Self Gifting Ideas for Woodworkers

Tis The Season To Give To Yourself. The season of giving is approaching fast. This year don’t forget to include yourself on the shopping list. Here are our top picks for treating yourself this holiday season.

#1 - Convertible Benchtop Router

The folding base on this convertible benchtop router table can be quickly reconfigured for benchtop use, wall-mounted use, or collapsed entirely for storage or transport.

#2 - Volt King 10-Outlet Heavy-Duty Power Station

Increase productivity with this heavy duty power station. The Volt King combines multi-outlet capacity, tilt-out LED task lighting and handy USB ports to charge your devices. It’s the perfect addition to your shop.

#3 - WorkTunes Digital AM/FM Stereo Headphones

Listen to music instead of your power tools! The built-in AM/FM tuner in these comfortable headphones features seek/scan tuning buttons, a low-battery indicator, and the ability to pre-set up to ten different stations.

#4 - Excelsior 5 Speed Mini Lathe

Have you always wanted to learn turning? At just a few hundred bucks, this budget-friendly mini lathe is perfect for turning small projects including pens, bowls and so much more! With solid cast-iron construction and a robust 1/2 hp motor, this little workhorse rivals features found in much larger lathes.

#5 - 4-Piece Straight Router Bit Set

Cut tight-fitting dados, grooves and rabbets for your cabinetry and furniture with this four-piece boxed set of straight router bits. The set includes the most commonly used straight bits: 1/4", 3/8", 1/2" and 3/4", and comes in a convenient storage box.

#6 - Woodworker's Journal Magazine Subscription

Give the gift that keeps on giving! Woodworkers Journal is published 6 times a year and features great projects, tips and techniques. Each project features shop elevations and exploded views with step-by-step directions. All subscriptions include an all-access pass to premium online content.

#7 - Customized Electric Branding Iron

Part of the reward of woodworking is in making something lasting that will be passed down through many generations. This customized branding iron lets the woodworkers in your life imprint their work with a personalized message that will never fade away

#9 - Bench Cookie Plus Master Kit

Bench cookies make a handy shop accessory. Use them to secure workpieces for sanding, router work or for cutting with a jig saw. They are also handy for getting a workpiece up off the bench for clamps, jigs, etc.

#10 - 5000-Lumen LED Work Light with USB charging Port

The swiveling handle makes it easy to carry. The light itself angles up or down as needed and the USB port allows you to use or charge your digital devices while you work.