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Tool Boxes: What Every Dad Wishes was Under the Tree
It's coming up on Christmas time, and everyone is trying to figure out what to get everyone. Some people are easy to buy for, but in my family, Dad is always the tricky one. When asked what he would like, he says something like "Oh, I don't know." It's really quite helpful of him to put all the work on our shoulders. Oh well, I suppose that's the least we can do for him. But it does make it really hard! Luckily, this year I have just the thing, so I thought I'd share it with you, too.
Chances are your dad, father, husband, brother, uncle, friend or any other man in your life has at least some tools in his possession. But does he have somewhere to keep them? Is he always needing that one tool he doesn't have? Is there a tool he knows he has (or had) somewhere, but can never seem to find? Tool boxes are the answer this year, my friend.
Note: I am in no way implying that only men are capable of having, wanting or using tools. This article is simply a solution to the quintessential problem of never knowing what to get a man for Christmas. It can work equally well for women if, for some reason, you're lost on what to get her. Though in that case, I think you just need to work on your "hint-picking-up" skills.
It would be pretty difficult for me to go through all the combinations of tools and gear each man in the world might have and recommend what else they would need, so instead I'll go through a few simple essentials and mentally build a simple, utilitarian collection of tools for your tool boxes. If you buy high quality tools, you could even stretch this collection out over a few years and avoid that last-choice tie or pack of socks for quite some time. You're welcome.
First, get a good hammer. Man's oldest tool, and for good reason. You don't need anything fancy here, just a strong, durable claw hammer. Maybe even a few if there are going to be different uses for them. There are different weights and handle styles, so do a little research into what he likes and what would be best for his usual projects. You can choose from handles of wood, fiberglass and rubber-coated steel. For lots of nail pulling, steel is probably your best bet, with a weight of about 20 ounces. This is light enough for most people, but also heavy enough to drive large nails. For picture hanging and crafty projects, a smaller, light hammer will do nicely. Lastly, a rubber mallet is just the thing for simple assembly projects.
Next, a screwdriver set. This is practically the holy grail of Christmas presents for dads. Do all the kids need something to give him? Set of screwdrivers- everyone provides (or at least puts their name after the "from:" section of the label) and Dad ends up with a sizable and useful collection. A six or eight-piece set is probably sufficient. You just need your flat heads and Phillips in a couple different sizes, and he'll be set for most jobs.
Along the same lines, but a definite step up in showing how much thought you put into this gift is including a cordless drill driver. Yeah, screwdrivers are useful and ubiquitous and handy to have around, but this is loud and powerful and easy to use. Corded models are probably a bit cheaper, but cordless is such a boon. 12-volts is likely enough power, and the more power it has, the heavier it will be, so just keep that in mind.
Please, do not forget the tape measure and level. Every project I can think of requires one or both of these. I've tried a fair number of times to eyeball something, and either my eye is really off, or it's just a really bad idea. A standard size tape measure and a smaller one are good ideas to include- the smaller one can travel with him to take measurements of things in the store. A level is that thing with a little air bubble in colored liquid that lets you see whether something is, well, level. I daresay many a marriage has been saved by turning the argument about the newly-hung picture over to the ever-honest level.
Last but not least, a rotary tool. This could be saved for a separate occasion, as it's likely to be the most expensive element in one of these tool boxes, but it's versatility makes it a must-have. These are perfect for cutting light materials like fiberglass and ceramic tile, stripping paint, and even arts and crafts. If including one of these, make sure to bundle it with safety glasses.
Here's to climbing out of the rut on a ladder made of socks and ties. Gifting tool boxes is the way to go!
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@ MGM Grand - 11/14/2009 (HD Quality)
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