2021 Woodworking Gift Guide | Popular Woodworking Magazine

Welcome to the 2021 version of the Popular Woodworking present information! Know your value level? Jump proper in under, or maintain scrolling when you’re simply searching for concepts.

$30 and underneath • $30 to $100 • $100 to $200 • $200 And Up

This 12 months we’re that includes a ton of nice instruments new and previous, with whopping 15 concepts underneath $100. Also new this 12 months are our Top Pick present ideas- these are the merchandise we’re utilizing in our personal retailers that we all know you’ll love.

$30 and Under

Digital Gift-Giving: The Popular Woodworking Shop Buy Now

Price: Projects and methods begin at $1.99

We’re launching a model new Popular Woodworking digital store, that includes all your favourite challenge plans, movies, and methods, plus new equipment and extra coming quickly! 

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Starter Stocking Stuffer: Acid Brushes Buy Now

Manufacturer: Harbor Freight

Price: $2.49/pack of 36

Woodworking consumables aren’t as “sexy” as a few of the different items on this record, however they’re important for many woodworkers. These acid brushes are nice for making use of glue or greasing up bigger machines, and are a reasonable approach to present the woodworker in your life you care

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Advanced Stocking Stuffer: GluBot Dripless Glue Bottle Buy Now

Manufacturer: FastCap

Price: $7.99

Final glue-up and meeting may be one probably the most hectic elements of a challenge, and the very last thing anybody wants is to be wrestling with their glue bottle. Enter the GluBot from Fastcap, which options drip-free software in each horizontal and vertical situations.

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For Every Woodworker: Popular Woodworking Magazine Buy Now

Price: $10

Save $9.99 while you give a Popular Woodworking journal subscription, the present that retains on giving the entire 12 months.

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For the Woodworker Who Wants Things to Last: Bosch 24-Piece Impact Driver Set Buy Now

Manufacturer: Bosch

Price: $12.98

Drill driver bits are usually an underrespected a part of a woodworker’s arsenal. You don’t have a tendency to consider them till you all of the sudden strip out a screw head and understand that the bit you had been utilizing is nicely previous its throw-away date. Thankfully you’ll have that downside quite a bit much less when you change over to affect bits, which might last as long as 50 occasions longer. This set options magnetic tipped bits for Phillips, Torx, Security Torx, sq., slotted, and hex screw, all in a handy carrying case.

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Two instruments for the worth of 1: Scraper Utility Knife Buy Now

Manufacturer: ToughBuilt

Price: $17.98

It’s a utility knife! It’s a scraper! It’s… each? A easy slide to scrape mode will mechanically rework this humble utility knife into (let’s be trustworthy, equally as humble) scraper software. I’ve used a utility knife blade to take away stickers or paint on a couple of event, so it’s good to see that these two have lastly been mixed into one easy-to-use software.

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For the Organized Woodworker: Quipt Tray Buy Now

Manufacturer: Quipt Tools

Price: $19.99 (small)

Shop group generally is a battle throughout a challenge, however this transportable tray will make it that a lot simpler. Simply connect it wherever you want it whereas working (the clamp works horizontally, vertically, and a number of other angles in-between,) then retailer it while you’re achieved. No extra rigid, everlasting, sawdust amassing bins wanted.

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For the Clamping Fanatic: Wooden Handscrew Clamps Buy Now

Publisher: Rockler

Price: $19.99 (12″ clamp)

Clamps are a perennial woodworking present, because it’s virtually inconceivable to have too a lot of them. I’m pretty a fan of picket handscrew clamps, and those from Rockler are prime quality whereas being a couple of {dollars} cheaper than another manufacturers. They additionally work properly with their clamp handle grips for further leverage with out tearing up your fingers.

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For the Precise Person: Mag Shims Buy Now

Manufacturer: FastCap

Price: $30 (commonplace)

Accuracy is a cornerstone of woodworking, which is why the flexibility to appropriately set the dept of a blade or bit is crucial. Enter FastCap Mag Shims. Coming in commonplace, with eight 1/8″ thick shims and two 1/16″ metal spacers, or metric with six 2mm thick shims and two 1mm metal spacers, Mag Shims make setting spacing quick and easy.

