We Tested the Dumbest Infomercial Tools

Will these “As Seen on TV” tools actually replace your toolbox, or are they just junk? We found out.

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Milwaukee - 48-22-0125G - 25 ft. Magnetic Tape Measure - 2-Pack

Milwaukee 48-59-1880 M18 REDLITHIUM HIGH OUTPUT XC 8 Ah Lithium-Ion Battery and M18 /M12 Charger Kit

Milwaukee Angle Grinding 2781-22 M18 Fuel 4-1/2"/5" Slide, Kit

Milwaukee 2735-20 18V Li-Ion Flashlight

Milwaukee 2557-20 M12 Fuel 3/8" Ratchet

Milwaukee 48-11-1880 M18 REDLITHIUM HIGH OUTPUT 18v 8.0 Ah Lithium-Ion Battery Pack

Milwaukee 2125-21XC M12 LED Underhood Light Kit

Milwaukee M18 FUEL 3/8" Compact Impact Wrench with Friction Ring

Adenna Dark Light 9 mil Nitrile Powder Free Exam Gloves (Black), Large - Box of 100 (DLG676)

Scott Shop Towels Original (75143), Blue, 55 Sheets / Standard Roll, 30 Rolls / Case (10 Bundles of 3 Rolls), 1,650 Towels / Case

Zep Cherry Bomb Industrial Pumice Hand Cleaner - 48 Ounce (Case of 4) ZUCBHC48CA

AIDEA Microfiber Cleaning Cloths-100PK

Barrow 52 in. Brown Large Rectangle Wood Coffee Table with Lift Top

Barrow 52 in. Brown Large Rectangle Wood Coffee Table with Lift Top

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[dustingallamy]

my mom actually used a car cane for years. It did in fact make getting in and out of a car worlds easier and I think it is a genuinely valuable product for people with limited mobility

[gordoeinstein]

Car Cane: My mother-in-law was partially paralyzed and used a solid metal version of this product to get out of the car…. It really did help. Older people rarely get out of cars one foot at a time; they typically rotate themselves to plant both feet on the ground before pulling themselves out of the vehicle, and the all metal version of this product really did wonders for her independence during this task. Sure we had to stand there forever but people of that age want nothing more than to feel like they can do things on their own. So, this product is worth the cost for nothing more than to allow for the idea of independence for elderly.

[vlogressc]

A little piece of advice. If you’re trapped in a car and need to break the window with that tool do it in the bottom corner closest to you. The spot right above where the little lock thing sticks up out of the door panel. It’ll break on the first click.

[MrBradso]

The Car Cane is actually a legitimate product that's used all over the world. Seen them recommended by Occupational Therapists hundreds of times to help people with impaired mobility to retain some of their independence. I think they're really great, just the one that was on the infomercial that you guys bought was obviously a crappy version made for a quick buck.

[JustaRocker]

That "UV hardening plastic" works only on clear parts, like glass, clear plastic and that's pretty much it. And for glueing clear parts without leaving easily visible crack it is good

[TheLLcoolBeans]

The dog bone wrench was great for me as a diver working on boats. Much easier to hold on to and not have 10 different sockets underwater.

[bigjakefoot]

So speaking as a medical professional who has reccomended those car canes to a number of patients. They are more useful than you might think. The flashlight and standing "features" aren't really important. However, for elderly folks who have trouble getting out of cars it's very helpful

[jacktlee]

I’ll be real, actually interested in picking up that car cane for my grandma, from seeing all the people in the comments talking about how it helped them/family, seems like a pretty decent and unique product!

[blueprintgamer]

i use the arm magnet all the time its not great for tools but its amazing for bolts and stuff especially when im in dirt working

[Thumper]

They make a magnetic tool holder that fits on your wrist that’s actually useful for working on smaller stuff to hold screws etc. PC work, pulling a dash panel on car etc.

[SpaceMissile]

just wanna say that I _always_ love these crazy tool tests. I realize there are a finite amount of wacky-but-plausible tools, but I hope you never run out of stuff to test.

[jonathansands]

The pacemaker warning on the magnetic armband is legit. My coworker has a pacemaker, and he says he has found himself getting lightheaded and realized he was leaning on a door near its magnetic lock, and that he needs to pay attention to where he’s holding small engines like a weed whacker because the magnetic field they put out can have similar interference effects.

[roscomcfarland]

Seeing how big Donut has become since 20k subs is astounding. Love your vids. Look at Em now! We love you, we love Donut. Keep on keepin on.

[fido]

I just wanna point out the UV activated glue/plastic DOES work quite well in certain applications. I've used it a lot with excellent results. However, I bought a small UV flashlight for the curing, as its alit stronger than he supplied one. Still using those items to this day.

[ouch]

I’d say all the stuff in this video (or at least the ideas behind them) could be legitimately useful to some people. The wrench would be useful if you were working away from a tool box. The UV cured glue is a legitimate thing…some of the fillings in my mouth were done/covered with a UV cured epoxy. My 2 elderly parents could use something like the car cane, I’m just too concerned about damaging or scratching the paint in my car to get one. Lots of things like the seat belt cutter/window breaker already exist… The problem with the specific products you showed is that infomercials generally take good ideas and ruin them by building them way, way too cheaply.

[lp]

“It’s easier to get out without”

Said by a young person grabbing the window frame on a convertible to help himself out 😂

[Evan_Horvath]

I have a wrench like that Tiger Wrench, I use it for oil changes, specifically for drain plugs. That's the only thing I use it for. It's nice when you don't already know the size you need, I just take that one under the car, and it always works.

[mr.hanger]

I assembled steel buildings for nearly 40 years and truthfully the bone wrench can be pretty handy to keep in your tool pouch. Not the most practical thing, but when you're going up a ladder and don't know what size a fastener is, it's better than carrying 6 or 7 wrenches just to find out you still don't have the right one.

[williamfischer]

While I was a mechanic at sears we used the craftsman version of the tiger wrench it had a magnet on it. Loved it for oil changes it stuck to the metal oil drain pan. It was actually amazing for that purpose. The made a 6 point metric and sae one saved tons of time if you add it up by the end of the week

[wtfiswiththosehandles]

I use the magnetic armband, and it is very useful. Mine is sized for forearm though, and is meant to use screws, nails and an occasional socket or drillbit - not freaking hammers and 25lbs weights.