This year we are bringing you more toolerrific ideas for this Christmas buying season. These gifts have that special tool-man or tool-woman in mind and are designed to stretch your shopping dollar further. This year we broke the gift guide up into several pieces which we separated by price. In the under-$50 category we are bringing you tool bargains that allow for a much higher quality gifts than our Tool Gifts Under $25 list.
Ryobi 4V Lithium-ion Screwdriver
If you've never added a nice 4V screwdriver to your arsenal, you don't know what you are missing. The lightweight Ryobi 4V lithium-ion screwdriver comes with an LED light and can hold its charge for up to 2 years! The led light will work wonders when you find yourself in close quarters or dimly lit spaces. The 1/4" speedload quick-connect hex chuck works with all 1/4" hex bits and is the fastest, most convenient way to change bits. A 12 position clutch allows the user to adjust torque to match a variety of applications. The 4V screwdriver even comes with a 6 piece bit set with a holder and tool bag to store everything. It's the perfect tool for homeowners or your favorite pro who could use something small for around the house. Special: Click the link below to get one of these reconditioned for under $20!
Price: $29.97 Buy Online
Maglite ST4D016 4-D Cell LED Flashlight
LED is the future of lighting and the Maglite LED Four-Cell D Flashlight uses it to its fullest. This Maglite combines quality and durability with innovative MAG-LED technology for longer life and a brighter light. This Maglite is ideal for both professional and everyday home use. It uses a three-watt (3W) LED bulb for long-lasting power you can rely on year after year. Complete with an adjustable beam, the Maglite LED offers the illumination you need, when you need it. And it's a Maglite... everyone needs one.
Price: $27.49 Buy Online
Shop-Vac Hang Up Mini Portable Wet/Dry Vacuum
This is the kind of tool that will make you a hero. Imagine all the power of a Shop-Vac but without the bulk and hassle of a full-sized tool? The Shop-Vac Hang Up Mini is a portable vacuum that handles the toughest jobs that don't require a lot of storage volume. This product comes with a 6 foot power cord, a 1.25" diameter hose, gulper nozzle, crevice tool, and can be mounted to a wall for small shop use. Shop-Vac gives this product a 2-year warranty and it includes a foam sleeve and reusable disc filter.
Price: $45.04 Buy Online
Black & Decker BR318 3" x 18" Belt Sander
The Black & Decker BR318 3" x 18" Belt Sander has a robust 6.0 amp motor designed for fast aggressive sanding. The angled belt design
sands 2x closer to the edge of adjoining surfaces, resulting in more accurate performance. The tool's auto belt tracking
maintains accurate alignment of the sanding belt during use. A flush body
design also allows for sanding against vertical surfaces. Two handles deliver increased comfort and an easy to empty dust bag zipper
design makes emptying the sawdust a snap.
Price: $49.99 Buy Online
Dremel 7700-1/15 MultiPro 7.2-Volt Cordless Rotary Tool Kit
The Dremel 7700 operates at two speeds: 10,000 and 20,000 rpm so you can attain the proper speed required for various applications. A removable battery pack (the Dremel 7700 includes one) lets you use additional batteries for near-continuous use. The 3-hour charger with LED light shows that the unit is charging properly. Dremel also designed the 7700 to be a nicely compact and lightweight handheld device for easier use with less fatigue. To top it all off, this set includes 15 genuine Dremel grinding, sanding and polishing accessories to get you started.
Price: $44.91 Buy Online
Denali 115-Piece Home Repair Tool Kit
Every home needs a set of basic tools, and kits are a great way to get them at a considerable savings. While you can certainly find better tools, it's hard to get this type of assortment for under $50. Three things make Denali’s 115-piece kit stand out - the price, a nice selection of screwdriver bits, and last but not least, the bag. In fact, it’s hard to find a set of tools as extensive as this for anywhere near this price. If purchased separately, these items would likely cost you well over $100. This kit includes all of the tools you need for just about any household chore, from hanging pictures to fixing a leaky faucet. There are some nice little touches rarely seen in basic tool sets, like a soft-grip rubber cover on the tape measure, a ratcheting screwdriver handle and, best of all, a heavy-duty nylon bag. The kit comes with a 16-ounce ripping hammer with heavy duty fiberglass handle, a torpedo level, a tape measure, a heavy-duty zinc utility knife with rubber grip, and a selection of wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers, and drill bits.
Price: $49.99 Buy Online
Peltor 90541 WorkTunes AM/FM Hearing Protector with Digital Tuning
Peltor's WorkTunes is an AM/FM radio headset and hearing protector in one. They are similar to the Ryobi Tek4 Noise Suppresion Headphones except that they use passive noise suppression. These headphones also don't come with a rechargeable battery and charger. The LCD display allows for easy tuning, while the 1/8" stereo input jack allows for listening to MP3 players. Comfortable gel/foam cushions allow for extended wear. This will be a great gift for anyone who does a lot of outdoor work and could use some hearing protection (and we all could use hearing protection when mowing and trimming).
Price: $34.97 Buy Online
Vaughan V5 19 oz Steel Framing Hammer
Vaughan's V5 is a robust 19 ounce steel framing hammer that has a patented "Deep V" head and high strength I-beam construction designed to reduce shock and vibration during use. The "Double D" nail holder is capable of holding both standard and duplex nails. The "Sidewinder" nail puller provides extra leverage for removing nails and the patented "Short Stack" reinforced claws increase strength for prying up even the most difficult nails. The entire hammer is actually computer designed to produce superior balance to reduce fatigue and is available in both smooth and mill face patterns. This is a great hammer for carpenters and home renovators. Everyone needs a good hammer - and the V5 definitely qualifies.
Price: $43.13 Buy Online
Black & Decker MSW100 Ready Wrench
We don't want to look like Black & Decker fanboys, but this tool is in the front aisle of most hardware departments and it's selling like hotcakes. The Black & Decker MSW100 Ready Wrench lets you replace the most commonly used sockets with a single tool - albeit one that doesn't actually ratchet. This all-in-one wrench has 8 actual (6-point) socket sizes, but labels the heads such that the metric sizes correspond closely to their almost-matching SAE versions. You just spin either of the tool's two rotating heads to find the right size. With no socket set to store or organize, you'll make short work of general household assembly jobs, regular maintenance tasks, common do-it-yourself repairs, advanced automotive jobs, and more.
Price: $29.99 Buy Online
Ridgid Max Select Hand Planer R888
Sometimes the coolest gift is something that you wouldn't buy for yourself. Take the Ridgid Max Select Hand Planer for example - it's perfect for your Ridgid-using handyman who already has the batteries and charger to power this specialized tool. The Ridgid R888 cordless planer is the
perfect tool to add to the MaxSelect Dual Voltage system
(MaxSelect enables you to use both 3.0Ah 24V Lithium-ion and 2.5 Ah 18V Ni-Cd batteries). With this tool you can quickly plane down your work-piece with ease and precision
with the spiral cutting blades which leave a smooth finish. Plane up to
3-1/4" wide and take up to 1/8" off each pass. When not in use,
the automatic rear stand flips down to prevent the blades from touching
the work surface. The tool includes a blade set, wrench, edge/rabbet guide
and a dust bag.
Price: $49.99 Buy Online
