To follow on from our Father’s Day gift guide I am sharing some great products from TEC Accessories, their reviews and a chance to get your hot little hands on them. Not every dad is a socks and jocks type of guy and as much as they may put on the big smile when they are handed the pencil tin covered in paddle pop sticks they would often prefer something a bit more manly and practical. TEC Accessories have you (and your dad) covered.

TEC Accessories

Glow fob

The first draw card to the TEC Accessories Glow Fob is that it glows! Who doesn’t love stuff that glows in the dark? This deep seeded obsession interest began when I was a child. Every time we went to a show, a fair or a rodeo, if they had glow sticks I absolutely had to have one. The simple joy of having a bright coloured light to wave around provided hours of endless entertainment. The TEC-S3 does exactly that (minus me spinning in circles trying to make words with the glow aura). While it is only small; the sleek and stylish Glow Fob is perfect for every dad whether he is the adventure man, camper, office worker, policeman or a plumber, farmer, writer, etc. It glows, it’s fun, it’s unique ~ what else needs to be said? 

Built with exceptional craftsman ship and made from stainless steel it puts out a satisfactory glow that can last for up to 12 hours. For the adventurers out there the glow pellet can be removed via a O ring at the bottom and replaced with a make your own kit if you want to use Tritium. The glow reminds me of a radioactive glow (like in The Simpsons) and it’s almost certain to be zombie proof for the preppers out there. The glow fob can be added to anything that you may need to find in the dark like car keys, torch/flashlight, fishing gear or even putting on kids jackets when camping. As you can see in the picture above the brightness and glow intensity is nothing to be disappointed about.

The only down side is it needs to be charged in light with sun light giving the best results. So if you can store the fob near some form of light during the day there is no down side. There are a few different options available: $18 aluminium, $23 stainless steel and $36 for titanium.

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Centipede ruler

The Centipede ruler is Titanium and Titanium is awesome!!! Its 8cm of effortless measuring. I cannot count the amount of times I’ve measured something against my finger and tried to remember roughly the length of what I needed. I thought how often could I possibly use an 8cm ruler and the answer is simply a lot more than I ever would of imagined. Now that I have it hanging with my keys it takes away my more often than not wrong guess work. Did I mention it’s made from Titanium? Measuring in at 87mm long and 4mm wide; there are reference points at every 2mm and each cm making it uncomplicated to use. It has a strong and solid feel and like everything TEC Accessories its top shelf quality. The Centipede ruler is also available in imperial measurements (known as the Inch Worm) if you or more importantly dad like to kick it old school. At a mere $21 you absolutely need one of these cool bits of gear.

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P-7 suspension clip        

This is a small clip at only 4cm (yes I measured it with my centipede) and it does exactly what it was intended for. It holds your keys or whatever you decide to hang from it tightly to your pocket allowing them to nicely hang and know they’re not going to stab in to your leg when you sit down. I have also found it exceptionally great to locate my keys from the Pandora’s box my wife calls a hand bag on the occasions I ask her to look after them for me. It’s a great addition to your favourite key ring thanks to it’s minimalist design. The P-7 Suspension clip is made of spring tempered stainless steel so you can trust it will hold its shape and be reliable for years to come. The quality is as usual, excellent. $12 for one or a twin pack for $20.

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Python clip

Crafted with polished stainless steel with 3 speed holes gives it a smooth quality look. They are small  and very easy to use clips. Consisting of a strong spring gate that has a good amount of resistance and is wide enough for my fat fingers to simply attach and detach from my key ring. The spring gate sits snugly in a guard making it impossible for anything to unintentionally slide underneath it and be lost. The Python Clip can be used for almost anything that you can think of;  I use these for a small pocket knife which I obviously can’t leave on my keys at all times and on a usb so I don’t have to have my keys hanging from my computer every time I need to use it. They say small things amuse small minds ~ say what you will because I absolutely love them! You can purchase them for $5.25 ea or $5 ea if you buy 3 or more.

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Split ring kit

The Split Ring Kit gives you 3 or 4 of the most popular sizes (depending which kit you choose) of split rings for adding accessories to your keyring. With the sizes ranging from small rings to tiny ones, these kits will give you endless combinations to add anything you can think of to your keys whilst keeping a nice proportional tidy look. They are a great quality and thickness for their size and have good metal memory to spring back to their original shape once spread and added to whatever you need. Retailing for only $3 they are an absolute bargain!

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Snap ring pliers

Initially I didn’t think I would need these snap ring pliers but once you realise how awesomely small some of the split rings are they are a must have. If you’ve ever tried to put a tiny split ring on anything you will know how frustrating it can be and not to mention the longer and wider you have it spread open the sloppier the end product looks, no one wants a split ring that is bent out of shape hanging from their keys. Realistically at only $3 its money well spent even if you only use it once.

