TOOLS YOU DIDN’T KNOW YOU NEEDED

[mrpercysnodgrass]

I have a birthday coming up and relatives have been asking my wife what to get me as a present. What do you get the man who has everything? I have all the tools I need but are there tools out there that I don’t necessarily need but would be nice to have. Any suggestions for tools costing under £100?

 

[Essex Barn Workshop]

without knowing what you have, it becomes an impossible question to answer, but I'll try!

an (or another?) Estwing hammer.

 

[Doug71]

without knowing what you have, it becomes an impossible question to answer, but I'll try!

an (or another?) Estwing hammer.

Estwing is a bit run of the mill, my next hammer will be from here, nice stuff and I think the price isn't too bad considering

https://www.kinetic-customs.com/shop
https://www.kinetic-customs.com/product-page/twisted-bench-hammer-1

 

[Simon89]

Shinto saw rasp.

 

[Kittyhawk]

Perhaps a packet of spare bubbles for the level?
You may not need them right away, but it would be fun to ask.

 

[Essex Barn Workshop]

Perhaps a packet of spare bubbles for the level?
You may not need them right away, but it would be fun to ask.

I keep my spare bubbles by the left handed screwdrivers and tartan paint. I once found I only had a short stand to hand, so sent a bloke to ask for a long stand. He came back empty handed about an hour later, still confused!

 

[recipio]

A Starrett mitre gauge. It's amazing how many alcoves and corners are not 90 degrees. This tool is amazingly accurate.

 

[TheUnicorn]

If you have everything you need I would either ask for materials or upgrade something you've already got to a better model.

 

[Terry - Somerset]

Think about upgrading your existing collection with small quality items - eg: plenty of Veritas (or other quality manufacturer) gizmos below £100 - honing guides, bevel gauge, dovetail saw, straight edge.

Just type Veritas into the search box on Axminster site.

It may not broaden your woodworking capability but they will be a pleasure to use!

 

[Sideways]

Mirka shark blade ?
A tiny but thick tungsten carbide scraper.

 

[Fitzroy]

Things that bring me pleasure but are not necessary
Nice pencil sharpener
Self rotating propelling pencil
Bluetooth ear defenders
Moleskine sketchbook

I got a Knew concepts fretsaw as a present and I don't get on with it very well, so wouldn't recommend one of those.

 

[Droogs]

Ulmia 728/2 The rarer long stem model or one of these a chevalet de marquetry

 

[Blackswanwood]

https://www.workshopheaven.com/starrett-13ma-metric-double-square-100mm.html
I received one of these in similar circumstances. Never thought I’d need it but it’s extremely useful.

Another thought would be Workshop Heaven hand stitched rasps.

 

[mrpercysnodgrass]

Than you for all the suggestions so far, keep them coming. I had forgotten about the kinetic hammers, I do like them so may put one on the list, also the ulmia cutter, that is not something I have and would be very useful.

 

[screwpainting]

A cordless blower.

 

[Distinterior]

I had this as a present at Xmas and have been suitably impressed with it......Quality is nice and it's really accurate.....Its been my go to Squares since I've had it and comes with a handy storage case as well....

https://woodworkersworkshop.co.uk/i...5Enf9DLNa4fp5eTtKPXURTRdpGCNpecMaAokWEALw_wcB

 

[mrpercysnodgrass]

A cordless blower.

I’m not sure what you mean!

 

[Jameshow]

Stanley shoulder plane??

 

[Scruples]

I keep my spare bubbles by the left handed screwdrivers and tartan paint. I once found I only had a short stand to hand, so sent a bloke to ask for a long stand. He came back empty handed about an hour later, still confused!

But did he get the long wait?

 

[Bristol_Rob]

A Kerf Saw/maker.

Nobody needs one. But nice to have for half blind dovetails.