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$30 to $100

For the Tinkerer: 24-in-1 Precision Screwdriver Buy Now

Publisher: Megapro

Price: $35.99

Precision screwdriver kits are tremendous handy, however usually have two main shortcomings: the bit storage is clunky, and the screwdriver itself is simply too small for consolation. Megaopro solves each of those points by storing the bits within the deal with itself, with a retractable cartridge. Add in an finish cap rotates for straightforward one-handed operation, and you’ve got a cushty, considerate screwdriver for any activity.

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For the DIYer: 450 Lumen Rechargeable Headlamp Buy Now & 500 Lumen Rechargeable Everyday Flashlight Buy Now

Manufacturer: Milwaukee

Price: $59.97 every

Few issues are extra irritating than insufficient lighting whereas attempting to finish a activity. However, the woodworker in your life won’t ever have that situation once more as soon as with both of these nice lights from Milwaukee. Both characteristic super-bright LEDs and are rechargeable through USB cable. The headlamp has a removable magnetic activity gentle that’s extremely helpful, whereas the flashlight additionally has a magnetic base and may be clipped to the brim of a hat for a hands-free expertise. 

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For the Tidy Woodworker: Heavy Duty Waxed Canvas Shop Apron Deluxe Buy Now

Manufacturer: Texas Canvas Wares

Price: $59.95

Woodworking may be robust in your clothes- sharp instruments, tough lumber, and sawdust all take their toll. Aprons, like this incredible one from Texas Canvas Wares, will defend your garments from all these issues, plus provide you with a useful place to carry instruments whilst you’re working. The apron options 4 software pockets, padded straps, and a suspension system to evenly distribute weight throughout your physique, as an alternative of simply in your shoulders. The 16ounceswaxed cotton is hard sufficient to final a lifetime, so it is a product you’ll solely want to purchase as soon as.

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For the Lover of the Outdoors: 3 Piece Chip Carving Set Buy Now

Manufacturer: FlexCut

Price: $65.95 (on sale for $52.76)

What higher approach to join with nature than by carving? This Three piece set is the right start line for carving patterns in wooden, and the sharpening compound will assist maintain these blades sharp.

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For the Audiophile: LITE Bluetooth Hearing Protection Buy Now

Manufacturer: ISOtunes

Price: $69.99

The latest member of the ISOtunes household is “lite” in each value and weight, however doesn’t skimp on the options that make ISOtunes headphones so nice. With TRILOGY™ Universal eartips, 26 db noise discount, and a 10-hour battery life, you possibly can get pleasure from tunes all day in your store whereas defending your listening to. Of all the gadgets on this record, these get probably the most use in my store.

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For the Woodworker With an Unheated Shop: 1983 Logo Hoodie Buy Now

Manufacturer: Leatherman

Price: $89.95

Did you understand that leatherman not solely makes multi-tools, however attire additionally? We simply discovered ourselves, and needed to get our fingers certainly one of their new made within the USA hoodies that got here out this fall. They’re nicely made, extremely snug, and the right article of clothes to put on across the store this winter. 

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$100 to $200

For Quick Furniture Assembly: Kreg 720 Buy Now

Manufacturer: Kreg

Price: $129.99

Kreg launched an entire new lineup of pocket-hole jigs this 12 months, and all of them are fairly nice. However, every time I must drill a pocket gap, I discover myself reaching for the 720, because of the Automaxx clamping system. It makes securing the wooden to the jig so easy, and holds it completely safe whereas drilling. For a couple of bucks extra, you may also upgrade to the 720 Pro, which packs much more helpful options.

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For the Sharpening Enthusiast: 8″ Professional Diamond Bench Sharpening Stone Kit Buy Now

Manufacturer: Timan Edge

Price: $134.95

Popular Woodworking is proud to companion with Titman Edge to carry the unique James Barry sharpening stones to the US market. This Professional package consists of every little thing it’s essential sharpen edge instruments similar to knives, chisels, aircraft irons, and extra. This youngsters features a 3″ x 8″ Double-Sided Diamond Stone (300/1000 grit), lapping fluid, non-slip mat, leather-based strop, ultra-fine mirror paste, and a nylon case for storage.

