Prototyping Tool Holders (probably my weirdest video)

[@mandem9319]

"An authograph? From me?!" - with the smoothest pencil catch yet was absolutely brilliant hahaha

[@Reman1975]

You missed a trick. How about a work belt with a couple of the seatbelt receivers on it so you can safely clip your tools to that when you're working up a ladder or the like ?

[@fuentestorresfranciscojavi4060]

This comment should have more likes.

[@GreenJimll]

Especially if the belt was made from seat belts. ;-)

[@wood4sheep]

Just started watching, and I assume this is what/why we’re doing…

[@BlondLanfear]

Haha I was pretty much shouting tool belt tool bel tool belt at the video 🤣

[@Andrewmackinnonripp]

I was coming to comment this. Or use it as a strap for a bag/box with a quick release.

[@imagineme9233]

Seeing your ideas and the creative process that brings them to life is so nice. But the best part (well, other than the dog cameos) is always seeing just how happy these projects make you.

[@partytempo]

Well said. I was just thinking how happy and positive this channel is!

[@imagineme9233]

@@partytempo 100% true, Laura's videos never fail to make me smile!

[@NirvanaWoodWorksbyJanie]

I've seen ppl use this very same "idea" for key storage. They hook it to their keys, and the female end, on the wall. I've seen them used for gate locks too. Definitely some creative ideas out there. This would fall into storage category, like the keys. I hadn't seen or thought about using it in the shop tho.

[@thebiggerbyte5991]

Exactly what I was about to write! Sometimes the 'silly little ideas' (in no way an insult/criticism) lead to some wonderful products that we now wouldn't live without. I really enjoyed watching it happen. I think the quick-release tool hanger especially has some real potential.

[@GeekusKhaniCAs]

@@NirvanaWoodWorksbyJanie also, could be useful with foot actuation... say as an alternate machine kill switch... or perhaps use several with linkage for a door/gate/ hitch option?

[@SergeyChernyshev]

I love how the "silly" is the sign of success of the project. This is exactly how I feel about best things - they should be on the edge between crazy and ingenious and can't be too serious. This silliness is what distinguishes us from corporate product drones that create things of minimal value that are cheapest to make.

[@DuoIndividual]

Anyone also impressed with the idea that she just managed to catch perfectly the pencil every time in the right position to start writing? OMG hahaha

[@OweN-hu6uy]

I already have a seatbelt tool harness, I built it a few years back, It lets me take a load of tools up a ladder, to a roof top. And then quickly drop everything except what I need in the moment. This set up has saved me countless numbers of trips up and down a ladder. I work on cars too, so the seat belt latches and belts made perfect sense. and it was all free..just time but I love to sew

[@tylerfisher4969]

Your facial expressions and genuine excitement throughout this video were wonderful, and this has inspired me to make my own tool holders! It was great to see your thought process as you prototyped different designs too! I think that we forget how much fun prototyping can be.

[@nathanfell8993]

You're the best Laura! You managed to capture the creative process perfectly. Your joy is infectious.

[@CarolynOsborne]

I used to teach an arts class where we tried to get college students to play like this with the huge array of supplies we had (art products, tools, sewing machines, etc.). I REALLY wish I had had this video--it would have inspired my students to come up with something.

[@shauni83]

Actually, the huge array might have been the Problem. Laura limited herself to only this one object, and discovered it from a lot of angles. What is it's superpower? How does it work? What is a side effect? And then she thought about problems she wanted to solve. And then she did rapid prototyping. This is really the 101 in creativity!

[@ZsoltBottka]

You could name the pencil ejector: Catch-a-sketch

[@Codebreakerblue]

Ooooh that's good

[@beauwilliamson3628]

Buy one now and get this spiffy eye-patch at no extra cost!

[@cavenerd]

Pop-a-Pencil ?

[@gpiras1]

Pencil Pusher?

[@ZsoltBottka]

@@gpiras1 And write a book titled 'Catcher in the Eye'?

[@Sztivmon]

What an inspired realization with this buckle! I love the tool holders, you could easily slap a buckle on your toolbelt for a very secure hammer loop or drill/driver holder. The one handedness comment is just so true it's painful as well. You're making me want to go strip every broken down car I see of their seatbelt buckles and replace everything I need in a certain place with this design.

[@melanielotos6139]

The pencil pusher made a very grey day so much brighter! Thank you Laura for your genuinity! You’re videos are wonderful.

