Andy Block

R&D Engineer, Fiskars
Madison, WI, USA

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  • "I have had one for two years.  Is it 8-in-one? Meh.  I have used it (with bungee cords) to move heavy plant pots, as a dolly, to distribute probably more than 50 yards of mulch, compost or cut sod, and tried to use it in a few other cases.  Like: While the tub is much smaller than a typical wheelbarrow, it is just the right size tub where a wheelbarrow's single wheel would leave nasty ruts, and it stores nicely in the dolly position.  Dislike:  The dolly foot joint gets clogged with debris making it hard to flip out, and the arm that flips out for hauling boulders wiggles making an annoying sound - solved by leaving the bungee cord on it.  Conclusion: While it has a few other features that most might not ever use, it is a great small tub wheelbarrow that can be converted to a hand-truck, and works well enough in both cases for most uses.  It is not likely a good replacement for a yard cart to haul wood or large tub wheelbarrow for large amounts of light stuff. "
    on: A Smarter Design for a Wheelbarrow: The Multifunctional Worx Aerocart
  • "I agree with Mr DiTullo, and would add the "engineers cannot design, and designers cannot engineer" trope is lazy and tired.  I see more of an inexperienced team (both engineering and industrial design).  In the age of Kickstarter and Indiegogo the project's level of polish seems to be enough to launch...for better or for worse.I would also add it appears that there were a few other priorities or early decisions that really hindered their ability to execute a better design. They designed around the use of low-end 3d printers and off-shelf components and hardware. This can be very limiting, yet they built an affordable option to "compete" against a $9k product. "
    on: Here's What Happens When You Let the Engineers Do Everything
  • "Didn't you guys give an award to Zume Pizza a while back?  Last I checked, they were quite a few steps ahead of bolting robots on the back of a truck.  I guess it is, not the first time that a company has put a truckload of time and money into a PR project for a trade show."
    on: Toyota Develops Full-Size Pickup Truck That Delivers, and Makes, Pizza in Transit
  • "Love the idea, just as long as you flip your hat backwards when you are doing something that will throw debris towards your face.  Murphy's law suggests that it will bounce off your mask, hit the underside of your hat bill, and fall behind the top edge of your safety glasses.  My eyebrows and eyelashes are much less dusty when I remember to do this when routing, sanding, grinding."
    on: How to Prototype Your Own Custom-Fit Dust Mask With Integrated Eye Protection
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