He has several types of big saws, and all the little power tools-drills, dremels (sp?), power sanders and the like. He is good at woodworking, but I don't think he has many woodworking type tools. Any guy or girl out there who enjoys working with tools, what tools are you glad you own, or what tools are on your wish list??
Thanks!
2007-12-04 01:41:32 · 25 answers · asked by WhiteDove 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Just an opinion; but as a male; especially one who enjoys tools; I have a suggestion.
To really make it a more personal experience, and one both of you can share in; why not determine an amount you can spend; and spend the time being with him in some store that sells tools; as he picks and chooses what he might most want.
Go out to lunch after, and enjoy sharing the time, and the smile on his face as he thanks you and hugs the tool (LOL) teasing.
Steven Wolf
2007-12-04 02:08:52 · answer #1 · answered by DIY Doc 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2014-09-26 10:06:31 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-23 22:00:48 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello,
I am an avid woodworker and from the list of tools you mentioned it looks as if your husband likes power tools.
If he really likes woodworking you can't get the same results with power tools that you can with hand tools.
One tool that is sort of more for collecting then using, even though I do use mine is a Stanley No. 45 planer.
They were originally made in the late 1800's to make mouldings. The tools can now be found on eBay and usually need a little help getting them back to 100%
The good thing is if he likes hand tools and he likes to fix things, you may have the perfect gift!
Just one thing to keep in mind, unless your husband is good with working metal, make sure you get the No.45 with all of the moulding attachments (blades), without them and without metal working experience the tool is useless!
If he knows how to work with meal he can make his own moulding blades.
To give you an idea of prices to look for, one that is in bad shape will run you about $20 and one that is almost perfect may run you about $100+.
The whole plane itself has 80+ parts but the main parts are the planer, the guide assembly and the blades.
I hope this helps.
Happy Holidays
2007-12-04 03:07:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-01-20 14:00:09 · answer #6 · answered by Nita 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A good book or video is always very useful.
If he has woodworking books or videos, look through these and pick out something that would never make or challenge him and you would like in the house.
Either get a set of plans of the piece (if he uses them) and a gift voucher for the wood and a challenge for him to have it by a certain date(i.e. your birthday) This way you both can enjoy the finished product.
2007-12-04 08:15:57 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-01-17 17:48:26 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-01-21 04:44:35 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ahhh. the perfect question!
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my favorite gift so far, by the way? the accutrac laser measuring tool. it'll measure a distance up to 150 feet away to w/in 3/16 inch accuracy using a laser beam. i believe its on sale for around $80.
second favorite - digital level with laser pointer. only $25, looks cool uses a cool green digital read out that turns over if you flip it upside down and beeps whenever you hit perfect level, or 45 degrees, so u don't have to look at it to tell when your spot on.
2007-12-04 15:33:20 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