Brad's Christmas Gift Guide
Great Christmas Tool Gifts
Guys really don’t want ties… they do want tools and gadgets. Throughout the year, I try out new products. Some are a better design to a tried and true tool. Others are new, quite inventive tools. But, in the end, I always think that a tool that makes a job simpler is the most appreciated. Here are a few you might want to consider giving the “guy” on your list.DeWalt Folding Utility Knife: Great low-cost utility knife that comes in handy for a variety of tasks.Around $10 (DeWalt Knife at Amazon.com)More info on the knife at DeWalt.com.
Coast Headlight FlashlightA no-hands solution to working in dark places.There are two versions of the light. Around $25 - $50. The focusing version is available at Amazon.com for $44. The non-foscusing version at Amazon.com. For more information, go to coastportland.com.
Portasol Butane Heat Tool: Great for everything from wood-burning to soldering wires, and it’s cordless!Around $57 (Buy the Heat Tool on Amazon.com)
DeWalt 5-in-1 Hack Saw:A saw that converts into several configurations to make any job easier.Around $23 (Buy the Hack Saw at Amazon.com). For more information on the hack saw, visit DeWalt.com.
Stanley Socket & Tool Kit:All the tools you’ll need for just about any job in one convenient carrying case. These come in various price ranges based on the number of tools in the set and materials the tools are made with.I found a good one at Costco for around $60. There is also a 123 piece Chrome Vanadium set at Amazon.com for around $55. And a 99 piece Black Chrome Etched set for just under $100 on Amazon.com. For more information about Stanley Hand Tools and the various sets available, go to www.stanleytools.com.
SKIL Multi-Tasker Oscillating Saw:You don’t know how handy these are until you use one. Great for a number of tasks around the shop and house.Around $80. Buy the Multi-Tool at Amazon.com.
Swanson Lighted Level: Convenient and a great gift for the tool-guy who has everything. Around $46. Click here to buy the level on Amazon.com. For more information about this and other levels, visit swansontoolco.com.
Editor's Note:
Okay, so that's the end of Brad's gift list, but as one of the writers for Toolskool, I have my own addition that I think Brad left off of his list... He's too modest to toot his own horn, so I'll toot it for him...
The last gift selection that I suggest is this:
Book: Spend-A-Little, Save-A-Lot Home Improvements Author: Brad Staggs: This book is a very handy book for anyone who lives in a home, whether you own it or rent it. It's chock-full of information that anyone REALLY can do. And the projects in the book, for the most part, are inexpensive, and will end up saving money on utility bills. From insulating pipes, to keeping air from flowing in behind your outlet covers and switch plates, this book is a manual of how to keep up with the little projects in your home.
If your guy is one of those Old-School people (like me, especially with how-to books) who likes to have the actual book in his hand, you can order a signed copy by clicking the link above.
If your guy likes to read his books on an e-reader, or on his Ipad, then you can order the Kindle version for $9.99.