Tractor Supply, the largest U.S. rural lifestyle retailer with over 85 years of history and 2,463 stores, offers several lesser-known gadgets including the Grip-On LED Illuminated Magnifier ($9.99), Johnson Level Digital Angle Locator ($59.99), and Johnson Torpedo Laser Level ($28.99), each designed for precision work in woodworking, home renovation, and installation tasks.
A woodworker built a sturdy folding stepladder from hardwood fence timber, inspired by Karl Malmvall's design but frustrated by flimsy commercial examples costing over A$1,000. Using CAD modeling, a track saw, router, and 3D-printed templates, they completed the project over several weeks in a small apartment workshop, creating a sturdier alternative for about A$70 in materials.