Gift Ideas for a Woodworker (Part 1)
So I'm a little bit late to help you with this year's Christmas shopping. Sorry. I'm going to keep this post short and sweet, but trust me: I would be glad to receive anything on this list, even if I already have it ;)
As gift giving occasions prompt me, I expect I'll create new installments. In the interest of full disclosure: if you follow a link to Amazon and purchase something while you are there, a little bit of your purchase helps keep this Web site up and running. All other link destinations are purely informational, so you can see what I'm talking about.
So without further ado: a (very) few gift ideas for you to mull over.
Veritas Ruler Stop
This is a nifty little gadget for under $15. This makes almost any metal ruler more useful, and will be appreciated by hand tool and power tool users alike.
Bosch Colt Router
A nice little palm-sized router that has been well reviewed by both Fine Woodworking and Popular Woodworking magazines. Flexible in ways that a larger router cannot be.
The Toolbox Book
The stuff of dreams for most woodworkers: a book that inspires making something for themselves and gives them a glimpse into the lives and shops of other woodworkers. I've browsed this one for hours.
Incra Miter Gauge
Alright, this is something I can't use right now because I don't have room for the power tools it goes with. But I've used one of these at my brother-in-law's shop. It is a great aid for keeping precise cuts on the table saw. Awesome.
Rikon Mini Lathe
This is a great value in a mini lathe: it has all metal parts (an important feature for the knobs that get torqued every time the machine gets used) and many features usually only available on full-sized lathes. Especially great for folks with a small shop that might not be able to dedicate lathe space.
SawStop Tablesaw
Okay, this is expensive. But can you adequately value the gift of fingers? A friend of mine lost several fingers to his table saw, and this would have saved him the trouble. An awesome safety advance that should be standard on all table saws (but isn't). But remember: most injuries on a table saw are caused by kickback. This saw also has an innovative anti-kickback knife that sits closer to the blade than any other I've seen.
That's it for this installment. Keep safe, and do good work.
As gift giving occasions prompt me, I expect I'll create new installments. In the interest of full disclosure: if you follow a link to Amazon and purchase something while you are there, a little bit of your purchase helps keep this Web site up and running. All other link destinations are purely informational, so you can see what I'm talking about.
So without further ado: a (very) few gift ideas for you to mull over.
Veritas Ruler Stop
This is a nifty little gadget for under $15. This makes almost any metal ruler more useful, and will be appreciated by hand tool and power tool users alike.
Bosch Colt Router
A nice little palm-sized router that has been well reviewed by both Fine Woodworking and Popular Woodworking magazines. Flexible in ways that a larger router cannot be.
The Toolbox Book
The stuff of dreams for most woodworkers: a book that inspires making something for themselves and gives them a glimpse into the lives and shops of other woodworkers. I've browsed this one for hours.
Incra Miter Gauge
Alright, this is something I can't use right now because I don't have room for the power tools it goes with. But I've used one of these at my brother-in-law's shop. It is a great aid for keeping precise cuts on the table saw. Awesome.
Rikon Mini Lathe
This is a great value in a mini lathe: it has all metal parts (an important feature for the knobs that get torqued every time the machine gets used) and many features usually only available on full-sized lathes. Especially great for folks with a small shop that might not be able to dedicate lathe space.
SawStop Tablesaw
Okay, this is expensive. But can you adequately value the gift of fingers? A friend of mine lost several fingers to his table saw, and this would have saved him the trouble. An awesome safety advance that should be standard on all table saws (but isn't). But remember: most injuries on a table saw are caused by kickback. This saw also has an innovative anti-kickback knife that sits closer to the blade than any other I've seen.
That's it for this installment. Keep safe, and do good work.
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