chokers? Well, now you can make your own and look great when you’re out on the town--or during passing periods at school, depending on where you are on the choker continuum. Here’s a great price on 110” of very thin (1mm) black leather cord for making chokers, plus (4) crimp-spring clasps. Get creative.

These 9mm dia (PCX) plano-convex glass lenses have a 268mm focal length, and are perfect for arts and crafts projects, or for making the worlds tiniest telescope. May have a few small chips but we will sort them as best as we can. Call about larger quantity discounts!

We’ll say. Herr Erlenmeyer of flask fame was handled Richard August Carl Emil Erlenmeyer, but you can call him Emil. Our Borosilicate glass version of his flask holds 500ml, and is graduated from 200ml to 400ml in 50ml increments. Stands 3-3/4” tall with a 4-1/4” dia bottom narrowing to 2-1/2” at the top, which also makes it a hard-to-spill coffee cup.

This small but mighty 3-4.5VDC gear motor draws approx 400mA no load, stalls at 2.5A and spins approx 140 rpm. Measures 2” long x just under 1-1/2” dia at the gearbox. Has an offset flattened 1/4” x 5/8” long shaft, and comes with a 4” leads and a 5mm 3-pin Molex connector.

Breeze blocks. Maybe they’re cinder blocks in your corner of the woods, or concrete blocks. The material of choice for high schools everywhere, and for making bookcases in dorm rooms. Now available as fridge magnets. Our each is a 4-pack of actual concrete blocks, in stylish gray 1-3/8" x 3/4" sq with a 1/4" disc magnet with a 1-1/4-lb pull in the back.

From Gardner Bender®, these foot-long x 3/8” flexible ties have triangular links that allow them to be, with a little tugging, unzipped for re-use. Rated for 20-lb tensile strength, they can also be strung end-to-end for humongo-bundling. Our each is a pack of (24) ties.

And we’ll bring you our very best in plastic hand and foot skeletal models, from Lindberg Science Kits™. You pick: the right foot is 11-1/2” long (which is pretty much a foot) with (18) pieces, plus assembly instructions, a fact sheet and a stand; or the right hand, life-size and including (26) pieces, assembly instructions, a fact sheet and a mounting stand. You add the glue. For ages 10+. Made in the USA.

Just like the classic Yankee drill, but for the kitchen. Has that “as seen on the television” kinda feel. You push the handle of this 10” long spring-loaded whisk and it spins clockwise on the push, and reverses when you let up on it. The 10-tine head is 2-1/8” dia at the bottom x 2-1/8” long, with a little center pin to keep the tines just off the bottom of the bowl or jar or whatever. In stainless steel.

The FolkArt® company calls these Dye Brushes for, yes, applying dye or creating blended or ombre effects (think shading). Feel free to use them for whatever, because it’s a free country. One is 8” long with 7/8” wide bristles and the other is 7-1/2” long with approx 1-1/4” wide bristles--both nylon. Includes a pair a thin plastic gloves, so you don’t dye your fingers.

Paul the Purchasing Agent says this is Cymbal Clanging Monkey: the Next Generation. This reincarnation of the percussive primate is all in plastic and he walks (or staggers, really) forward while he bangs those cymbals. Stands 8-1/4" tall in all his wind-up magnificence. And don’t go hitting him on the head; this guy won’t stop until he’s all wound down.

It’ll be much easier with this life-size human brain/skull model kit from Lindberg®. Stands 10-1/2” tall on a 4-3/4” tall stand with a 5” dia base. In bone-colored plastic (with a pink brain with red blood vessels, like yours), it includes a (5)-part skull, (4)-part brain, and (10)-piece set of teeth ready to assemble. You add the glue. The lower jaw is movable. A perfect addition to any lab, living room or themed party.

In blue ink for a change, this retractable ballpoint from PaperMate® is the World’s Smoothest Pen™. Take it from this copywriter, these pens are smooth. Our each is a 4-pack of pens with 1.4mm tips, pocket clips and rubber grips. Pens are blue, too.

