Ask your Men for me!

Brila09 Posted: Jul 16, 2008 11:04 AM

Ask your Men for me!

FH mentioned a while back that he would like a tool set. I have no clue where to start or what brand would be decent. For his birthday, I want to get him a little of everything. Could you please ask your guys for me if they were to receive a tool set what would they want included in it? TIA!!!!

eperlman Posted: Jul 16, 2008 11:19 AM

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There's already tool boxes with a lot of tools in it you can get at Lowes. Maybe you should get him something like that along with some other tools. Now does he want some power tools also or just hand tools? You may want to get him a Dewalt drill or something along with other stuff.

My DH is a contractor so he has a work room in our basement that's FULL of all his tools, electronic power tools, table saws, etc.

karabara Posted: Jul 16, 2008 11:20 AM

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my dad thinks sears sells the best tools - i would buy a set already put together, unless there are any 'special needs'

mls282 Posted: Jul 16, 2008 11:22 AM

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Buy a set. They come in a case for storage...
Men LOVE power tools for some reason so I would recommend looking for something that would include a power drill or something (they are Very useful around the house).

Good luck!

mls282 Posted: Jul 16, 2008 11:23 AM

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Sears...
check out these

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/v_10153_12605_Tools

Brila09 Posted: Jul 16, 2008 11:26 AM

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I'm definitely thinking a regular set along with a power drill with the different attatchments.

Wow, I didnt realize how expensive they can get!

mls282 Posted: Jul 16, 2008 11:34 AM

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Yeah if you don't have a basic homeowners tool set that would be where you want to start.... like these...
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00934202000P?vName=Tools&cName=Tool+Sets&sName=Home+Owner+Tool+Sets

or

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00933083000P?mv=rr

And then a power drill set if you want..

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00911834000P?vName=Tools&cName=Portable+Power+Tools&sName=Drills

stinenandy2010 Posted: Jul 16, 2008 11:35 AM

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I know this is such a typical 'girl' answer but FH wants a tool set as well and when we were in Lowes's it was the BLUE set. That's all I remember, it was the only blue one, he says thats the best brand. He's an engineer so I would take his word.

Edited b/c I found out its KOBALT, thats the name.

FuTuRe MrS MaZz Posted: Jul 16, 2008 11:44 AM

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i would go with craftsman and sears is def THE tool place! HTH

alli3131 Posted: Jul 16, 2008 11:47 AM

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My FH and I are both tool nuts....me not as bad as he is but still I love them.

I would think about a power set. I got FH the Ryobi 18V kit. It is awesome and I think I use it more than he does. He still says it is the best Valentines day gift I ever got him. they are $159 at home depot.

And if you want to spend more $$$ then the Dewalt but Ryobi is great for around the house

SusiBtoM Posted: Jul 16, 2008 11:50 AM

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Sears carries the Craftsman line which is one of the best.

That's all my dad used in his years of construction work and why I've followed suit and am starting to outfit MY tool box with Craftsman tools. Most of mine are hand me downs from my dad.

A couple of power tools is also a great way to start - cordless drill with a bit set, cordless screwdriver. If he plans on cutting wood, then a nice skill saw or a reciprocating saw (Milwaukee brand Sawz All) would be good.

Brila09 Posted: Jul 16, 2008 11:53 AM

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Keep em coming ladies!!

I am so foreign to this stuff. If I do this I want to make sure it will be quality stuff that he'll get a lot of use out of. We'd definitely be using this stuff for around the house.

Brila09 Posted: Jul 16, 2008 11:55 AM

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Theres so many different brands and kinds of stuff to choose from. Its overwhelming. Either way, I'm definitely going to go into a sears and home depot and I pray there is someone there who is going to be able to help me. I just want some info beforehand so I don't look totally clueless!

alli3131 Posted: Jul 16, 2008 12:25 PM

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What is your FH going to be doing with the tools (what type of projects) that might help in tryign to decide what he needs

PegaLega Posted: Jul 16, 2008 12:29 PM

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DH swears by Dewalt, Makita and Craftsman-and buys everything at Lowes

HTH

Chanwich Posted: Jul 16, 2008 01:02 PM

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My boyfriend is a homebuilder, so he has lots of tools. The ones he loves the most are his Craftsman. I think he got the 283 piece set and it comes in a big case with drawers. He also has lots of power tools, and he said DeWalt are his favorite for those. HTH!