Design Classics: Magnetic Finger

December 4, 2007 Post a Comment (4 Comments)

Okay so maybe this one doesn’t qualify as a classic based on time in market but I can’t help but include it in my list of favorite things. Being a motorcycle buff who likes to spin wrenches, my first exposure to this product brought a instant smile to my face. Why didn’t I think of this! For years the mechanics trick has been to apply a dab of contact cement or even spit to the tip of your finger to hold small nuts in place for tightening. Unfortunately even these tricks don’t always work. The use of a magnet embedded in the tip of a finger glove is pure brilliance. There are lots of creative ways to use magnets to solve design problems. This is the kind of design that intrigues me; design that solves problems in new ways.

Great holiday gift for the mechanically inclined. Buy yours here.

http://www.magneticfinger.com/

David Hill


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4 Comments on “Design Classics: Magnetic Finger”

  • Martynas says:
    December 10th, 2007 5:59 am

    Before thinking of something new I would sugest to fix old problems like:

    1) T61 corners rubbing off:
    http://forum.notebookreview.co.....p?t=196299
    http://forum.notebookreview.co.....p?t=168455

    2) and T61 not fitting lenovo messenger bag:
    http://forum.notebookreview.co.....p?t=181093

  • Paul says:
    December 14th, 2007 5:28 pm

    Apropos magnetic:
    my colleague stepped over my power cord and only at the very last moment I could grab my Thinkpad before it smashed on the floor.
    Made me think… hmmm… Apple Commercial with PC Guy in the wheel chart!

    Now think quick: there is another company offering a small magnetic plug adapter for the head phone!

    A magnetic power plug has been used for decades on some household water boiler, so there can’t an Apple patent on it.

    SOLUTION: Could Lenovo offer a small magnetic plug adapter for the power cord plug? It would
    dramatically increase the life of many Thinkpads.
    Especially in our office. Think about it!

  • Casper Terpinski says:
    December 23rd, 2007 8:53 pm

    Hi David,

    Just wanted to say I really appreciate you using and mentioning my simple little invention the “Magnetic Finger.” It’s a testament to it, when a guy with your credentials gives it a thumbs up.

    Take care,
    Casper

  • David Hill says:
    December 24th, 2007 10:03 am

    Casper,

    Thanks for joining the design conversation. Sometimes the simple inventions are the most memorable. Great job on yours!

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