Nifty DIY tool / gadget gift ideas

[John Rumm]

We seem to have reached that time of year. Any suggestions for good DIY themed gifts?

[GB]

This is actually not that bad an idea. Most profile gauges don't have the width and depth to go round a toilet, say. So, even if you have a 'proper' one, this is a useful addition to the toolset.

I've just been fitting some flooring, and I take my hat off to people who do this for a living!

[newshound]

I've been pretty impressed by the Parkside tools from Lidl. I have several of their small sets (the latest a mini ratchet wrench with some

1/4 drive sockets and a few hex torx, screwdrivers, and "alan key" bits, the whole thing pocketable). I see no reason to suppose their larger ones should not be OK.

[Owain Lastname]

A generator or large power bank?

For people in Scotland, a set of smoke/heat/CO alarms for the new regulations.

A USB endoscope, as face-to-face GP appointments still seem hard to get.

I put my christmas lights up with my new staplegun (Aldi special) the other day.

Owain

[Harry Bloomfield, Esq.]

Owain Lastname laid this down on his screen :

..and a DIY surgery kit to go with it?

[Owain Lastname]

Not sure my arms are long enough to use it

Owain

[Robin]

a hardy one for the stockings of spouses/partners so they can produce as need arises?

(I cannot vouch for the quality of that item; and many others are available)

[Andrew]

Curved spirit level for undulating ground ? :-)

[Andrew]

Something to shove up Nicola's arse .

See above.

[Jim GM4DHJ ...]

cheap and nasty tools ...the giver won't get complaints from the giftee the giftee won't complain when they fall apart and the manufacturer knows that...everybody happy

[Brian Gaff (Sofa]

First aid kit? Panic button? grin. Brian

[wasbit]

Leatherman or decent quality clone. Brilliant as an emergency toolkit.

[Brian]

A few years back, my daughters bought me one of those miniature battery screw drivers - the Wow Stick.

I have some dexterity issues after a stroke in 2006 and my fingers tire very easily ( sounds silly until you experience it - even writing is a problem). The Wow Stick is ideal for small electronic items etc - it uses the small bits which are easily available.

[Brian]

I bought one of the rechargeable Dremel clones. For about £15, including various accessories, it has proved excellent.

Likewise, I?ve bought some power tools from Aldi and found them more than adequate.

[Bob Eager]

Yes, bought one of those for my son last year.

[George Miles]

oscillating multi tool so many people dont know how useful they are

[Dave Plowman (News]

Years ago I had a Ryobi cordless Dremel clone. Which was absolutely perfect for me. Never been able to find a decent replacement that was so nice to use. I've bought a couple since - but either too big or too small for comfortable use.

[newshound]

Another +1 for the Lidl one. I use that more than my mains ones, now. Grab one next time they appear!

[newshound]

+1. I'm surprised that more people don't seem to go for the Crunch. (Overcentre toggle pliers, like a Mole: very useful).