Andy Dingley wrote in news: snipped-for-privacy@4ax.com:
If he isn't big on hand tool woodworking already, almost anything from Lie-Nielsen would be good. The quality is enough to convert someone to the handtool side, and the stuff pretty much looks like works of art.
If he already has & uses handplanes, then a scraper plane is an excellent idea...it's one of those revelation type tools, the first time you use it.
This is English English. He means erasers.
John
you do realize that when he does, he'll find all these posts himself?
hello,
yes, but when he does, he can post "good idea" anonymously! woudn't that be great!
cyrille
I misse the original post, sorry. Anyhow ....
Good clamps are still an option. You always have one fewer than you need. I'm thinking of getting some for my wife this Christmas.
I got one at HF cheap, and it works fine.
Well, in my opinion, between the fact that you are making such an effort and the Birthday Present discussed earlier, your husband has everything a man could want or need. Get any bauble from Lee Valley and double up on the Birthday Present and there's one lucky guy.
Dave Hall
yeah, I bought the HF one on sale for $9.99... I got it cuz I'm getting too old to read my steel one.. *groan*
you're welcome... have a great Christmas!
JPGs please.
thank you for clarifying that, John.. lol
Doesn't have to be tools. What kind of wood does he like?? A variety of walnut, cherry, mahogany to stock up the pantry will always bring a smile.
I'm w/ Owen on this one. I suspect we'd be willing to waive the size restrictions. %-) Dave in Fairfax
Ah, the wrapping is SO critical! Post pix to APBW please :)
Clarifying what? What's an eraser got to do with a tin for all the pens and rubbers? lol
Eric
to have more than one of. I appreciate all of your help. I want to be able to surprise him with some items that he won't be expecting.
Too late feor this year, but you should encourage him to go on Amazon.com and make his personal "wish list". This allows people to look him up, and see what he wants. Kinda like a wedding registry.
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Have not read the other replies....
BUT
I would Hand him a few Catalogs or better yet go with him to a woodcraft store etc....not Home Depot etc...and before your get out of the car (or hopefully the truck) ..Just tell him he has 45 minutes to blow (x) $$$$ on himself ... Before HE took you out to dinner...
Bob Griffiths
Didn't you read the whole thread? He is already getting wood for his birthday ;)
Dave Hall
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