They are well made quality pliers with a simple design. The wedge on one side makes it easy to spread split rings open and grip them enough to start twisting the ring on to anything your heart desires.

TEC Accessories provide great quality, service you can rely on and they ship world wide so everyone can enjoy their products.

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Father’s day is making its way back around again (seriously where has this year gone?) and sometimes a little inspiration for dads gifts can not come quick enough. Every dad is different which means the standard socks and jocks or #1 Dad key ring / mug won’t be every dads cup of tea so you may be in search of something a little unique and more to his tastes. In the Father’s Day gift guide 2014 below you will find a range of products in a variety of price ranges that will have your dad, husband and/or grandpa jumping out of his seat (maybe help grandpa up so he doesn’t get hurt).

Father’s Day Gift Guide 2014

Under $20

Pelican Clip

Perfect for the dad who wants his keys to be organised and loves a minimalist approach. The Pelican Clip is available in solid steel or brass making it solid, reliable and yet maintain a stylish and sleek appearance. Being only just larger than a standard key it is easy to manoeuvre with one hand and can securely clip to pockets, belt loops, etc. thanks to it’s genius design. RRP Steel: $11 ~ Brass: $16 (USD) from H.L.Human.

Mr Men Mugs

Is your dad/grandpa a coffee or tea lover? Well needless to say he will need a Mr Men Mug. If he is grumpy, strong, clumsy, lazy or messy? There is a mug for him! RRP $14.90 from Yellow Octopus.

P-7 Suspension Clip

This handy clip safely and securely attaches your every day carry items without fear of them being lost or damaged. At only 4cm this is a simple design that is effective in use. RRP $12.00 (twin pack $20.00) from Tec Accessories.  

$20 – $50

Centipede Ruler

What dad wouldn’t want 8cm of effortless measuring titanium that he carry everywhere on his keys? You never know when he will need to measure something and if he doesn’t have one of these bad boys his guess work could calculate it wrong. The Centipede RRP $21.00 from Tec Accessories.

TEC-S3 Glow Fob

The Glow Fob is perfect for every dad whether he is the adventure man, camper, office worker, policeman, etc. It glows, it’s fun, it’s unique ~ what else needs to be said? It glows for up to 12 hours and charges on sunlight in addition to the stainless steel housing giving it a sleek appearance. RRP $18 (aluminium), $23 (stainless steel – as seen in pic) and $36 (titanium) from Tec Accessories.

Yurbuds

If your dad is the active dad who loves listening to music while keeping fit than these Yurbuds will be the perfect present. Developed by athletes these sport earphones will never hurt, never fall out and are sweat and water resistant. Available from Harvey Norman and Myer, or online from yurbuds.com.au for $45.00.

KWR-G5 

This metric gadget will have dad grinning from ear to ear. It has so many handy features in one small contraption. Features include: 6 wrench cut-outs 16mm, 14mm, 13mm, 12mm, 10mm & 8mm, a bottle opener mouth, 2cm ruler for quick reference, a standard flat point tip for screwing/prying and a 1/4″ hole for allens/hex/drivers. What more could dad want? This is available from Pocket Tool Works for $45.00 USD.

Lightning Auto Care

Car loving dad? This car care pack will have him and his car gleaming. Featuring: 250ml Brite Lightning Metal Polish keeps your chrome and metal in perfect condition, a 500ml Tuff cleaner and degreaser for fabric, carpet, vinyl and upholstery. The 500ml Leather Life Rejuvenating Oil is ideal for restoring old, dried or cracked leather and a 500gm Jell Hand Cleaner with lanolin is perfect for general grease, oil and paint. To keeps his skin protected before and after working in the work shop he will also need a 125ml Barrier Cream. RRP $50.00 from www.lightningcleans.com.au.

$50 – $100

Tap King

Do you have a beer connoisseur dad? Or maybe he just likes a nice cold one after mowing the lawn? The Tap King is for him. You can purchase the dispenser unit and refills so you he can change it up, try new beers or just have some as back up. Please drink responsibly! RRP Dispenser $32.99 and the refills start from $18.99. These can be purchased here.

$100+

Bolt Pen

Calling stationary addict dads and grandpas! This is a machined bolt-actioned pen that features a stainless steel clip and hardware. Designed to be fun this bolt pen is extremely durable and machined from solid copper, not to mention it looks awesome!! RRP $105 from Karas Kustoms.

Dog Tag Comb Necklace

This gorgeous antique bronze dog tag comb necklace is perfect for the bearded dad that likes to keep himself groomed and stylish. The comb is practical, great quality and is built to last while maintaining a sleek appearance. It can be purchased from Beard Buddy for RRP $110.00.

I hope you found something exciting for your dad above. What was your favourite?

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