$714,270 raised out of $15,000
Overview
Platform
Indiegogo
Backers
5,726
Start date
Feb 11, 2019
Close date
Apr 13, 2019
Concept

Our advanced UNION™ design and breakthrough OMNILOCK™ wrench let you CARRY MORE CAPABILITY everyday.

Story

WE HAVE STARTED SHIPPING TOOLS! THERE IS STILL TIME TO RESERVE YOUR PLACE IN LINE FOR 2021 DELIVERY. THANKS TO ALL OUR CURRENT BACKERS FOR HELPING REACH THIS IMPORTANT MILESTONE!

 

 

OMNILOCK™ Wrench

Patent Pending

The ideal pocket wrench letting you handle a range of sizes easily and quickly.

-Self adjusting

-Ratcheting

 -1/4-3/4″

-Standard and metric

-Easy to use

-Grips tight

 

 

UNION™ Architecture

Unfold to full wrench length or separate easily at the hinge, leaving tools in each hand.

 

Join

-Full length OMNILOCK™

-Full size screwdriver

-T-handle driver

-Full grip knife

-Locking, pistol grip saws

-Joined and folded, it is 5.1″x1.77″x1.1″

 

 

Separate

 

  The OMNILOCK™  Wrench

-Screwdriver

-Right angle driver

-Leverage extension for the wrench

-Pocket clip for easy carry

-Easy use bit extender clip

–6.2oz and 5.35″x1.77″x0.5″

 

The UNION™ Pliers

-Sprung combo heads

-Four bits on board

-T-handle driver

-Screwdriver

-Locking metal and wood saws

-Locking file/awl

-3.125″ locking, one hand, D2  blade, slim grip

-Pocket clip, slim and comfortable in back pockets.

-8.4oz and 4.8″x1.77″x0.6″

The Knife

-One hand operation

-Locking

-Full size blade, 3.125″

-Heat treated D2 steel

-Accessible and usable joined or separated

-Slim and  full grip configurations

Nice things people are saying:

“However, I’m now convinced that we’ve reached what I call “peak multitool”, and there’s no getting better or moving forward from here.”-Sarang Sheth, Yanko Design

“Some multitools focus on doing a few things right, while others aim to be more a Jack of all trades. The modular Toler Union is the latter on steroids…”-Nick Lavars, New Atlas

“Talking with Michael from Toler Tools he really pointed out a lot of features that would be super useful…what’s a mechanical engineer left to do but invest a few years of time, lots of savings and build it right!”-Jay Amstutz, COPTOOL

“The OMNILOCK wrench can grab ¼- to ¾-inch bolts, and the UNION’s bit extender lets users fold the multitool out and lay down power.”-Gear Junkie

“The Toler Union may not be the most compact of multitools, but it gives you several full-size tools and better leverage while still remaining pocketable.”-The Awesomer

“Equipped with a self-adjusting wrench, the thing can grip tightly onto different sizes of nuts and bolts automatically, allowing it to simplify your loosening and tightening tasks…it also happens to be a full-fledged multi-tool that you can use for a whole host of other tasks, making it a potential replacement for your everyday multi-tool.”-Coolthings.com

“…that wrench design is super cool.”-Reddit user

“…what really caught my eye is the inventiveness of it.”-Reddit user

Our story:

My wife was running her food truck, The Coop, while I was finishing my degree in mechanical engineering. I had to go and fix things for her regularly, so I began to carry more tools on me, trying to make quick fixes and get back to studying. One day, under the counter working on a leak, frustrated with the nut and bolt prowess of the multi-tool I always carried, the idea for the Omnilock™ began to take shape in my head. I decided to try and design my dream multi-tool, one that could take advantage of the new wrench design to the fullest. I’m very happy with the results, and I’ve not carried another tool since the first UNION™ prototypes were built.

Help us unleash the world’s most capable multi-tool.

We’ve been working behind the scenes. Making deals and promoting the brand. We are so close to production, but need a little help. That’s where you come in. Pledge to be one of the first in the world to carry more capability in the pocket than ever before. We’ll fire up the line and deliver this unprecedented tool to your door.

Where are we?

We’re aiming to set the new world standard in multi-tools, so we’re leaving nothing to chance. Third iteration samples are in hand and they are very close to production ready.

Where have we been?

From the first acrylic wrench prototypes laser cut at the Columbus Idea Foundry to the fully functioning units we have now, we have been cruising towards a new era of multi-tools.

Where are we going?

The UNION™ is a family of tools. More modules and accessories are in the works to extend your carry options. You’ll pair two halves for the day you expect. Headed to the woods, the workplace, a weekend motorcycle getaway, or a night on the town? Carry the tools you need and none you don’t. 

When are we shipping?

March 2020 (The December 2019 ship date is SOLD OUT)

I will give “go” on the first run soon.  At that point tooling will be made, a small trial batch produced to verify tooling, then full production. This is to insure the first run of tools is not plagued with any first batch gremlins. Rest assured, you’ll be one of the first in the world to carry the awesome capability the UNION has to offer.

Risks & Challenges

I’m calling on my experience as an engineering manager delivering product to big box retail to aid me in staffing and establishing supply chains to carry me through and past the Indiegogo campaign.

The tool has been developed with an eye to manufacture and a back and forth dialogue with potential suppliers. My suppliers are eager to please and I have no reason to doubt we will achieve this goal.
As in any business, there is risk, but there are few unknowns to me in the process. I intend to launch more tools in the line, and I hope to win you as a customer for life with how you are treated as a customer today. I will bring all my energy and experience to bear to do so.

Other Ways You Can Help

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