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Andrè Woolery is no “Mr. Fix It.” When it comes to doing odd jobs at home, Woolery admits to having a clumsy nature. But it was his fumbling fingers that led the 34-year-old to discover a different side of himself—latent inventor.

In 2005, Woolery created a magnetic wristband to hold small nails, screws, drill bits, and even smaller tools such as mini wrenches. Made out of Velcro and nylon, the adjustable wristband is embedded with strong but small magnets, allowing handymen to keep essential tools close while working.

“I’m awkward when it comes to fixing things around a house,” says Woolery, who was a software engineer turned restaurateur turned inventor. “I thought this would be a clever way to keep everything easy to access.”


This article is found in the November 2010 issue.


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