Tool Gifts Under $5??

[Stuey]

Okay, question - are there any tool gifts that you'd recommend for under $5? You know, things that you'd like to receive yourselves.

I'm mainly interested in items eligible for free super saver shipping or prime shipping on Amazon.com.

I'll discuss my reasons another time. Right now there are three such products that I know of, but more would be great.

 

[mrb]

6-in-1 screwdriver, decent quality aluminum LED flashlight

 

[Stuey]

6-in-1 screwdriver, decent quality aluminum LED flashlight

For under $5, that you would want to receive as a gift? The cheapest 6-in-1 that I know of that is quality is $7.

 

[G1K]

Church key (bottle opener)
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000638C92/?tag=atomicindus08-20
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000HJ76C4/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Small file(s)
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001711QIG/?tag=atomicindus08-20
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001T4FH22/?tag=atomicindus08-20
file card
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000S6M1FS/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Punch
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000KE17JO/?tag=atomicindus08-20
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000ZJYV9W/?tag=atomicindus08-20
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000VDZE7K/?tag=atomicindus08-20
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001D2V3C8/?tag=atomicindus08-20


I think they're all under $5. The starrett seem like a great deal...


R

 

[mrb]

For under $5, that you would want to receive as a gift? The cheapest 6-in-1 that I know of that is quality is $7.

ive seen some decent ones (not the best but good enough for anyone using a $5 tool) that can be had right at the $5 mark

 

[bchee]

I personally wouldn't mind getting one of those Swiss tech multitool keys as a gift. They are between $5-$10 I think
http://www.swisstechtools.com/productdetail.aspx?PID=VZ75GDTdP68A
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0001EFTEC/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[Stuey]

Some of these are great ideas!

I have plenty of $5-10 suggestions already though.

Also, the $5 should include shipping! $3.95 + $6 shipping isn't <$5.

 

[GeorgiaHybrid]

How about one thing every one always forgets where it's at? A tread depth gauge. I swear there are at least 5 of them in my garage (somewhere) and I bought another this week to check the tires on my oldest's car.

 

[Kevin54]

I was at Advanced Auto the other day and they had some small LED flashlights up by the registers. Maybe the size of a roll of quarters or so. Pretty bright and only something like $2.89. I'm going back to pick up about a half a dozen more to put in the glovebox of the cars, toolbox, and a few drawers in the house.

 

[Garage_Mahal]

Magnetic extensions with strong magnets.

 

[Danglerb]

Just do a search on amazon for items under $5 with free super saver shipping, no point in us guessing what you might need.

I usually "fill" to get free shipping with a LONG list from my wife. or something from Lisle or Thexton.

 

[Stuey]

Just do a search on amazon for items under $5 with free super saver shipping, no point in us guessing what you might need.

I usually "fill" to get free shipping with a LONG list from my wife. or something from Lisle or Thexton.

I'm not looking for what I need, I'm looking for what you guys might want.

I don't need any fillers - I pay the $80 a year for Prime membership.

 

[billymade]

Snapon Screwdriver, Flat Tip, Pocket, Orange, .025" tip, 4 3/4
Stock#: SDD204O $3.15

Small Snapon screwdriver with the old style hard handle and it even has a clip to keep it in your front shirt pocket; I use it all day at the shop.... only $3.15!!!!! You could almost buy two!
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...7&group_ID=668&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog

By the way; snapon.com has free shipping!

 

[wyndycity]

This caught my eye recently when I was looking for a filler item for Super Saver Shipping on a future purchase....haven't gotten it yet though...

http://www.amazon.com/AmPro-T11390-2-Lighted-Extension/dp/B000U5WABC/ref=sr_1_709?ie=UTF8&s=hi&qid=1241852729&sr=1-709

1/2" lighted extension....lighted! Can't get any more gimmicky than that but hell, at $3.80, I'd give it a shot!

 

[G1K]

Snapon Screwdriver, Flat Tip, Pocket, Orange, .025" tip, 4 3/4
Stock#: SDD204O $3.15

Small Snapon screwdriver with the old style hard handle and it even has a clip to keep it in your fron shirt pocket; I use it all day at the shop.... only $3.15!!!!! You could almost buy two!
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...7&group_ID=668&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog

By the way; snapon.com has free shipping!

Best one yet.

R

 

[bchee]

Also, the $5 should include shipping! $3.95 + $6 shipping isn't <$5.

holy cow shipping included?
I can't think of anything I want for $1-$2

Maybe a spark plug gap tool, or a cheap tire pressure gauge.

billymade's pocket screwdriver idea is very good.

Here's another one courtesy of billymade - the ratchet rebuild tool to hold the ball bearing in place - it's $1, free shipping. Probably not a lot of people have one.
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/search.asp?partno=SPP744

 

[Stuey]

holy cow shipping included?
I can't think of anything I want for $1-$2

Maybe a spark plug gap tool, or a cheap tire pressure gauge.

That's why Amazon's catalog is preferred, with Prime, shipping is free on super saver shipping eligible items with no minimum order amount. So $5 is $5.

I'm looking for gift ideas, and my rationale was that two $5 gifts might be better than one $10 gift, but I guess $5 might just be too little an amount.

 

[oldtools]

Alot of stuffs at HF for $5.

 

[MyChannellockTools]

Did you want these tools customized?

2/$5.00 vs 1/$10

if you opt in for the less expensive choice you may be disappointed in the quality.

 

[Stuey]

Did you want these tools customized?

2/$5.00 vs 1/$10

if you opt in for the less expensive choice you may be disappointed in the quality.

haha, just yesterday I was wondering where you've been hiding. No, I don't want the tools customized, but I'll keep that in mind for the future.

 

[Delray]

I got a little LED light that clips to the brim of a ball cap as a gift and I use it all the time. I didn't check Amazon but they should be around $5 if they have them.