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Our each is a set of (4) removable sink strainers with stainless steel mesh wells and flat rims. The set includes (1) 4-1/2" dia for 2-1/4" drains, (1) 2-3/4" dia for 1-1/8" drains, and (2) 2" dia for 3/4" drains.

This pocket-sized mini-flashlight has (9) 405nm ultraviolet LEDs and myriad uses, from checking U.S. currency to working the door at your ultra-hip downtown clubs, spotting radiator and transmission fluid leaks, mineral identification, and (yes, it's true) locating lost scorpions in the dark. Measures approx 3-3/4" long x 1-1/8" dia with knurled sections so you won't lose your grip, and a wrist strap in case you do. You supply (3) "AAA" batteries and the scorpions.

Hang it all with this set of (10) magnetic hooks. The 1-3/16" long x 9/64" hooks screw into 1-3/8" dia magnetic bases with an approx 8-lb pull, which is heavier than most jackets and keys. Good for horizontal or vertical mounts, and dandy for adding hooks to gym or school lockers.

Stop wrapping duct tape around your vise, and protect delicate material the right way with this pair of hard-rubber, ribbed pads made to cover the jaws. The pads have (2) rare earth magnets embedded inside the rubber. Made for a 4" vise, they measure 4" long x 1-1/8" high x 3/8" thick with a lip along one long side. The rubber is 3/32" thick.

One thing we hate about traveling is imagining baggage handlers opening our suitcases and sniffing our underwear. That’s why we have several of these TSA-approved Wordlock® (4)-letter, resettable padlocks for our luggage. We also use them for lockers so no one can open ours and sniff our gym socks. It’s a thing with us, not wanting to be sniffed. Locks have a 1” long x 1/8” dia shackle with 3/4” clearance, and measure approx 2-1/2” long overall. May we suggest not setting your lock to the word L-O-C-K? You’ll come up with something better.

This 300 Lumen LED light is a mighty mite. Just under 4-1/2" long x 1" dia, you slide the sleeve and the beam zooms from a flood to a don't-stare-into-this focused spot. In black or gun metal anodized aluminum, it's weatherproof and shockproof with a latching button switch and a pocket clip. Depress the button halfway when it's on and it goes into a rapid-flash mode for emergency signaling. Visible for 275 meters. Five hour life with the included 1-"AA" battery and a 110K+ hour bulb life.

The package says these are “zipper pulls” and it couldn't be more right! Zippers can be a pain, but not when you add a zipper pull. Our each is a pack of (18). 1" diameter ring attached to a spring clip that attaches to the zipper. Now Go pull a zipper.

It's officially a watch-case holder, and indispensable for jewelers and watch collectors, but it's equally useful for holding anything small and squirrely while you work on it. A pair of 1-3/4" long x 15/16" tall brackets have (4) sets of (6) holes that take (4) movable posts. Spring-loaded jaws dial open to a max of 1".

Then better check your bore. This tiny bore light, made for looking into barrels or other tight spots, measures 3-1/4" long x approx 5/8” dia with a single white LED. Includes a slide on right-angle fiber-optic head and a pocket clip. Take off the head and it’s a nice mini flashlight. You add (1) “AAA” battery.

Now you can have a good, strong hook without drilling any holes. This plated magnetic hook sticks to any ferrous metal surface via a 2" dia alnico magnet with a 10-12 pound pull. Handy gadget to hold a tool, towel, broom or key ring (and if the ring is too heavy, consider throwing away the keys to your 1983 Chevy, and maybe a few more). The 3/4" long J-hooks have threaded ends and are removable. Our each is a package of (2).

Our smallest vise, and arguably our handiest around the house: call it the Jaws of Aluminum. Clamp this small table vise onto a surface up to 3/4" thick and let it be your third hand. The jaws are 1-1/2" wide and open to a maximum of 1-1/4".

This clear plastic jar has (650) cable ties inside, (400) at 4” long, (200) at 6” long, and (50) at 8” long. Longest have 40-lb tensile strength; both others have 20-lb. In red, white, blue, green, yellow and black. Red screw cap has a fold-up carrying handle. UL approved, but also approved by electricians, IT folks, fussbudgets and serious organizers.

Okay, “wonder snake” is a big promise, but “sink hair remover” is so prosaic, and this fast, simple way to clear slow-mo drains is something of a wonder. Feed the coated carbon-steel cable down the drain (no need to remove stoppers) and twist to capture troublesome hair and assorted gunk. Pull out the strong, flexible cable, and voila, your sink, tub or shower is back in business. Includes (4) snakes—(2) large, 3/16" x 22", and (2) medium, 1/8" x 22"—along with (4) storage hooks.

Staggeringly useful hook-and-loop fastener tape for do-it-yourself fastening and hanging needs. And trust us, the more you buy, the more uses you'll find. You get (2) strips (yes, one with hooks and one with loops) in black with a peel-and-stick self adhesive back, measuring 1m long x 20mm wide, which in English is approx 39" long x 11/16" wide.

Call it a gonzo version of our best work-light, this 4-5/8" x 2-1/4" x 1" cigarette-pack-size light has (60) white LEDs in a 3" x 1-1/2" window with a bright mode and a way brighter mode that would blind a turkey vulture, plus (4) more for a standard flashlight mode. Includes a flip-out easel, hook and a disc magnet. Comes with (3) "AAA"s. Manufacturer rates this bad boy at 900 lumens. 

No large ones, but (101) amazingly assorted small extension and compression  springs -- most, but not all, 1" to 2" long. You might even find a stray torsion spring! Assorted lengths, assorted widths, assorted finishes, a sorta handy bag of replacement parts to have around the house.

Eggs comes in sets of a dozen so why shouldn’t molle buckles? Use these (12) always stylish black buckles to make cool paracord bracelets or to fasten something more utilitarian. Each buckle measures 7/16" x 9/16" x 1-1/8" when connected. These buckles go great with our assortment of fun, festive and sturdy paracord.

Neither do we, but we don’t have awnings. You’ll find something else to use these nylon hook-and-loop awning straps for--like keeping your extension cords and small garden hose nice and tidy when you’re not using them. You could also use a strap or two to achieve some sense of order with your computer and entertainment center cables. Measure 24” long x 1” wide with 3/8” steel D-rings at one end, and they’re reusable. You’ll get (6), (1) each in red, white, black, yellow, blue and green. (Can you say color-coded cables?)