Abstract: An apparatus and method for forming a workpiece to a desired, non-planar configuration are provided. At least one friction stir forming tool, having a shoulder and a pin, is used to urge the workpiece to the desired configuration and friction stir form the workpiece. The forming tool can urge the workpiece against a contour surface of a die or a shoulder that is opposite the structural member from the tool. Thus, the forming tool plasticizes a portion of the workpiece and urges the workpiece to the desired configuration. In addition, the material properties of the workpiece can be improved by the friction stir processing.

Abstract: A reflective napkin that has a reflective layer such as a Mylar material and a underlying layer of an absorbent material. This product can be used when a mirror is not handy or convenient and a person needs to see their reflection. The mirrored part can be all of one side or a portion of one side. The absorbent part can be all of one side or a portion of one side. Mir wipes can be a disposable type of napkin and be pliable (able to bend or fold) in nature.

Abstract: A cross bar is provided with a pair of plug cutting tubes one at each end thereof and being edge sharpened at the lower edge. Plug release cut away portions are formed in the tubes spaced above the lower ends. The cross bar is secured to the underside of the shoes or boots against the heel step with each tube being situated slightly outboard of the sides of the soles. Walking on lawns or the like causes the plug tubes to cut cylindrical plugs from the lawn which are expelled upwardly and outwardly through the plug release cut away portions.