[@upcycledscraps513]

I’d kept the seat belt straps too! Those are mighty strong.

[@deanwoodward8026]

Could make an interesting "weird shape" clamp for woodworking...

[@robertwillis4061]

Should have cut the seat belts at the ends. They make great tie down straps for boxes or set shape/size things .

[@HorstDieterification]

I love that refreshing format. Seeing you actually figure something out and talking unscripted is the way to go, if you asked me. And you should ask me, if you ask me.

[@johnsperka2253]

Takes me back to my youthful dream of owning a scrap yard! A wonder land where nothing is ever thrown away and all my “good junk” is. Close to hand! Paradise!

[@Chimpychimpy-hk3sr]

Thank you for this video . My 8 year old son decided to watch your video and you inspired him to get out and make something . He made a few items for his grandmother for her birthday. This was awesome to hear him listening to your thought process and then get out there and decide to build his own present 🎁 for her . Thank you so much we would like to see more of your videos like this . Keep up the good work .

[@EkansFR]

The cup holder idea is so nice ! The pen dispenser is brilliant x)

[@MichelleGaudetteEdD]

This was awesome and when you got to giggling about the pencil, I lost it. I was giggling right along with you. Watching you get tickled about your ideas was a treat. Thank you!

[@negotiableaffections]

Brilliant! Not the best tool storage ideas, maybe but as you pushed on developing each item, the 'outside the box' and the 'innovation/problem solving' shows how a design 'journey' really works. Keep on with this stuff and at some point we'll see a real innovation happen and we'll come with you as you develope it into a wonder-product. Cheers Laura to you and your glamourous assistant/tool carrier!

[@AlisdairGurling]

This is just iconic! I was thinking an easy setup hammock mount. Thanks Laura

[@richevanscpa]

You better be alone though. It would be too easy for a mischievous friend to eject you.

[@hampusk]

I have carbine hooks on mine. Not as outside the box as this but still one handed and easy setup.

[@TimHemsley]

Yes! With the hammock made from the scrap seat belt straps

[@richevanscpa]

So there it is, Laura, a challenge to make a hammock entirely of old seat belts. I want to see THAT!

[@AlisdairGurling]

@@TimHemsley nice!

[@arussellturner]

Thank you for sharing how you explore, without necessarily having a direction or a "good idea" when you start. It's so important for people to learn how to explore.

[@mariellecb1]

Simply wonderful. I count this as your first stand-up routine. I will now go out and have fun in the workshop. :)

[@laurakampf]

❤️

[@jhonbus]

This is great! You can plug your tools into the seat belts in your car, which not only keeps your tools nice and safe so they won't get damaged in a crash, but it stops that annoying alarm that sounds when you try to drive without your seatbelt on! I love the pencil especially. A lone, upward-pointing pencil gives a lovely feeling of danger just to look at. The fact it shoots up towards your eyes when you press the button just makes it that much better.

[@DrZeTech]

For me the all point of this video is your happiness in making trash in something fun and useful. Thank you Laura and keep going like that. Good luck 👍

[@roblavalle7800]

I love people like Laura. People that think out of the box keep up the great work and thank you for inspiring others.

[@owenandlibbygower8471]

Having the “dock unit” on the bench with the “clip” attached to a vacuum/dust hose. It would either keep the tail away and not snag when breaking down sheet material or to hold the end near where you are drilling or something on the table…

[@theonetrueanthonylong1843]

Thats a solid idea. I would imagine the only benefit would be to use the same vacc hose on multiple machines and would require some type of ceiling mounted positioning arm to support the hose, but that would be fantastic in a medium sized shop. Great idea!

[@bobweiram6321]

The clip can also double as bottle opener if you find the right size one. If you use several incompatible buckles, you can assign them to different tools, making it impossible to put away your tools in the wrong place.

[@R.Craig.Collins]

Such a fun premiere, and I would love to see more fun concepts being explored... thanks

[@remoc52357]

Laura......that is why I love you.....your so goofy and genius at the same time. I've never seen anyone that's so happy in life!

[@jeffheinzman1612]

Yes! This was brilliant. Rapid prototyping, upcycling, and improving functionality of your workspace. Great concepts hidden within in a fun/silly video. More of this.

[@CesarHarada]

Absolutely loved the fun you have in the workshop with a person you love and the tools, just inventing and having a good time. Delightful. Thank you

[@ashilling9283]

Probably my favorite video that you have made because it was so much silly fun! Actually, it turned out to be a brilliant idea which I love, but your laugh with the amusement made me giggle a bunch and have a good time. Thanks for your videos, Laura!

