Tech Reviews and DIY Builds by Zack Nelson

Zack Nelson is a Utah-based YouTube creator best known for his channel JerryRigEverything, which has more than 8 million subscribers. Nelson produces durability tests, teardowns, and engineering builds for smartphones, electric vehicles, and mobility aids. His channel is recognized for the “scratch, burn, bend” durability test format that has influenced consumer perceptions of device quality. Nelson has showcased several blockchain-related gadgets, including crypto hardware wallets and mining rig builds, appealing to viewers at the intersection of technology and digital assets.

Before YouTube fame, Nelson studied mechanical engineering and developed a passion for DIY repairs and functional design. He gained wider attention for custom off-road wheelchair builds, partnering with adaptive athletes to improve mobility technology. Nelson also founded Not a Wheelchair, a company producing affordable off-road mobility vehicles. His hands-on engineering approach and willingness to test new hardware have made him a trusted voice for transparency in product performance. Nelson’s mix of entertainment, education, and social impact projects has expanded his influence far beyond consumer tech reviews.