#ergonomics
159 episodes
#5587: 10 Jobs That Break the Human Body, Ranked
A desk worker burns 2 METs. A wildland firefighter burns 6,000 calories a day. We rank the ten most physically gruelling jobs on Earth.
#5518: Task-Based Organization: What ER Carts Teach Home Workshops
Daniel's 64-tray parts box mirrors urgent care triage. The medical literature on task-based package organization has real numbers — and real disagr...
#5513: Why Phone Mounts Fail (And What Doesn't)
Suction cups, vent clips, and magnets all fail at the same point. Here's what heavy-duty mounting actually looks like.
#5372: 10 Power Tools, Ranked by What to Buy First
A purchasing sequence, not a wish list: the 10 power tools a homeowner should own, in the order you should actually buy them.
#5371: Corded vs Cordless Jigsaws: What Actually Matters
Amps and SPM are the least predictive specs on the box. Here's what actually determines whether a jigsaw cuts square.
#5365: Padded Tool Belts: Do They Actually Carry More?
Padded belts don't raise your weight ceiling — they move the load onto your hip bones. Here's what the brands actually rate.
#5362: Building a Workbench Superstructure From T-Slot
T-slot, welded steel, or strut channel? How to build a vertical frame that carries monitors, shelves, and lights off your desktop.
#5361: Choosing a Foldable Workbench for a Tiny Jerusalem Apartment
What actually matters when your workbench has to fold into a closet — and why plastic tables fail at the joints, not the top.
#5329: One Box of VESA Mounts, Three Wrong Assumptions
Daniel's box of orphaned VESA mounts raises three questions — and the answers all point away from welding.
#5320: Where Does Micro-Engraving Actually Begin?
The naked eye's real resolution limit isn't what textbooks say — and it changes everything about micro-engraving and micro-soldering.
#5268: 10 Absurd Power Tools That Actually Got Made
A motorized leaf pruner, a chainsaw bayonet, and the Suck Kut — ten power tools that solve problems nobody had.
#5216: When Modular Storage Meets Tall, Narrow Objects
Euroboxes and Dolavs have a gap: nothing between 45cm and pallet-sized fits a light stand, tripod, or broom. Here's what actually works.
#5110: Carabiner Load Ratings: What Can They Really Hold?
Carabiners are stronger than you think—but the real risk isn't the hook breaking. We break down load ratings, gate design, and trust.
#5091: Hex vs Round Shank: When Drill Bit Footprints Fail
Why small hex bits snap, big reduced shanks twist, and what actually works for precision drilling.
#5080: SKÅDIS vs Industrial Pegboard: IKEA's Clever Lock-In
IKEA broke the pegboard standard. Here's why that's both frustrating and brilliant.
#5034: Moving Heavy Boxes Off High Shelves, Safely
Warehouse pros never lift above shoulder height. Here’s how to apply that rule to your tall home shelving.
#5022: Choosing a Real Industrial Vacuum for Your Home
How to verify true commercial grade, pick the right size, and avoid the wet-dry trap when buying a vacuum for your house.
#5021: Shop Vac vs Vacuum: The Port Is Everything
Why the port matters more than peak horsepower, and how to navigate the adapter maze.
#5003: The Wearable Parts Drawer That Doesn't Exist
Can you wear a 10-compartment parts box on your belt? We searched. It doesn't exist. Here's what does.
#4965: The $115 Desk Studio That Beats Pop-Up Boxes
Pop-up boxes sag, card systems cost $45 for cardboard. The desk-mounted alternative works better for less.
#4903: Can You Really Sew Your Own Shorts?
What it actually takes — in time, money, and skill — to make a pair of shorts from scratch.
#4897: Traveling with a Toddler: The Bag Weight Problem
Daniel's broken luggage scale, the physics of airport fatigue, and how to stop fighting your own luggage.
#4870: Crossbody vs Waist Pack: Travel Security Without the Tourist Look
Why pockets fail, and how to carry your passport securely without looking like a tourist.
#4854: The Admin Pouch: Your Pocket Transplant
Why a zippered pouch on your belt might solve the ADHD tax of losing things from pockets.