[@FranciscVasile]

The best "worst" ideas ever. The cup holder and the spring pencil are pure genius.

[@DannyHustle]

This makes shop knolling a breeze. I will be trying a variation of it. Thank you (once again) for your inspiration. As far as a hammer, the first way would be perfect for a two pound sledge. The cup holder is magic! I love it! It could also be a phone holder…etc. mix it up. LOVE this! There is a lot there.

[@Stinsonpark]

I love your creativity. Your genuine enjoyment and laughter is a great bonus. Thank you

[@ashschannel5024]

This was such a fun video to watch, I'm considering installing some in the boot of my car to hold tool boxes in place. 👍🏻

[@brimster-valorantaggressiv3419]

Please please please you're so entertaining with or without good ideas, we can definitely tell you had a ton of fun your face was blushing with happiness

[@jjorm]

The way that you were immediately so good at catching the pencil in the writing grip without looking 😂😂😂

[@RocketChild]

You're so playful and free. I feel so inspired seeing you having fun and dreaming. You're such a genius and a joy to watch, Laura.

[@danielwoolfe1135]

Laura, we've seen your creative processes and skill as a maker, but it was so wonderful to see more of your humour here! :)

[@alexdreher]

So much ideas from one Single thing….. unbelievable! Love it, love how you have the most fun with your Pencil!

[@torbjornahman]

Ha ha, good bad ideas are not always that useful but playing around like that can evolve the silliest idea to another level! Good fun!

[@succubusstop]

I'm going to the scrapyard to get some of those and some webbing to use aboard my boat. I have to secure everything at sea, but need stuff available for everyday living. Wonderful ideas; thank you Laura.

[@stephanlottgen4944]

Wow! How crazy, that all the tools are compatible to all the holders. Awesome Video! Laura, you turn from no speech maker to such a great moderator! And your camera woman does a great job, too! Your are a good team and it seems to be that you learn much from each other. 👍 Thanks for sharing!

[@pollyb.4648]

I only found Laura when she bought Lise Lotte and only lately stumbled on older vids where she doesn't talk. I'm so glad she's changed styles! And gets better all the time!

[@bodhemon]

I loved this video so much. This is my favorite type of project also. I love when I find something, trash, or something that is left over from a job that I can find a way to use. EXCELLENT. Also, such a smooth catch. So many perfect catches where the pencil is already in writing position. amazing.

[@manuelafigueiredo7309]

And you having so much fun is the best part of all! Made me laugh !

[@fortierma64]

To answer your question Laura, yes I loved the video. It was nice and entertaining to see you so happy and giggling and just plain having fun being silly around the shop.

[@benjamingoossen]

Man I love this video 😂. I so relate to that gigly feeling when you create something that is so strange but also gives you so much happiness to use! Glad you aren't afraid to explore new types of videos or explore new ideas, these are gems!

[@alexanderzimmerman1271]

I like how much joy you get from trying to figure out if it is ridiculous or cool. Thanks for the ideas!

[@quentinlynch]

Honestly, I love that. I want exactly that cupholder!

[@eileenbrodie7686]

I am coming to this episode a year after you made it. Still, my comment is that I just know your friends designate you as the person they would most want along if stuck on a deserted island! I am honored that my friends think the same about me-yet they must understand the silly nature yet functional ability of all things coconut and palm-frond. Yes, silly is an attribute for inspiring and overcoming. Improvising is a higher art form, it is not just for jazz! Re-use, re-imagine, convert, conserve, turn things on their head, and have fun doing it! Thank you, Laura.

[@Pharto_Stinkus]

The tool-holder concept is one of the most brilliant things I have ever seen in my entire 50 years of being on this planet.

[@kaepsele0711]

Very inspirational. First of all you have fun! Second you are awake and really look at the thing as what it is and notice some details like the strong spring load. Third you have this drive of high curiosity and want to create something out of the box. A leading question and just trial and error. Just on the edge of what is possible and what makes sense. Fourth a BIG PLUS you even make this process entertaining!!! 😍😍🤗 Keep on going! I loved the video and love in general your ideas and builds.

[@DrKuebel]

Yoda : Do. Or do not. There is no try. Laura: There is no do not! Try!

