Home Tools Hacks: The Fubar
Yes, that’s right. I said “Fubar,” and I meant it. When Stanley Tools decided to redesign the hammer, they observed construction workers for some time. It turns out construction workers don’t use hammers to drive nails. They have pneumatic guns for that. But what they do use hammers for– and to great intent– is prying things apart, knocking holes in walls, and generally breaking stuff apart.
The Fubar answers this in a big way. International Design Magazine called it remniscent of a medieval axe, and when you see it, I think you’ll agree.
So, why go out and buy a Fubar? Because summer’s coming north of the Equator, and you’ve got projects to do. Big projects. Projects that will require, or may require, an element of breaking things apart. Is there nothing more primal? Pick it up, and break it out. This tool is a must for the DIY-er, the Maker, or a tool junkie.
The Stanley Fubar — [via International Design Magazine]
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Michael Birks says on May 16th, 2006 at 5:27 pm
From the Stanley Site;
“55-099 - FatMax® Xtreme™ Fubar™ Functional Utility Bar”
Don’t tell me they’ve trademarked ‘fubar’!
Does that mean we’ll have to find another acronym to describe our organisational structures?
That asked, it does seem to be a worthy tool, even if it isn’t powered.
ChrisBrogan says on May 16th, 2006 at 6:18 pm
The folks in International Design said that the US Military still uses that to mean something else, so I think you’re safe, Michael.
DIY Tools (Hammers - Guns) says on September 6th, 2006 at 3:34 am
I hope this tool is worth buying. If anybody can provide a feedback on this then it will be of a great help as I am planning to buy this tool.
Cindy says on February 15th, 2007 at 9:43 am
My husband LOVES this tool!!
I can’t seem stop him from wanting to tear apart anything he can find that he feels is not worthy of being there anymore!!
HA! HA!