Secret Features of Tools You Use Every Day

Do you ever wonder why certain tools have holes or indents? Most of us ignore them, thinking they are just there to improve the overall design of the product, but did you know they actually have a purpose?

This reminds me of the red ball on a seam ripper. I use this sewing tool most of the time but never questioned the purpose of the red ball. Then, I stumbled across a video on YouTube and learned that it definitely has a purpose. If you want to read more about it, check this article: The Secret of the Red Ball on Your Seam Ripper

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Aside from the seam ripper, other tools in your house have secret features that you might not know about. Check out this list by The Maker and discover them now.

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Hidden Features of Tools

1 – Bar clamp

Do you need to move big sheets of plywood or boards? Use a bar clamp! It helps you have a better grip on the sheet and you can lift it with just one hand.

2 – Kitchen Scissors

Wondering what is the use of the curved metal nubs in the middle of your kitchen scissors? It is a nutcracker! If you are also having trouble opening lids, you can also use this part to easily open them.

The U shape on the side of one of the blades is a bottle opener.

3 – Wooden ruler with a hole

Aside from hanging your ruler, you can also use the hole to draw a circle, curve, or straight line on wood or different surfaces.

4 – Zip tie

Did you know that you can still remove a zip tie without cutting it? Just use a needle or any pointed object to push the pawl or tongue (a little strip in the square part) upwards.

5 – Silicone

Ever wondered what’s the purpose of the circle on the bottom of the nozzle? It is there so you can remove the nozzle and use the circle to hang it on the tip of the sealant.

It is also there so you can hang your sealant.

Secret Features of Tools You Use Every Day