Birthday gift ideas?

[T56 Impala]

Okay, so my birthday is coming up. My family wants to know what I would like for a gift. Honestly, I have no idea! I buy what I need when I need it or want it. I'm asking you for some help here.

You may know I'm a Craftsman guy. I like the tools, the quality and the warranty. I have lots of stuff. A whole roll away full of stuff at that! What tools would make a great addition to my box?

I'm a weekend warrior/collector in case that matters!

 

[ToolGlutton]

I thought you are asking a gift idea for your significant other.

Considering that you are a Craftsman guy, my guess is that you would like a set of blue titanium thin-profile 3-pc ratchets plus a $200 Sears gift card.

Okay, so my birthday is coming up. My family wants to know what I would like for a gift. Honestly, I have no idea! I buy what I need when I need it or want it. I'm asking you for some help here.

You may know I'm a Craftsman guy. I like the tools, the quality and the warranty. I have lots of stuff. A whole roll away full of stuff at that! What tools would make a great addition to my box?

I'm a weekend warrior/collector in case that matters!

 

[eschoendorff]

How about some of the specialty things fro Craftsman Professional???? You know... the Sears.com or "catalog only" stuff???

Might be worth your while to stop by Sear, grab a Craftsman tool catalog and a sharpie, and start circling things....

 

[T56 Impala]

Already have 2 sets of the 80th anniversary ratchets. $200 card isn't a bad suggestion. I hate birthdays. Not because I'm getting older, but because my family INSISTS on buying me stuff.

 

[eschoendorff]

Already have 2 sets of the 80th anniversary ratchets. $200 card isn't a bad suggestion. I hate birthdays. Not because I'm getting older, but because my family INSISTS on buying me stuff.

Oh you poor SOB.... stop whining and accept your gifts like a man!

 

[Danglerb]

Seems to me the only one getting a "gift" out of a lot of this type of purchase is the store. I buy what I want, when its on sale etc.

When your 10 years old and have no way to get a nice bicycle on your own, wow a gift of one is real special, but being 50 and circling things in the Craftsmen catalog that you don't want badly enough to buy anyway is sad.

 

[jay50]

Oh you poor SOB.... stop whining and accept your gifts like a man!

Maybe a few crying towels from the bath decor department could be put to better use...

 

[wrenchr]

Oh you poor SOB.... stop whining and accept your gifts like a man!

Get your head out of your ***!!!

 

[T56 Impala]

Sorry if I sound whiny... geez. My Parents get pissed if I don't give them a list. Sorry your family doesn't have this tradition. I could really care less and have told them on every occasion that I don't want a gift. Still they request one. I figured that I could get something I could add to the collection that won't cost them an arm and a leg. Just by posting this I figured you could see my total lack of effort. I guess not.

Never mind.

 

[dxdexter]

How about Craftsman Socks.

Craftsman Workwear 2pk Crew Socks: 12.00 pair

 

[ToolGlutton]

Send these to your parents:

1) A set of Snap on screwdrivers. I'm also a Craftsman guy, but Craftsman screwdrivers (pro series included) are totally ****.

2) A Snap on 3/8" dr long flex-head ratchet.

3) A SK 3/8" dr roto ratchet.

4) A Snap on 1/2" dr breaker bar.

5) A set of SK combination wrenches.

These are about $60-$150 each and all make good gifts.

Sorry if I sound whiny... geez. My Parents get pissed if I don't give them a list. Sorry your family doesn't have this tradition. I could really care less and have told them on every occasion that I don't want a gift. Still they request one. I figured that I could get something I could add to the collection that won't cost them an arm and a leg. Just by posting this I figured you could see my total lack of effort. I guess not.

Never mind.

 

[JayL]

Maybe a few crying towels from the bath decor department could be put to better use...

LOL !!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY ....

Probably a bigger GC will be good for the next 50% GW sale.

 

[Danglerb]

Ask for a case of anti monkey **** powder.

 

[wrenchr]

Ask for a case of anti monkey **** powder.

http://www.antimonkeybutt.com/

 

[ephotrod]

This maybe a very bad suggestion, but a suggestion none the less. I would say tell your parents and your family to join together and buy you a makita, Milwaukee, or snap on 1/2 cordless impact. It is very handy and makes life a lot easier.

Even if you have a air compressor it is still nice to have a cordless impact. Never know when someone has a flat on the side of the road.
Josh

 

[eschoendorff]

Ask for a case of anti monkey **** powder.

I tried it... and quite honestly, nothing cools my balls like Gold Bond. The Monkey **** stuff ain't even close.

 

[Hoot]

How about a Snap On F80, or a variant of? Seriously...... I'm definitely a Craftsman kinda guy myself, and always will be. I'm far from being a "pro-wrencher", so Craftsman stuff is definitely good enough for what I use it for. But getting an F80 (tip from board members about a good buy on Ebay) was an eye opener.

 

[jay50]

This maybe a very bad suggestion, but a suggestion none the less. I would say tell your parents and your family to join together and buy you a makita, Milwaukee, or snap on 1/2 cordless impact. It is very handy and makes life a lot easier.

Even if you have a air compressor it is still nice to have a cordless impact. Never know when someone has a flat on the side of the road.
Josh

Better yet, since you don't have any real tool needs you can think of, how about telling them to donate $s to the presidental candidate of your choice...

 

[eschoendorff]

Okay, seriously, why not just ask for Sears gift cards? Easy for them easy for you and you don't have to stress out over this anymore...

 

[lhatch]

Happy Birthday.. Yea,, gift card and you go shop and get what you want.

Tool I live by, saws-all, plasma cutter, sockets, screw drivers, etc. Maybe upgrade what you use the most.

 

[dxdexter]

How about a necktie. Just keep it away from the drill press.

 

[Rickster]

Ratchets! Can never have enough ratchets! Check out the Craftsman catalog for some flex, shorty or longer ratchets or how about a set of thread chasers?

 

[wilbilt]

I don't do birthdays.

If I make it through the day without anyone reminding me it's my birthday, that's the perfect gift.

How about a nice set of cordless tools?

 

[dxdexter]

Everyone can always use a new set of drawers. These have a toolbelt attached.

 

[eschoendorff]

Our Snap On guy sells socks - something like $5 a pair. Nice heavy cotton.... thinking of getting me some....

Thread chasers are a FANTASTIC idea if you don't already have them!

 

[wilbilt]

Everyone can always use a new set of drawers. These have a toolbelt attached.

I'd rather have some draws.

 

[RbrtAWhyt]

Okay, so my birthday is coming up. My family wants to know what I would like for a gift. Honestly, I have no idea! I buy what I need when I need it or want it. I'm asking you for some help here.

You may know I'm a Craftsman guy. I like the tools, the quality and the warranty. I have lots of stuff. A whole roll away full of stuff at that! What tools would make a great addition to my box?

I'm a weekend warrior/collector in case that matters!

I always tell my family I only want Sears gift cards. You can use them online to get the stuff you cant get in the store...

 

[rsanter]

go for the gift card
that way you can get the bargains when you want them

bob

 

[64merc]

thread chasers, new C-man indexable pry bar, ratchet(s), anything else that you may already have but could use an upgrade (B-days are perfect for this)

 

[eschoendorff]

I don't do birthdays.

If I make it through the day without anyone reminding me it's my birthday, that's the perfect gift.

How about a nice set of cordless tools?

You too, eh???? My wife, on the other hand, likes to celebrate her birth week