We have been adding quite a few decent tools and gift ideas to our Father’s Day Gift Guide series. Today we will be sharing with you 5 of our top hand tool gift ideas. There is a little bit for everyone in this list – woodworkers, DIYers, and hobbyists.
We’ll share 5 more hand tool gift ideas with you tomorrow, and then our power tool gift guide will come out the next day.
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Rockwell Jawhorse
Rockwell’s Jawhorse has been gaining much popularity in recent months. It is highly versatile, portable, and built to last. The Jawhorse can be found at many online and local retailers. (On sale at Amazon)Craftsman Ratcheting Elbow Wrenches
Craftsman’s new ratcheting elbow wrenches are a great addition to a mechanic or serious DIY’ers toolbox. These wrenches can be used in a “push-pull” manner for when clearance is tight, and the elbow joint can be locked in place to help reach past obstacles. Metric, SAE sets via Sears.Knipex Pliers Wrench
Knipex’s pliers wrench is by far the best adjustable tool of its kind that we have ever tried. Its jaws are smooth and non-marring, and due to its unique design phenomenal gripping power can be achieved with little effort. Buy from Amazon, or ChadsToolBox.
Channellock V-Jaw Pliers
These are not the fanciest pliers around, but they’re darned handy, and at a great price point too. We reviewed the smaller 6.5″ V-Jaw pliers a few months ago, and loved them! You can find these made-in-the-USA tools at your local home improvement store, or online at various retailers. Channellock V-Jaw Pliers at Amazon
Gorillatorch Hands-Free Tripod Flashlight
We have been using one of these Gorillatorch flexible tripod flashlights since November, and we love it. The flashlight has three highly posable legs with strong magnets embedded at their ends. Wrap the legs around fixtures, or stick the torch to a ferrous surface. $25-30, via Amazon
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