best woodworking gifts for 50 or less?

[thsb]

I am curious what people think, any ideas would be appreciated. In full disclosure this is for me for a secret santa gift exchange but i am curious about what gift you would want that doesn't cost more than 50.00.


The woodworker's adjustable triangle looks kind of cool: http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=30069&site=ROCKLER

thanks in advance,
tim

 

[Mark Gottesman]

I would go crazy making a decision like that! One thought is a good apron. I say that only because my current one is to the point where I either need to do some repairs or replace it. It is something I use anytime I'm actually working rotflm on a project.

 

[Phil S]

I would like a ceiling to floor/wall to wall shop dust and sweep.

 

[Claus]

I got one of these on my list -


http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=24525




Claus

 

[Jim M.]

This would be my choice. Jim

http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=10627

 

[Steve_Honeycutt]

Here are some suggestions:

1. Subscription to one of the ww magazine
2. Whole year of Shop Notes on DVD for $30.00
3. Carving knife $30-$40
4. Combination square $12+
5. Stanley low angle block plane $45
6. Flush cutting saw $25
7. Hold fast $20
8. Clamps $15+
9. Cabinet scrapers $5-$15
10. Dial Caliper $20
11. Rockler LED worklight with spotlight $20
12. Magnetic featherboard $35

Steve H.

 

[CarvedTones]

Barely sneaking under:

http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=11332&site=ROCKLER

a general comment on why, that applies to a lot of gifts...

I don't think it is worth $50. Consequently, unless it goes on sale and I happen to catch it, I will likely never own one unless it was a gift. But if I did on one, I would likely use it a lot. Sometimes bad deals on useful products made good gifts because people won't buy them for themselves. How is that for odd logic?

 

[Transplanted]

Numerous <$50. toys I put on Santa's list are:
Small music radio ($39+)
Kreg pocket hole jig ($30+)
Clamps (HD has small bag of about 9 assorted for $20)
Wood chisel's ($45+)
Brass Template guides ($28)
Rockler Shop Vac hose kit ($41)
Rockler Bench Cookies ($14)
Anything else with the words "wood", or "tool" will suffice.

 

[cpw]

I am curious what people think, any ideas would be appreciated. In full disclosure this is for me for a secret santa gift exchange but i am curious about what gift you would want that doesn't cost more than 50.00.

My favorites:
http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=1717

http://www.leevalley.com/US/home/GC.aspx

http://www.lie-nielsen.com/catalog.php?grp=1243

 

[merrill77]

height gauge: http://www.amazon.com/Wixey-WR25-Digital-Height-Gauge/dp/B006WMRVS4
depth gauge: http://www.amazon.com/Igaging-Snap-Depth-Gauge-Indicator/dp/B0063LMXJ6
angle gauge: http://www.amazon.com/AccuRemote-Digital-Electronic-Magnetic-Protractor/dp/B006JR8XBG/

 

[toolferone]

A Japanese pull saw. I would get one with a spine first. Great for detail work.

 

[CarvedTones]

One more note - earlier I suggested that you should get something that isn't a great value, because it is something a WW'er probably would not get for himself. Please note that Bas is exempt from this rule; there is nothing he cannot justify. So if he is your recipient, good luck... :rotflm:

 

[Roy G]

The tool I use the most is the saddle square from Lee Valley. Any woodworker would appreciate having one and it definitely is less than $50.

Roy G

 

[cpowell]

I like these LN chisels http://www.lie-nielsen.com/catalog.php?grp=1234

I would love the set of 5 but a single in 3/8 or 1/2 would be enough to push the recipient to buy the remainder of the set! :gar-Bi

I ran over 5 bucks, but, hey, it's a LN chisel (these are just awesome chisels) ...and it's Christmas! :gar-La;


Chuck

 

[hockey1]

In a situation like this I would walk into the local store and look around. Fondle many items and those that you say "wow this is cool and I could legitimately utilize" Then you look at the price and say "whoa! not cool" Those are the best gifts. Now don't get me wrong I shop for need as well. Just many of those gee whiz items people have, come this way.

 

[CrealBilly]

Japanese flush cut saw $8.99 - this one here from HF is sharp as a box of razor blades - not only does it cut wood like butter - you can also use to to carve your turkey . Most stuff at HF ain't even worth even thinking about. However I believe this to be an exception to the rule.

Also Machinist squares $49.99 one of my first "assignments" way back when - after I graduated to grinding as a machinist was to make my own squares - $49.99 for a good set of machinist squares is a steal and a half...

 

[JohnW]

It's become a tradition....Every Christmas my son gives me a "Hunk-O-Wood". Typically 5-8 BF of red heart or zebra wood. Last year it was purple heart. He can't believe that REAL WOOD COMES IN COLORS. Once I think he can afford it...I'm putting Kingwood on my wish list.

 

[cskipper]

Lots of great ideas. If I knew the person was a scroller I'd probably invest in a gift card for scroll saw supplies - e.g. flying dutchman blades.

 

[James Anderson Jr]

I have hinted to the wife I would like http://www.woodworkingshop.com/product/lc50001/ or a nice gent's saw.