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For the Aspiring Kid Woodworker: Pocket Plane
I recommend curating a tool set complete with age-appropriate, quality tools that can serve a budding DIYer and still be a modest investment. Like learning to sew with a junk machine, working with poorly constructed tools can frustrate even the most aspiring woodworker. Children will feel all grown up when they can smooth and shape wood with the Surform pocket plane. Just include a small hammer and any kid will be ready to get their hands dirty.
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For the Accurate Woodworker: Magnetic Featherboard
Setting up a featherboard on a table saw, along with firm pressure against the fence, can help you get smoother, more accurate cuts. This rigid Magswitch magnetic weatherboard is a favorite tool of Tamar Hannah, founder of 3×3 Custom. This versatile featherboard can be used on any table saw, as there’s no miter slot limitation, making it winning gift for woodworkers,
“Whether you have an inexpensive hand-me-down or top-of-the-line table saw, you can mess up a cut by not holding a piece tight to the fence,” Hannah says. “Using this magnetic featherboard is like the opposite of fuss. It’s so simple to position, lock and unlock that it’s a pleasure to use, so I use it more often—and get better cuts.”
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For the Super-Detailed Friend: File Sander
The woodworker in your life will thank you for this gift, as it solves a common challenge that many encounter—how to get into nooks and crannies with a sander. This is where the Wen file sander comes in. This lightweight (2.4 pounds) sander is built solid, but allows easy maneuvering while filing effortlessly. On top of that, it comes with three different sanding belts of various coarseness (80, 120 and 320 grit). Best for mill work and shaping, I also found it useful to fix a sticky cabinet door while it was still attached.
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