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I’m going to my girlfriends parents for Christmas, and we are going a gift exchange girls and guys. Budget of $25-30 and all of her family members are office guys. They tinker around on there stuff, and a couple of them are car guys but have pretty limited tools. I’m a diesel mechanic by trade, and as I was walking around Lowe’s looking for something realized I have no idea what would actually be useful to these guys. I’m not dead set on anything at this point besides would like it to be us made. Willing to go over budget for something nice.


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Ratcheting wrenches are nice, and they probably don't have any. Screwdrivers are nice, can't have too many. Also the DeWalt or Milwaukee sets of bits are handy.
 
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Need more info. What type of gamer? Computer, console, board game?

If computer, raspberry pi's are always a cheap win! $5 each on average for the smaller ones and they can use them to control all sorts of thing. I Use a pi zero cluster as a range computer/weather station when I take the rifles out and stretch their legs. Just saying there are all types of "nerds" lol.
 
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Swingpress said:
Need more info. What type of gamer? Computer, console, board game?

If computer, raspberry pi's are always a cheap win! $5 each on average for the smaller ones and they can use them to control all sorts of thing. I Use a pi zero cluster as a range computer/weather station when I take the rifles out and stretch their legs. Just saying there are all types of "nerds" lol.
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My bad, was using some AvE terminology by home gamer I was meaning someone who does some around the house stuff but doesn’t need anything of professional level.


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TheSasquatch said:
My bad, was using some AvE terminology by home gamer I was meaning someone who does some around the house stuff but doesn’t need anything of professional level.


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Well, .....apparently I let my nerd show...
Lol sorry about that! Might a suggest decent removable bit screwdriver?
 
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Snap on ratcheting screwdriver. Carlyle ratchets that are on sale right now. Carlyle 8 pc screwdriver set. Napa multimeter. A couple pair of channellocks. A fluid siphon gun. A grease gun. A pocket code scanner. A set of ARR hose pinch offs. A couple cans of kroil. A gallon of wd40 or fluid film. A creeper seat.

Any of these ideas worth anything?
 
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Felo is a good one or a set of good US or Spain made adjustables, seems with sales a 6,8,10" pack or the 10, 12" pack are right about there. Sears also has rebranded knipex pliers that are a 2 pack that on sale at this time for 30 ish.
 
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buffalobill said:
Snap on ratcheting screwdriver. Carlyle ratchets that are on sale right now. Carlyle 8 pc screwdriver set. Napa multimeter. A couple pair of channellocks. A fluid siphon gun. A grease gun. A pocket code scanner. A set of ARR hose pinch offs. A couple cans of kroil. A gallon of wd40 or fluid film. A creeper seat.

Any of these ideas worth anything?
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All but the WD40. Worthless **** to these dudes (I doubt they're machining aluminum).
 
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buffalobill said:
Snap on ratcheting screwdriver.
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x10. About 30 years ago, the mechanic father of a long-gone ex girlfriend gave me a Snap on ratcheting screwdriver for Christmas. I still use it regularly - one of the best gifts I've ever received.
 
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As a home gamer myself (and avid AvE fan too), I think the ratcheting wrenches or the precision screwdrivers are a good idea. And since you mentioned Lowes already, here's a precision screw/phone repair kit that I got there and like.

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Torx security screwdriver set, and small electronic screwdriver sets. I have bought a couple of friends these for xmas so they could take apart gaming controllers to fix sticky buttons and replace batteries in their controllers.
 
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My favorite idea so far is the ratcheting wrenches.

The Kobalt 90T ratchets are a great deal at $30 for the set, but a lot home-gamers have a single socket set in a plastic case. Separate ratchets might be a bit much if they don't have a dedicated toolbox drawer for their sockets/ratchets.
 
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Without knowing what they have and what they do, here are some of my suggestions of tools that I've found handy as a DIY guy that don't come in your basic mechanics or homeowners sets:

  • SnapOn ratcheting screwdriver
  • Ratcheting wrenches
  • Cobra pliers or the Irwin knockoffs
  • Jack stands
  • Under hood light
  • Magnetic parts bin
  • A good set of socket extensions and maybe a breaker bar from Harbor Freight
  • Three torque wrenches from Harbor Freight (1/4, 3/8, and 1/2 can be bought for $33 out the door)
  • Flex head ratchet - maybe a 3/8" long handled Gearwrench 120xp
  • Craftsman RoboGrip pliers are pretty dang handy for a homeowner
  • Screwdrivers - bulk pack, precision, torx, you name it
  • Bondhus hex keys - I am especially fond of their screwdriver hex keys with the ball end and pro-hold tips
  • Battery operated laser levels that **** to the wall are a luxury tool that I like to have for honey do's
 
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+1 on the ratcheting wrenches. Best new thing in hand tools since vice grip pliers, and a lot of guys don't have them. It's my go to gift, and they go on sale for cheap all the time.
 
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Agentwho said:
I have this little gearwrench socket/bit set and find myself using it often. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0062FSAVI/?tag=atomicindus08-20
Comes with a nice variety of small standard n metric sockets along with common torx, allen, slotten and philips bits. Plus it's just in your price point.
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Lowe's also has a very similar Kobalt set.

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-35-Piece-Standard-SAE-and-Metric-Mechanic-s-Tool-Set-with-Hard-Case/3387640?cm_mmc=SCE_PLA-_-ToolsAndHardware-_-MechanicsTools-_-3387640:Kobalt&CAWELAID=&kpid=3387640&CAGPSPN=pla&store_code=2848&k_clickID=f13e8474-3666-4323-bb73-40a1f8ba5515&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIgaX5r_6R2AIVBLjACh1FDAspEAQYAyABEgIRDPD_BwE
 
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