This dialed, electronic motor speed controller has full power and variable modes and is rated for 15A max at 120VAC. Comes with a 6-foot, 16-AWG power cord, grounded output outlet, belt clip and a 15A fuse. Measures 4-5/8" x 2-3/8" x 1-5/8". Great for hobby tools.

This sinister device seems at first glance to be an innocent ping-pong ball. Touch both of the metal strips on the weighted bottom, however, and a circuit closes, making the ball flash red and moan eerie electronic sounds. Can be used to illustrate the idea of an electric circuit to children-show how electricity can flow through a chain of people holding hands, or that a little dampness can improve conductivity, et cetera. Powered with two watch batteries (included) so there is no danger of shock.

Who doesn’t? Try this set of (5) low-profile white, red, green and blue LED accent light pucks. Measure approx 2-3/4” dia x 1” deep, they’re powered by (3) “AAA” batteries each, included and you’re welcome. Turn them on manually to switch between colors, or use the wireless remote. Also has bright or dim white settings, 4- and 8-hour cycles, and (12) color permutations for your color morphing pleasure. Remote includes a replaceable coin-cell battery and has a 15-foot range. Lights come with foam tape for mounting.

Snap Circuits® (by Elenco®) does it again, this time with light, although the (182) projects also feature the interplay of light with sound. Projects include color organs, strobes, IR detection, LEDs, color spectrums, motor control, photo resistor and transistors. You can even plug your audio player into some projects. CJ, our Senior Light & Sound Boffin, called it "an enchanting rainbow of scientific theory wed to practice, with fun in the bargain," but he talks like that sometimes. For ages 8 and way up, it has over (55) parts and yes, they will play well with other Snap Circuit® components.

Check out our incredible full line of snap circuits here. 

This isn't a book, but it's definitely book-ish. Looks like a leather-bound volume from the Bodleian but it's just a little wooden box, approx 8-1/2" x 5" x 2" (7" x 3-7/8" x 1-5/8" inside) that's perfect for stashing the jewels, cash, or whatever you need to stash in plain sight on the shelves.

Grow a beautiful garden full of plants that love your soil! It's easy if you know your soil's pH, and we have a gauge to help you! Stick the probe into moist soil for the pH to register in a separate 4" x 2" x 1" gauge box on the end of a 26 inch cord. That lets you read the gauge without having to lay on the bug and worm covered ground to see it! A needle indicates the pH on a scale of 3.5-9, and you get a list of which plants like which pH levels.

Each has black lettering stenciled on bright yellow plastic tape, with the message repeated over and over. They are 3" wide by 200 ft or 1000 ft long. All are the real thing, made for sale to police and other serious users. Some have an obvious industrial application, some will work in the school playground, some seem appropriate to cordon off the kids’ rooms.

Clip this little lighted scope onto your smart phone and use the phone's zoom feature to show images (and take photos) up to 30X magnification. Our Optics Guru Paul says it has no business working this well for under ten bucks. Measures 2-5/8" x 1-1/4" and comes with (3) replaceable button-cell batteries for the light. Fits most major brands, like iPhones and Androids and Windows (oh, my!), and probably most tablets, too.

These brand-spanking new 12VDC motors are made to move automobile seats but are willing to change. They spin at approx 190 rpm, draw 1.5A no load, and stall at approx 25A. Threaded shaft is at a right angle and is 4-1/8" x 7/16". Shaft thread is non-standard, so treat it as a smooth shaft and mount pulley or gear with a setscrew. Measures 5-5/8" x 2-1/2" x 2-1/2" overall, not counting the shaft, and has power terminals opposite the gearbox with (2) 1/4" mounting holes opposite the shaft.

Impressive, this 3-foot Lizard King. The 1:14 scale plastic model of a Tyrannosaurus Rex skeleton has 51 bones that snap together, then snap apart easily for later use, which is more than you can say about the original. Measures 36" long, and comes with a display stand. Bones are nicely aged for paleontological verisimilitude. Very nice kit, with legs, as they say! For ages 8 and up.

