A good tool holder can last a lifetime, and this one (made in the USA) is built just for that. The tool shield protects sharp objects and is included in the package.
Manufacturer: Antra
This helmet is highly rated and has all the standard bells & whistles that you would expect from an auto-darkening welder helmet. It also meets ANSI Z87. It meets ANSI Z87 standards. This means it is safe for welding, plasma cutting and grinding without breaking the bank.
For the Woodworker Who Loves Quality: TruscoST-350-B 2-Level Toolbox
Manufacturer:Trusco
Theres something almost intangible about interacting with an item of exceptional quality- an aura given off. This toolbox is beautifully made. With nary a piece of plastic in sight, you know its built for the long haul.
Manufacturer:Rockler
This set of DIY bartool turning kits is perfect for gifting or making your own. Pick your preferred wood and get to work!
For the Person who has Literally Everything:More Battery
Manufacturer:Various
At a certain point in time, you run out of different tools you need (or space in your shop). What then? You can’t have enough batteries for your cordless tools collection if you want to be a master woodworker. Pick up an extra battery (or three) and never miss a moment of woodworking time waiting for a charge.
The Accurate Woodworker: Woodpeckers 1281 Woodworking Square
Manufacturer:Woodpeckers
A square is only good if it is square. Woodpeckers promises that their square will be perfectly square. Jokes aside: Using a precision tool like this will make your projects run smoothly and give you better results when cutting or assembling.
For the Maker: Custom branding iron
The Bench Dog Tools No. 5 Jack Plane
The humble plane is a tool that inspires woodworkers like few other tools. This premium product is an affordable alternative to antique plane restoration. It comes straight out of the box sharp and precise.
For Finishing Fanatics:DCW210 13cm Sander
Manufacturer:DeWalt
A portable sander that allows you to keep dust far from your shop is an underrated idea. The sander has a powerful brushless motor with a dust-sealed switch, a speed dial that ranges from 8,000 to 22,000 rpm, and a cloth dust bag that snaps onto the positive-locking dust port tube.
Manufacturer:Fisch
These bits were tested earlier in the fall by our Editor-In Chief, who proclaimed them to be among the best I’ve ever used. Today, we stand by this declaration. Though not the cheapest on the market, youre not going to find a faster, cleaner-cutting bit out there.
For the Live-Edge Slab Lover: Woodpeckers Slab Flattening Mill
Manufacturer:Woodpeckers
While you can build a homemade slab-flattening jig, you cant match the robustness and precision of something engineered specifically for the task. Woodpeckers Slab Flattening Mill can provide flat slabs every time.
For the Woodworker That Needs It All: Dremel Digilab LC40 Laser Cutter
Digital laser cutters are truly a versatile tool, and this one packs a lot of tricks into a very compact package. Its both safe (first laser cutter to receive UL approval) and easy to use, with a color touch-screen control and a web-based interface. It is not an impulse purchase, but it is definitely worth the investment.
Product Recommendations
These are the tools and supplies we use every day in our shop. Although we may be compensated for sales made through our links, these products have been carefully chosen for their utility and quality.
