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Good Christmas Gift For Carpenter
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Good Christmas Gift For Carpenter
Hi!
My brother owns a remodeling/refinishing carpentry business and I was looking for a good gift to get him for Christmas  His house burnt down in wildfires a year ago and I know he lost most of his tool, so by now he is fairly well replenished but probably still missing some good stuff.He does a lot of faux finishes, kitchen cabinetry and staircases, things like that. Are there any great tools out there under $75 that he would be stoked on? Thanks! |
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11-13-2009, 12:29 AM
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Re: Good Christmas Gift For CarpenterQuote:
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11-13-2009, 12:33 AM
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Re: Good Christmas Gift For CarpenterQuote:
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11-13-2009, 12:34 AM
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Re: Good Christmas Gift For Carpenter
Stabila Torpedo Level.
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11-13-2009, 12:35 AM
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Re: Good Christmas Gift For Carpenter
Buy him a Japanese folding pull saw.
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11-13-2009, 12:40 AM
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Re: Good Christmas Gift For Carpenter
not really a tool, but get him some stripper bux at a local skin club! nothing says lovin like 75 whoo's toward some skin!!
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11-13-2009, 12:40 AM
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Re: Good Christmas Gift For CarpenterQuote:
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11-13-2009, 12:47 AM
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Re: Good Christmas Gift For CarpenterQuote:
Sorry about the barb, I couldn't resist. There are several tools we can't do without but it varies by trade and sometimes by the current job. The best thing that I could suggest is to get him a gift certificate to a Home Depot so he can pick out what he needs the most, and the brand he likes the most. Only he knows what that is! 
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11-13-2009, 12:47 AM
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Re: Good Christmas Gift For Carpenter
Any measuring tools by STARRET --My favorite is a 6" tri-square.(I do a lot of trim work)
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11-13-2009, 12:54 AM
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Re: Good Christmas Gift For Carpenter
thanks for the (mostly) helpful suggestions!
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11-13-2009, 12:56 AM
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Re: Good Christmas Gift For Carpenter
It's hard to say without knowing what he already has.
A titanium hammer would come in at the top end of that range if you can find one on sale. However, getting the right kind can be tricky, since there are a couple of different kinds of handles and such, and it all comes down to personal preference on what he likes. A set of 3-4 reasonable quality chisels could be had in that price range. Check out Lee valley hardware or Woodcraft. If he doesn't already have one, a construction master calculator can be really handy. |
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11-13-2009, 12:57 AM
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Re: Good Christmas Gift For Carpenter
Couple of things come to mine, tote bag,chisels,router bits/accessories.
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11-13-2009, 01:00 AM
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Its all ball bearings
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Re: Good Christmas Gift For Carpenter
If he installs cabinets, these clamps are really handy:
http://www.amazon.com/Pony-8510BP-Ca.../dp/B0000224BN
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11-13-2009, 01:00 AM
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Re: Good Christmas Gift For CarpenterQuote:
The G-Certificate thing is probably the most practical idea, but hang in there because you might get some better ideas from other posters if you want to surprise him with a tangible item that he can actually open on Christmas. Edit-while I was replying several of our good guys chimed in already for you.
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11-13-2009, 01:09 AM
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Re: Good Christmas Gift For Carpenter
It's usually the small finer tools that are the last to be replaced. Like tempest suggested--
Nice chisels, Fancy squares with brass inlays -little "bragging Rights" tools. A trip to an antique shop to look for a special old plane or a rosewood trimmed square- Getting him a tool that he would not buy for himself--a keepsake--that will mean a lot. ---MIKE---- Look on EBAY a friend of mine makes awls-Little pieces of art-that will give you an idea of what a 'Bragging rights' tool is. |
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11-13-2009, 01:22 AM
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Re: Good Christmas Gift For CarpenterQuote:
The gift cert is a good idea but he is always buying new tools online and i know he likes opening em up so I think something tangible is more fun Thanks everyone there are a bunch of good suggestions I will take the list and ask his biz partner what he thinks would be best for what they do. |
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11-13-2009, 01:23 AM
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Re: Good Christmas Gift For Carpenter
and damn these boards are jumping
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11-13-2009, 01:37 AM
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Re: Good Christmas Gift For Carpenter
Starret Protractor $50 +/-
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11-13-2009, 01:38 AM
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Re: Good Christmas Gift For CarpenterQuote:
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11-13-2009, 02:39 AM
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Re: Good Christmas Gift For Carpenter
anything with a laser on it ,carpenters love those
a satellite radio boombox with a year subscription those japanese chalk lines 1 yr supply of pencils [round or square] anything with the name festool on it a multimaster
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