Chritmas wish list - under $50

[ltcmontana]

Long time lurker but you guys are the experts. Starting to fill a brand new 30X40 shop. Looking for ideas the family can get me for the "shop."

We have a 'name draw because of so many involved. Any ideas?

 

[brownbagg]

jack stands, can never have too many

 

[crewchief888]

$49.99 gift card to HF


i had to be the first


without knowig what you already have, or dont have, or what the shops use is, automotive, wedling, wood working, it's kinda hard to say...

 

[sherlocktk]

a LOT of those sun glass clips for visors, attached to every piece of machinery to hold a pair of safety glasses. And safety glasses to go with it. Its the only way I actually use them.

 

[64Trvlr]

a LOT of those sun glass clips for visors, attached to every piece of machinery to hold a pair of safety glasses. And safety glasses to go with it. Its the only way I actually use them.

That's a hell of an idea, THANKS!

I'm going to pick up a half dozen tomorrow when I go the the big city.

 

[RbrtAWhyt]

Gift cards. I used to tell people to give me gift cards to Sears, but since Craftsman has went to hell, just plain old visa gift cards. You can order from Tooltopia or any tool seller of your choice...

 

[d.mcfarland]

HVLP paint gun if you don't already have one! With a shop that big you better be doing some big projects! I like the VISA gift card idea mentions above. Gives you the option to use it anywhere and on anything!

 

[swivel'n]

I always like lots of nice pliers!! Jackstands like mentioned. I always seem to need two more than i have. Also shop lights, like the craftsman's stand alone ones with the stand.

 

[NUTTSGT]

Gifts cards to HD, Lowe's and Menard's are good too.

 

[snowboarda42]

Summit Racing gift cards
Boxes of Nitrile gloves
Hand Cleaner by the gallon
Cordless Led Drop Light
Batteries for your power tools

 

[zkling]

$50 cash --> the ultimate gift card. Then watch Craigslist for what ever you need.

 

[Slickster76]

Some people view gift cards as impersonal, but I prefer them. Nobody knows what I have in my garage so I usually end up getting duplicates or items I don't use. Gift cards let me get what I know I need/want. If someone gives me a card, I usually show them what I used their gift on so they can see my happiness of having something that I didn't have before.

 

[ltcmontana]

Thanks for all of the recommendations. I have a full list now.

 

[May Pop]

Retractable extension cord.
Retractable drop cord.
Fire extingusher

 

[leadfootloon]

Ammunition, lead its the new gold

 

[GDM]

Mandatory "Don't touch my tools sign"

 

[muckerbarry]

jack stands, can never have too many

Fact.

 

[parnass]

My wife bought me a Thread Checker nut and bolt thread checker. I hung it in my workshop and have used it several times, especially while sorting my nut and bolt collection.

http://www.amazon.com/Nut-Bolt-Thread-Checker-Inch/dp/B0048O0YC8/ref=pd_bxgy_hi_img_y

https://www.threadtoolsupply.com/sae-inch-thread-checker.html

It costs about $30 through Amazon.com