If you have a DIY-er in your immediate circle, tools can make a great holiday gift. For something a little out of the ordinary that will last a lifetime, check out This Old House's list of heirloom tools. These are so well made, they can survive a generation or two...
A high-quality saw is handy around the house. Lee Valley's rip dovetail saw ($130) has fine teeth and a bubinga wood handle.
Garret Wade's Hand Drill ($109) won't ever run out of batteries. They also carry a less expensive cast iron version that's $30.
Everyone needs a good hammer. Estwing's finish hammer is forged from a single piece of steel and wrapped with a leather handle.
Garrett Wade's four-fold rule ($23) is beautiful, crafted from wood, and lies flat and straight.
Jorgensen (a Chicago company) offers a wooden clamp, or handscrew, that forcefully cradles a surface without harming your project. Made from hard maple, it also looks lovely.
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These are stunning. I think I may have just found boyfriend's Christmas gifts!
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