We all have that one family member or friend that loves working around the house. “Puttering” as my Grandmother used to call it. These family members are usually men who get very excited over a new tool or gadget. If you have a do-it-yourselfer on your holiday shopping list, and aren’t sure what to buy them, consider the gift ideas listed here. These tool gifts are unique and functional, and a lot of fun to receive!
Expedition Tools Hydrokinetic Adjustable Wrench
Normally it’s pretty difficult to get excited over a wrench, but this is no ordinary wrench. Anyone that collects tools would be thrilled to receive the Hydrokinetic Adjustable Wrench from Expedition Tools. This one wrench will replace every single wrench that is cluttering the toolbox, and changing sizes is effortless. In fact, this tool is so innovate, Popular Science Magazine listed it as “One of the 12 must have products of 2009”. Here’s how this very cool tool works:
Located in the center of the Hydrokinetic Adjustable Wrench is a liquid core. This innovative center allows the wrench to be adjusted into 23 different sizes, both metric and standard. No batteries or charging of batteries necessary. Just grab your wrench and start working. The slender design of this product makes it easy to grasp, and fit into most any space. Available under $ 20!
Craftsmen Project Calculator
The Craftsmen Project Calculator is fun and easy to use, and one of the best tool gifts for men that are into home improvement. This tool gift that is sold for under $25, and it will be a helpful in figuring how much materials will be needed to complete every project. Here’s how it works:
Let’s say you need to know how much lumber will be needed to build a deck on the back of your home. Just enter your measurements in feet, inches, yards, or even square footage and your calculations will be processed accordingly. With this tool you can figure quantities for paint, tile, wallpaper, lumber, tile, fencing, and more. Just push the button for the material you want to figure, follow the prompts, and the Craftsmen Project Calculator does the rest.
Bucket Box 56-Pocket Tool Organizer The Bucket Boss takes the concept behind a tool box and makes it better. By featuring the tools in an easy-to-see manner, everything is kept accessible and organized. By using a tool bucket instead of a tool box, you’ll have more room to store all your tools. Exterior and interior pouches and pockets help keep things organized, and your tools are all left open and exposed so you can quickly grab the tool you need. The Bucket Boss comes with a total of 56 pockets, an elastic strap for long tools, and a padded drill holster. Although this looks like it would be heavy to carry, it actually only weighs about 2 ½ lbs.
Made of heavy-duty polyester, even the sharpest tools won’t puncture the Bucket Boss. The best part is the price! For less than $25, you can keep all your tools at arms reach.
Zircon Ultrasonic Measure with Laser Targeting
This is one of the coolest tool gifts yet! With the Zircon Ultrasonic Measuring device, you’ll be walking around the house, searching for new things to measure. This is one of those kind of gadgets that people get excited to receive. It works by using ultrasonic technology to measure distances of up to fifty feet.
Instead of having to pull out a measuring tape, and work awkwardly to hold one end in place while you measure the length of a wall, window, or door, now you can just point and click and get an accurate measurement in seconds. It measures in inches, feet, and metric units. You can even switch between inches and feet while measuring. This is a great tool gift for men and women alike!
Black & Decker Cordless Power Scissors
At first glance, you may think, “Who the heck needs power scissors?” Well let me tell you, after using these myself I have to say….these things are AMAZING! Absolutely AMAZING! And they’re not just for home improvement projects either. The Black & Decker Cordless Power Scissors will be something that you’ll find yourself pulling out and using all the time. They make a great gift idea for just about anyone. Best of all, they are available for under $20. No batteries required!
Some of the things you’ll be able to do with the Black & Decker Cordless Power Scissors include:
Open those darn Christmas toys! – Finally, you’ll be able to get into your children’s new toys! (Why do they seal them up the way they do? You have to be a rocket scientist to get into those packages)
Home improvement projects – Cut vinyl tile, electrical wiring, tarps, plastic, cardboard, and more.
Everyday use – Easily slice through wrapping paper, scrapbook supplies, paper, coupons, craft supplies, and so much more.
This is an especially good gift idea for the elderly or those that suffer with arthritis. Cutting with scissors can be difficult, and painful, but with the Black & Decker Cordless Power Scissors…it’s effortless. If you know someone that has difficulty using their hands, this gift is the perfect idea for them.