[@kmwrites7456]

I think this is fantastic. Especially like the tool holder application. Also very nice that you emphasize the importance of creative ideas and just playing with them

[@michaeldowning6655]

if you replaced the seat belts with a ratchet strap you could have a quick release strap vice for keeping big pieces together like furniture.

[@markifi]

brilliant idea

[@motifartstudio]

Going past that seemingly silly result for the sake of coming up with something creative is exactly the secret of creativity. It's a thin line between being silly and ginius! Following this channel from the middle of the desert.

[@miriam4235]

I've seen those being used as garden gate locks. I've always thought that was kinda cool. 😄

[@willfreund3315]

I am super impressed with the consistency of the pencil launches. The weight is just right to get enough rotation and height in the air every time.

[@richevanscpa]

The point is don’t listen to your parents when they say, “You’ll shoot your eye out with that pencil!” 😂😂😂

[@Olli-mb9tt]

You are wrong - DO listen to your parents ! It is just funny until you did. Instead of the pen, you can weld a dagger-blade on the seatbelt-thing. - But a good idea for tool-fixing in your car/work-van etc.

[@DavidBeddard]

I couldn't stop myself instinctively shielding my eyes with my hand at that point (pun intended) 😅

[@deanwoodward8026]

Don't know how international the "Christmas Story" reference is... but yeah, I went there too.

[@tomanicodin]

The ideas are good, and they get better the more you tinker with the prototypes. I love how you flow from one concept to another!!!

[@nilsexplorer]

i think this is one of my favorite video yet! Please, more of that joyful tinkering!

[@VoidDragon82]

“Don’t stress yourself and don’t pressure yourself with having a good idea” I’m waaaaay ahead of you Laura, in my entire 42 years on this planet, I’ve never had a good idea; and I’m always stress free 👍🏾😂

[@RoamAndRipple]

I pulled out the extra seatbelts from my ambo conversion this week, and now I know what to do with the!!!

[@tarapiehl]

What I like most about your video is how it has made me feel like I should be giving myself permission to mess around for the fun of it. My studio can be a reflection of my mind and personality.♥️

[@laurakampf]

Yes! You have permission to mess around :)

[@Slugsie1]

With the hammer I reckon you should cut a slot in the end of the handle and pin the clip in. That way the clip doesn't get in the way when you want to hold the end of the handle. The pencil is supper silly, great job. Just don't impale yourself by accident.

[@ItsAsparageese]

I'm confused. Wouldn't setting the pin inside a slot mean that the handle wouldn't let the actual receiver part move over the pin? Or am I visualizing your concept incorrectly?

[@egbluesuede1220]

I laughed so much with you on this one, but seriously enjoyed the creative process. I love it when inspiration hits me and I put everything else aside to focus on something creative.

[@EdwardIglesias]

I love this idea so much, especially the "poke your eye out" pencil holder.

[@TheWoodFly]

Didn't the Joker do that in a Batman movie?

[@ritavalade7049]

Your command of colloquial English is amazing. .. almost amazing as your creativity and eye for design.

[@TrevorHigginsDustysqueak]

Eject-a-pencil had me rolling. Great video Laura!

[@NickToland]

As soon as you said tool holders , i though of my makita screwgun... awesome idea! The click sound of the tool locking in is so pleasing!

[@intercrossed]

"The semi-automatic pencil-dispenser"!! God, that was so gooood xD And really smooth when you caught it LOL. You should definitely make more things "dispense-able"

[@jackhume4532]

Good afternoon Laura, I have just watched this weeks video and I found it very interesting and the best one for me was the cup ho,deer in your multi car 🚙 because it’s logical and sensible and extremely practical for such a vehicle and also for the tools as well especially after you attached the hook 🪝 to the handle and also with the power tools too and until next time TaRa for a bit.

[@eNBeWe]

The eject-a-pencil would be fun with a hidden foot switch...

[@germanserrano3955]

Yeees, it would be so funny. I suggest to put it in a recess to get it out of the way too

[@BertBerg]

It's beautiful to see how this could teach people the basics of juggling! I really liked that video!!

[@TheMijman]

Well that thumbnail is enticing!

[@VincentGroenewold]

I love this and the message you send out, without failure or without experimenting, we don't get anywhere. Yet it's not what people think normally, they tend to keep things as usual (couldn't be more clear with the pandemic and everyone stating "let's get back to usual" without taking the thing we learned as new options).

[@enriquegarciacota3914]

The "Dispencil"

[@laurakampf]

Yes!!!!

[@heiditobin4341]

The coffee cup inside the truck is fabulous! What a great concept!