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If They Love Flexibility: 18v Cordless Trim Router Buy Now

Manufacturer: Metabo HPT

Price: $149 (naked software)

Metabo HPT is a good software model that doesn’t appear to get fairly the popularity it deserves. Take their new 18v Cordless Trim Router for instance- as a part of their ever-expanding MultiVolt system, it accepts both their commonplace 18V battery or their MultiVolt 18v/36v battery. It has a brushless motor and weighs solely 2.5 lbs, making it one of many lightest routers in its class. The software consists of 1/4″ and three/8″ collets, trimmer information, straight information, template, mud assortment port, and a bit altering wrench.

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The Everyday Tool: Marilla Folding Knife Buy Now

Manufacturer: Case Knives

Price: $164.99

I by no means anticipated to be a kind of individuals who carried a pocketknife with me wherever I went, however the Marilla from Case Knives modified that. Part of their new Modern Knives assortment, the Marilla has a 3.4″ blade constituted of S35VN stainless-steel, which implies it’s each robust and constructed to carry an edge nicely. The opening motion is fluid, and the blade is completely inflexible as soon as locked into place. Once I began utilizing it, I didn’t wish to return to opening packages with scissors, popping open battery compartments with screwdrivers, cleansing underneath my nails with- nicely, you get the purpose.

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Five Tools for the Price of One: XTREME™ 12V MAX Brushless Cordless 5-in-1 Drill/Driver Buy Now

Manufacturer: DeWalt

MSRP: $179.00 (battery and charger included)

The proper software for the job all the time makes the job simpler, proper? The new 5-in-1 Drill/Driver from DeWalt is the fitting software for a number of sorts of jobs. The 12v platform signifies that it’s light-weight and comfy for many on a regular basis duties, whereas the swappable attachments imply it’s going to match into tight or awkward areas.  If you’re solely going to have one drill in your store, you possibly can’t go mistaken with this one.

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One Plane for All Tasks: No. 5 Jack Plane Buy Now

Manufacturer: Busy Bee Tools

MSRP: $179.00 

Busy Bee Tools (type of the Canadian equal of Rockler or Woodcraft) is becoming a member of the world of high-end hand planes by launching six new fashions. They’re hitting the candy spot of value and high quality, aiming for peak efficiency with out breaking the financial institution. The No. 5 Jack Plane is a good all-arounder and the right aircraft to begin constructing your assortment round.

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$200 & Up

The Coolest Dust Collector Ever: M5 Dust Cyclone Collection Shop Now

Manufacturer: Mullet Tools

MSRP: $229.99

We’re large followers of the Mullet M5 right here, so it ought to come as no shock it’s making it onto this record. By beginning with a blank-slate design and tackling each frequent criticism about mud separators, they’ve made mud assortment (dare we are saying it) attractive.

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For the Rough Lumber Woodworker: 3 Blade Planer Shop Now

Manufacturer: Ridgid

MSRP: $499

A dependable planer is price its weight in gold, which makes the brand new 75lb planer from Ridgid an absolute cut price. It’s rock-solid, straightforward to make use of, and produces clear, snipe-free boards time after time. The woodworker in your life goes to go nuts once they see a field this huge and heavy underneath the tree.

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The Workshop Centerpiece: JWBS-14SFX 14″ Steel-Frame Bandsaw Shop Now

Manufacturer: Jet

MSRP: $1669.99

Most woodworkers would most likely name their desk noticed the centerpiece of their store, however there’s a superb argument to be made {that a} bandsaw is the actual store hero. The JWBS-14SFX from Jet bridges the hole between conventional forged iron bandsaws and cheap tube body fashions. The fence flips down for small inventory and stands tall for resawing, a standout characteristic at this value level. Sure, it’s a bit costly for a present, however when you ask the woodworker in your life, they’d most likely quite have this than a brand new automotive within the storage on Christmas morning.

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