Got unmet clamping needs? This (18)-piece set of tough nylon clamps with stiff, tempered steel springs and soft, swivel pads will hold together pretty much anything. You get (8) with 3/4" deep jaws that open to 1-1/8"; (4) 1-1/4" deep x 1-3/8"; (2) 1-3/4" deep x 2"; (2)  2-3/8" deep x 2-1/4"; and (2) 3-1/2" deep x 3-5/8".

3-1/2 digit LCD electrical multimeter with a max reading of 1999. Measures (5) ranges of DC, (2) ranges of AC voltage both to 500 V, (5) ranges of resistance to 200K ohms, DC current to 10 Amp., diode test, transistor and battery test. A pocket sized 2-7/8" x 5-3/4" x 1-1/2", it comes complete with test leads and 9 volt battery. The best value for this size we have seen.

Sounds crazy, but stay with us here. This 7-LED bulb runs on its internal 700mA rechargeable battery or on AC power when you screw it into a standard outlet. It charges when in an outlet, with a 5-hour charge for a 3-hour use cycle. LEDs are a cool white temp inside a 3” dia x 4” bulb, rated for 250 lumens. Bonus! Works great as a handheld flashlight. Double Bonus! Comes with a wireless remote control. 

Think: cartoonish cute. These table or hanging clocks are made as if from the body of a kerosene lantern, but flattened. In painted steel, they measure approx a foot tall on on a 4-5/8” round base, not counting the wire swivel handle/hanger on top. A 6-5/8” x 4-3/4” oval glass covers an antiquey Roman numeral face. Distressed for a vintage look, they run on a modern quartz movement that moves when you stick a “AA” battery in it. We’ll pick one for you in deep burgundy or a goldenrod yellow to go with that sweater you love.

Small, but mighty useful if you need a tiny tap and die set for threading wire or stripped screws. The micro set has a 3-1/4" long die plate and 14 taps (sizes 7 through 20 -- read 0.7 mm through 2.0 mm), and a mighty attractive price. A little oily in its vinyl storage pouch -- but it's all steel, after all, and has to safeguard its complexion.

Stainless steel mortar and pestle set. Mortar measures 5-1/4” dia x 3” on a 4” dia attached saucer-like base. Holds approx 250ml. Pestle is 6-3/4” long with 1-1/4” and 2” dia heads. Nice for the lab, or for folks who want everything in their stainless steel kitchen to be stainless steel. You know who you are. And we salute you.

Our clear 2" wide carton-sealing tape is, well, clear, available in nearly 55 yard lengths, and on a 3" core which will fit standard carton seal tape dispensers. Perfect for moving day and for DIY laminating projects. And do compare the savings -- even discount stationery catalogs can't touch these prices.

This 3-6VDC motor operates optimally at 6VDC, draws 450mA no load, stalls at approx 2.4A and spins at about 13K rpm. Measures 2" long x 1-1/16" dia with a little 3/8" dia x 5/16" 12-tooth gear. Simple +/- leads are wired to a double jack that can easily be cut off or jumped. Leads are 14” long.

Well, here you go. This very high-quality punch set is made for leather, faux-leather, hardboard, soft wood, paperboard, plastics and soft metals. Includes (9) sharp-edged punches (3/16", 1/4", 5/16", 3/8", 1/2", 5/8", 25/32", 1", 1-1/4") that screw onto the heavy-duty driver. A spring-loaded guide holds the punch 3/16" above the material, ready for you to give it a whack with a hammer or the heel of your hand for a good, clean cut. Comes in a black-plastic carrying case.

Or drip some drops. These translucent white plastic (HDPE) bottles hold 50ml (1-2/3 oz) and measure 3-1/4" x 1-1/2" and come with a matching safety dropper cap that's marked for 0.4 and 0.8ml. Our each is a pack of (6) bottles so you'll have enough to drip drops through the tulips before needing to refill.