Top 45 Affordable Gifts for Woodworkers

This little multipurpose tool is AMAZING and is my favorite tool in the workshop and makes a great stocking stuffer!

It can be used in so many configurations and has so many applications – spacings, angles, and transfer measurements. It even has a built-in level.

Ever since I got one of these, I use it with pretty much every project!

You can never have too many pencils…and these carpenter pencils work double as hard with the printed rulers!

Be sure to bundle it with the sharpener too!

Spreading wood glue well and evenly is an important part of building with wood.

This silicone brush set comes with a tiny glue holder, brush and spreader making it really handy. Clean up is a breeze with the silicone.

This is a great upgrade to the wood glue bottle. All the glue applicator attachments make applying glue uniform, easy and less messy in all types of applications and situations!

Have you tried getting glue out of a bottle?

You have to turn it upside down and shake it till the glue makes its way to the nozzle.

The Glu-bot glue dispenser is absolutely brilliant! Squeeze at any angle and the glue is out. It helps saves so much time in the wood shop!

A woodworker needs to deal with fractions – lots of fractions. This quick-read tape measure is absolutely life-changing! It saves time with all the basic fractions marked right there including their decimal equivalents!

I have 2 of these and I absolutely love these magnetic wristbands!

It makes building so much easier when you don’t have to keep reaching across your project for screws!

These multipurpose project blocks can be used for many applications.

They can be used to elevate and hold a project off of a work surface without clamps. Plus it has a non-marring tip that is perfect for holding projects while painting or staining.

This panel carrier is a game-changer!

It will help them carry and transport a full sheet of plywood (that’s a 4′ x 8′ panel which is pretty heavy) all by themselves.

Ever since I got it, I no longer dread carrying the panel from my car to the workshop or moving it around when I am alone.

This right-angle drill attachment is absolutely genius! It makes it super easy to get into tight spaces that typically, you wouldn’t be able to reach with your drill.

This pipe clamp is super affordable and the best part is that there is no restriction on the size of the clamp because they can buy the pipe that goes in it!

As a woodworker, the need to create even spacing is very important in various projects. They will find this set of reusable shims is very handy when building any project. The shims come in a set of varying sizes!

If they use hand tools to make projects, they will definitely appreciate this marking knife.

It helps make markings that help make precise cuts with a saw or chisel.

The blade is double-beveled making it perfect for right and left-hand use.

Great for all types of projects – from installing pictures to cabinets, a laser level is a must-have in a woodworker’s toolbox.

If you feel like splurging, this Bosch laser level is the best one on the market.

You can give them a full-size hand planer if you like but this trimming hand planer is not only small enough to be a stocking stuffer but it is extremely handy in many finishing jobs.

Getting an accurate measurement of thickness of the wood boards is extremely critical to the success of woodworking projects.

This digital caliper makes it easy to get those measurements.

This little drill guide is great for making accurate holes making it possible to use it as a dowel joinery or as an alternative to a drill press.

Precise scribing and marking is extremely important to get a professional finish in projects. These scribing and marking kit has multiple colored pencils and scriber to cover all possible situations.

If you ask a woodworker what they spend the most time on their workshop, they will admit, it is looking for the pencil they just put down!

These retractable clip on pencil holders are the simplest solution and they are going to love this simple yet extremely helpful gift!

This unique Quick Flip tool that helps you drill a countersunk hole, flip the bit, and then drive a pocket hole – without having to change out the bit.

Ever since I discovered this little handy tool, I use it every time I need to drive a screw.

The Dewalt drill bit set is a great quality drill bit set and includes a great range of drill bit sizes.

This Forstener bit set is a great collection to help them make the perfect holes.

Remember how woodworkers keep losing pencils?

We also keep misplacing small tools and it is imperative to have an apron with lots of pockets so we can have our most use tools handy and organized.

This leather apron is a great durable option.

This is one of my favorite tools too! It helps me make reproducible cuts using my circular saw quickly and accurately.

If they build any kind of furniture or cabinets, the Rip cut saw guide will be a very handy tool.

You will never hear a woodworker complaining about having too many clamps. This one-handed trigger clamp and spreaders will definitely come in handy in any wood shop.

If you are feeling generous, be sure to check out all the other lengths as well. A variety of lengths will definitely be appreciated!

This is a life saver- literally! Huge dust collection systems can be very expensive but I love using this small port hose kit so I can connect my shop vac with my sander or BladeRunner X2 so I don’t have to breathe in any of the sawdust!

Every woodworker builds cabinet doors or drawers. This cabinet hardware jig makes attaching the hardware a breeze! I use it all the time!

Why go old school when you can have a  digital protractor! It is used to measure angles between cuts of boards. I love the improved accuracy!

If they are into woodworking, I bet they would love to make cutting boards – if they don’t already make them. This cutting board kit makes a great gift – for them to enjoy while making it and also once it is made!

Chisels are a very integral part of woodworking – whether they are just starting out or are a professional.

This durable chisel set comes with a wooden storage box to store the chisels safely!

A pull saw is an important addition to any woodworker’s workshop and gets lots of mileage. I recently got this Japanese pull saw and it is great for quick flush cuts! It is super light and the handle has a great grip!

Dowels are a great woodworking joinery method and this self-centering doweling jig makes it super easy for them to assemble door frames, cabinets etc.

This little gadget measures angles and can be used on blades of saws  – miter saw, table saw, etc. Precision is key in setting up angles in the woodworking world.

Pocket holes are a great quick way to join wood. They may already have a larger pocket hole system, but this little Kreg 320 system packs a whole lot of bang! It makes it easier to work with larger boards. Trust me, they will love it!

The setup blocks are perfect if they use a table saw or router. These set up blocks help set the distance of the fence, the height of blades or bits. They are much faster and more accurate than using a combined ruler.

This circle cutting  jig makes it super easy to cut circles with a router.

This ear protection with bluetooth is a  great way to stream music or podcasts in the workshop and block out all the noisy tools at the same time for much-needed ear protection.

I have the IsoTunes PRO 2.0 and I love it!

There is also the new IsoTunes Free that you might absolutely love!

Safety is most important with any power tool! This GRR-RIPPER push block protects hands while using a table saw or router.

One of the most important parts of building anything is making sure the project is square. This corner clamping jig makes it easy to get everything square. I use it all the time… especially while building drawers.

This WORX tools SwitchDriver drill/driver with dual bits is a new favorite in my shop!

It easily helps drill pilot holes and drive the screws without having to carry two drills or manually switching out the bit each time! It will make a really great addition to any woodworker’s workshop!

We can never have enough clamps in the workshop. These parallel bar clamps are a must-have for any woodworker.

They help keep all the boards aligned and parallel as you join them.

This is my favorite pocket hole jig and is super versatile.

If they are a beginner woodworker, or they love building furniture and don’t own a pocket hole jig yet, this Kreg 720 will make a great gift!

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