These clever and impressive renders show tools that are entirely made of their respective parts and cohorts. We see power drills made of bits and drywall anchors. We see a hammer made entirely of tacks and nails.

We think it’s a really fascinating concept to imagine a tool made out of its respective kit of parts, and this series is expertly rendered, down to the texture of nails, and scratches on the nuts and bolts. Created by Luis de la Barrera-Montenegro.  Via Abduzeedo:

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