Watching the Kickstarter video for the MetMo Pocket Driver, I couldn’t assist however consider the LEGO motion pictures.
For me, there’s a transparent parallel between more and more versatile multitools, and the “Grasp Builders” of these household movies, who assemble spaceships and Batmobiles in seconds utilizing solely colourful toy blocks. (And wouldn’t you understand it, an enterprising designer simply created a LEGO multi-tool in December.)
MetMo’s Pocket Driver, nevertheless, goals for real-world Grasp Builders who need a ratchet software they’ll take wherever. It’s an try and capitalize on the success of the bigger Metmo Driver, which the U.Ok.-based firm launched on IndieGogo final yr.
That two-handed ratchet software raked in £1.3 million — and its smaller successor might usher in much more help. The one-handed Pocket Driver has already raised almost 1,000,000 {dollars} on Kickstarter, with 30 days left within the marketing campaign, as of Could 26.
Whether or not you’re in search of an on-the-go ratchet software on your bike, a helpful software for spur-of-the-moment repairs, or “a enjoyable toy to fiddle with,” the Pocket Driver can drive the gap, MetMo says.
MetMo Pocket Driver: Particulars
Each the unique Driver from final yr and the newer Pocket are a hybrid design of “the hand braces of outdated (the pre-cursors to electrical drills) and trendy ratchet screwdrivers,” MetMo defined on its IndieGogo web page final yr.
The corporate’s designers took inspiration from Conrad Baumann’s ratchet driver from the 1950’s and what they referred to as its “mesmerising uncovered ratchet mechanism.” They ended up with what they referred to as “essentially the most highly effective and compact driver in existence.”
With the Pocket, MetMo is basically providing the similar software in a smaller dimension. The Pocket works with any 1/4 inch hex bit and may retailer 2 x 25mm bits internally. Its versatile steel arm will be organized into 4 totally different grips, and the makers say its smaller dimension makes it perfect for dealing with screws in hard-to-reach locations.
It’s excellent for “mild/ medium obligation duties like assembling furnishings or tightening up a free bike seat,” MetMo stated.
MetMo gives eight totally different variations for these involved in shopping for the software on Kickstarter. Essentially the most primary model, in black, prices £89, or about $110. A model utterly in strong chrome steel prices £165 ($204). And if it is advisable have essentially the most bling of all of the Grasp Builders, you possibly can fork over £350 ($432) for a model plated with 24k gold.
Now that’s screwing in model.
