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Any small purchase (£20 or less) for a tool / gadget / accessory for woodworking / DIY that you've found invaluable recently?
Looking for a present for my Dad for his birthday!

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Saddle Square - i have only used a couople of times
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0822J8PKS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1
300mm combi square, i have 2 of these now , veruseful to setup and use if doing repeated items
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B001OXGTZW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1
150mm combi square - i purchased 3 and find i use these a lot for layout
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B001OXDBG2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1
Awl - pair , ideal as a braddel and marking, often used for pilot screws
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07Q5ZTVD9/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
jig template - i use a lot for squaring around a rightangle , to the side of sheet material
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00OZMIQK0/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
7" roofer square - i also have a 12" version, often used both , for a guide for circular saw
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B08CHBDLFL/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Sharpie marker pens, various colours
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01MUR4TQG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1
marker deephole pencil - use for marking all the time now
https://www.toolstation.com/tracer-deep-pencil-marker-lead-set/p27544
Panel Saw - had 2 on offer recently and purchased both, in fact i use one in garden for sorting out branches
https://www.toolstation.com/irwin-jack-first-fix-880-plus-universal-handsaw/p54597
Vica Versa Tape Measure - i use this measure most of the time, as it does not matter which way i'm measuring , a lot of rules do
https://www.toolstation.com/advent-vice-versa-tape-measure/p17304
i have found the Multi drill bits from bosch to be the only drill bits i use now - perfect for masonary, wood etc as a DIYer
i have a lot of different sizes
https://www.toolstation.com/bosch-expert-multi-construction-tct-drill-bit-set/p66729https://www.screwfix.com/p/bosch-expert-straight-shank-multi-purpose-drill-bits-4-piece-set/138ky

I have found youtube has a lot of DIY tool ideas for Christmas gifts - Peter Millard does one each year, and a lot of the items listed above , which i have purchased and used , came from his video

i'm sure there are a lot of other tools, i have used and received as a present
i will often will buy from Lidl / Aldi middle isle DIY tools
for example - quick release clamps


i have a DIY-List on Amazon for ideas foir birthday xmas presents
NOT used but on the list

Mini Flush Cut Pull Saw

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B001QUO...K3AIKKSCS&ref_=list_c_wl_lv_ov_lig_dp_it&th=1

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B081T81...3AIKKSCS&psc=1&ref_=list_c_wl_lv_ov_lig_dp_it
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08LGJR...3AIKKSCS&psc=1&ref_=list_c_wl_lv_ov_lig_dp_it
 
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hope your dad finds it useful , i have this rule available all the time in the house now , I also have a couple of stanley rules and a couple of Milwaukee rules as well, but i do use this one the most.
 
Update: Dad loved it. In his words "One of the tapes I use has a split in it with tape around it to keep it together, a Wilko special - I can now throw this one away (if I can bring myself to do it!)"
 
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