Tools and Tool Buying

[Rich Luna]

Here comes gift giving season. My wife and a couple of my kids have already asked me what I want for Christmas. So now I am ruminating as to what I might put on my list in the under $100 and under $50 range. So far all I can think of is the MCLS "joint maker 3 piece router bit set" at $80, and the Rockler "bench cookies" at 4 for $11.99. If gift giving is part of your tradition, what are you thinking about putting on your list?

[MSWOODcraft]

LOML has finally gotten the hint.  This year she simply asked for my marked-up copy of the Lee Valley catalog!

[Warped and Twisted]

 I already know I'm not going to get what I want. I want the leaders of this country to become honest and actually do something good for this country. Of course there's not a chance.

[JL North GA]

I would like:

Some nice push sticks and things for safety for my tools.

A nice "folder" for my card scrapers (cabinet scraper case).

Some new card scrapers would be nice also.

A new A2 blade for my spokeshave.

Other than that - not much.  Some router bits would be nice - say a nice carbide spiral upcut bit.

[Jon439]

I could use a (not necessarily) new truck for runs to the lumber yard. I would, of course, like it to be fully equipped.

I got a picture of my ideal truck right here.

Yeah, this one will do just fine!

[mathisonr1]

All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth (I can't believe no one said that yet). Really though, would any of us complain if we received clamps. But what I want is about a 2,000 sqft shop.

[grandpabear]

   my family and i have been using this method for years. really works well.

[Beaver Creek Woodworks]

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MSWOODcraft wrote:

LOML has finally gotten the hint.  This year she simply asked for my marked-up copy of the Lee Valley catalog!

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This is my method also.  I make "wish lists" in Woodcraft, Heartville Tool, Lee Valley, etc. and she puts the info out to my family.  I have to say I sneak in a few high dollar items once in awhile.  Santa hasn't bit on them yet though.