Hot Holiday Gift Ideas for the DIYer

Finding the perfect gift for them is a formidable task, a lot like trying to find the perfect gift for Santa Claus.

Well, if you know someone who likes to build projects as much as Santa, your search is over, courtesy of Rockler Woodworking and Hardware. Rockler recently conducted an online survey of woodworkers and DIYers. They were asked what they would like to receive as a gift, and what projects they are currently building.

The response was overwhelming, with more than 12,000 DIYers indicating their preferences on these subjects and more. As a result, Rockler has prepared for you some great gift solutions for those hard-to-buy-for types.

Almost 60 percent of respondents said their current projects include home construction/remodeling and building furniture. Excellent stocking stuffers that your favorite DIYer will surely appreciate in this category include the Clamp-It Assembly Square, the JIG IT Shelf Drilling Jig, and the Rockler/Insty-Drive 18-Piece Self-Centering and Countersink Set.

The Clamp-It Assembly Square, which guarantees a 90-degree joint every time, can handle a wide variety of woodworking and DIY projects, from picture frame joinery and drawer assembly to framing a deck and installing handrails and balusters.

Another innovative gift idea is the JIG IT Shelf Drilling Jig, which quickly and accurately spaces shelf pin holes on existing cabinetry or new construction, allowing for adjustable shelf spacing.

The Rockler/Insty-Drive 18-Piece Self-Centering and Countersink Set, meanwhile, is a great gift for any home-improvement enthusiast. It can handle any drilling application, converting from drilling and countersinking to installing perfectly centered hinge or hardware screws in seconds without rechucking any bits.

For the woodworker on your list, a 4-Piece Safety Kit is a must-have item to ensure workshop safety. In Rockler’s online survey, more than 40 percent of respondents said they would like a saw and/or saw accessory when asked what woodworking tool or supply they would most like to receive as a gift.

The Safety Kit includes a magnetic push stick with ergonomic handle for table saw and router table use, two angled push blocks for jointer and router table applications, and a table featherboard that fits standard ¾ inch x 3/8 inch miter slots.

When asked what they are planning to build as a gift this year, more than 31 percent of those surveyed said a children’s item was at the top on their list. An easy-to-build and fun children’s project is Rockler's wooden High Chair Plan with accompanying tray hardware.