[@longdarkrideatnight]

It is all fun and games till someone loses an eye.

[@DeliveryMcGee]

Then it's a scavenger hunt!

[@Charlie_..]

... Mimimi...

[@ConnyNordlicht]

Good idea and at home you can hang it up wherever there's a nail or something similar. I once but some flexible ropes one by one to such a belt holder and with this I secured a lot of things: my basked after shopping food, my tools in a box , heavy big or little things that were in a sac and several chairs I had to transport in my car, too! That thing I had for over 25 years, through the ropes I slided a long rope to hold and secure things from 2 cm to 1,5 m around. To firm them with my seat belt without damaging it by the materials of the helped to hold my seat belt in best form. I made others for several friends of mine. Nowadays I secure my wheelchair in my car. These little things can make the difference. Be blessed!

[@foekie]

Thanks a lot for the video. It was very fun to watch. It is such a good video because it features you without a strict format and without a lot of sponsoring and stuff. Just you being yourself and laughing and fun. I would like to see more of these. Thanks

[@abk9314]

Love seeing your process and the whimsical but functional way your mind works!!

[@markusschlingel8287]

Deine Idee ist ganz und gar nicht komisch, sie ist einfach nur sau geil! Solch ein Halter gehört definitiv an jeden Arbeitsgürtel.

[@davehumphrey6431]

This was maybe the most fun episode ever! Your videos are one of the highlights of my Sunday morning routine here on the west coast of the U.S…and this was so exuberant. Thanks.

[@BigLousWorkshop]

I love all of your content… but this by far is my favorite video you’ve put out in a long long time… the pure joy you find through the creative process is infectious and inspiring!! Well done and would LOVE to see more like this!!

[@DeerheartStudioArts]

I just am giggling and chuckling over the things you made. Especially the pencil!🦌💌❤️🙏

[@manuelschubert3449]

Uuufff. Great Idea! You should have something like a tool belt or a vest with the "female" part of this system. then you can carry around all your tools

[@giuliogemino6407]

IMO It's the kind of latching useful at a working belt combined with powertools drill, screwdriver, hacksaw, Die grinder (of course battery sort of) not hammers or wrenches. Hammers, Wrenches, pliers, punches... Wherever tool have a lot of metal (Fe) and magnetic fields are not an issue... magnetic bars are the name of the game to profficiently hang it. Parkside's magnetic bars sold by LIDL cost little (around 3€) and definitely work great horizontal also as a 3 way shelf ( e.g. with sockets) or vertical whatever space allow to put it (e.g. inside a closet door).

[@dolphin64575]

I love Laura's absolute GLEE when these work

[@marcinsykut497]

Good thought process. Prototypes are never perfect but only way to do something new. Keep exploring. Thank you Laura !

[@Eurazba]

This was delightful! I love the silly nature of the holders and launching the pencil and how excited you were when something worked! 💕

[@AdityaPrakash-kt3rf]

Wow! Imagine so much one can do with something as simple as a belt buckle! As always fun to watch Laura have fun! I have another idea for the buckles. Imagine u r starting a project and u know what tools u wanna use. So u have the lock-things near your work table and u set up your tools for the project over there. I guess that would be interesting to have...

[@NirvanaWoodWorksbyJanie]

I've seen ppl use this very same "idea" for key storage. They hook it to their keys, and the female end, on the wall. I've seen them new used for gate locks too. Definitely some creative ideas out there. This would fall into storage category, like the keys

[@ingmarmaul4464]

Hi Laura, beautiful Idea, and also with that strength of the lock. Now I’m trying to figure out where to use in an CamperVan.

[@craigtanner6916]

Great video! We used to throw sharpened pencils up at the fibre tile ceiling to see who could get the most to stick…. The pencil “ dispenser”, would have been an awesome addition. Thanks for the enjoyable, thinking outside the box topic.

[@philippe5394]

Laura, I liked your video a little bit crazy, in any case very pleasant and joyful. I like your spontaneous creativity. And as Nathan said below, your joy is contagious!

[@judymason1862]

Great video. Love seeing your process but best of all is your wonderful, playful sense of humour! Carry on.

[@chrisvos2721]

Makes me think of the cars i have had in the past and the seat belt connectors. what a wonderful concept. I would buy it.

[@TheOSSIDOeCO]

I think this is one of the most amazing thing I saw in the last few months. That is a very interesting idea for storing stuff like power tools in boxes so they don't move around