20 Gift Ideas For Woodworkers Under $30 For 2023

25 Gift Ideas For Woodworkers Under $25 For 2020
 

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If you're looking for a gift idea for a woodworker, here's some great options that won't break the bank and would be a welcomed accessory to any woodworkers shop. We searched and evaluated hundreds of products so you don't have to. Each of these top picks were hand selected from hundreds of products to ensure they will be a quality gift that any woodworker will appreciate for years to come.


1. Digital Angle Finder


25 Gift Ideas For Woodworkers Under $25 For 2020

Digital Angle Finder by TickTockTools

A digital angle finder is a great accessory for a table saw, band saw, or miter saw.  Not only can the angle finder help to level the saw table but the blade angle can be set by attaching the device with its internal magnets directly to the saw blade.  This handy tool can find many other uses around the shop or home as well when a angle measurement is needed.

2. Wood Moisture Meter

25 Gift Ideas For Woodworkers Under $25 For 2020

Digital Moisture Detector Moisture Tester


Knowing the moisture content in wood is critical in woodworking to determine if wood is ready to be used for a project such as furniture, cabinets, or musical instruments.  In addition to measuring moisture content in wood, this meter has a second operating mode to measure moisture in walls and masonry.

3. Digital Calipers

25 Gift Ideas For Woodworkers Under $25 For 2020

Electronic Digital Vernier Caliper Inch/Metric/Fractions

Any woodworker will welcome a digital caliper in their workshop.  This caliper will make quick and very accurate measurements for a variety of projects.  Having a measurement range of up to 6 inches and a accuracy of 0.001 inch, this tool is very versatile.  Comes with one extra battery.


4. Cabinet Scraper Card Set

25 Gift Ideas For Woodworkers Under $25 For 2020

DFM Blue Curved Cabinet Scraper Card Set

Woodworkers use cabinet scrapers to refine and smooth wood used in fine furniture projects.  This Made in America scraper set will hold a sharp edge and will flex to give the user a feel for the workpiece.

5. Japanese Flush Cut Trim Saw

25 Gift Ideas For Woodworkers Under $25 For 2020

SUIZAN Japanese Flush Cut Trim Saw 5 Inch Hand Saw for Hardwood and Softwood

This is a high quality Japanese made hand "pull saw".  You can easily cut hardwoods or softwoods with the Japanese steel blade.  All SUIZAN products are manufactured in Japan by Japanese master craftsmen with a history of over 100 years in making Japanese hand tools.  This saw is ideal for making flush trim cuts and has many other possible uses for fine woodworking projects.




6. Anti-Fatigue Floor Mat


25 Gift Ideas For Woodworkers Under $25 For 2020

Comfort Step 3/8" Anti-Fatigue Mat with Ribbed Emboss, Black with Yellow Border, 2' x 3


Made of study vinyl construction, this floor mat is designed for increased comfort and will help to reduce fatigue while standing.  The edges are beveled to reduce the trip hazard and can easily be swept or vacuumed clean.

7. Precision Knife Set


25 Gift Ideas For Woodworkers Under $25 For 2020

Precision Knife Set with Blades

This knife set is a great addition to the shop for making precision cuts in wood and veneers.  The lightweight aluminum handle and textured grip reduces fatigue and offers more precision and control for all kinds of projects.  The blade can be changed out in five seconds or less. An assortment of blades and the storage case is included.

8. Depth Gauge

25 Gift Ideas For Woodworkers Under $25 For 2020

Router Table Saw Circular Saw - Depth Gauge

Use this versatile tool to accurately setup the cut depth for router bits and saw blades.  The gauge is made of solid aluminum and is laser marked making it easy to read.  Ensure accurate cuts every time with this easy to use depth gauge.

9. Mini Bar Clamps

25 Gift Ideas For Woodworkers Under $25 For 2020

IRWIN QUICK-GRIP Clamps, One-Handed, Mini Bar, 6-Inch, 4-Pack

A woodworker can never have too many clamps!  This set of four quick-grip mini bar clamps will find many uses around the shop.  Each clamp can extend 6 inches and provide 140 pounds of force using non-marring pads.  Made of sturdy resin construction, these clamps have a one-handed trigger release.

10. Book of Woodworking Tips


25 Gift Ideas For Woodworkers Under $25 For 2020

Book of Woodworking Tips: Over 650 Ingenious Workshop Tips, Techniques, and Secrets

Learn from the experts.  This book includes over 650 tips, techniques, and secrets every woodworker should know to work faster and smatter in the shop.  With 800 color photos and illustrations, this book is the ultimate collection of woodworking tips.

11. Saw Laser Guide


25 Gift Ideas For Woodworkers Under $25 For 2020


Oshlun LG-M01 Miter and Portable Saw Laser Guide, Miter & Portable Saws

This product turns a miter, sliding compound miter, chop, or portable saw into a precision cutting machine.  Installation is done by replacing the outer blade flange with the laser unit.  Once installed, the device will shine an accurate laser line onto the workpiece showing where the cut will be made.  The guide will automatically turn on when the saw blade starts spinning.

12. Sharpening Stone


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1000/6000 Grit Sharpening Stone Whetstones Knife Sharpening Stones


This kit can be used to sharpen, knives, chisels, plane irons, precision tools and more with the double sided #1000 and #6000 grit whetstones.  Also included is a non-slip bamboo base, one knife sharpening angle guide, and a manual.  Don't throw away those dull tools - sharpen them!

13. Right Angle Clamp


25 Gift Ideas For Woodworkers Under $25 For 2020

Right Angle Clamp, Housolution Single Handle 90° Aluminum Alloy Corner Clamp


Use this durable right angle clamp for 90 degree corner joints when making cabinets, picture frames, boxes, and more.  Allows materials of different thicknesses to be joined using the rubberized handle to align and hold workpieces precisely.  Made of premium die-cast aluminum alloy this workshop accessory can be used to clamp wood, glass, metal tubing, and even steel rod with a maximum clamping range of 2.68in/68mm.

14. Digital Protractor

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General Tools 828 Digital Sliding T-Bevel Gauge & Digital Protractor in On

Perfect for measuring and transferring inside and outside angles when building furniture, cabinets, and more.  This digital angle finger features an 8 inch stainless steel blade, impact resistant ABS handle, a steel locking knob, and a large LCD display.  An auto power off feature extends the life of the included battery.

15. Machinist Ruler

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12" 300 mm English Metric Rigid Zero Glare Satin Chrome Stainless Steel Machinist Engineer Ruler

Fine woodworking requires precision measurements to be made.  This premier Japanese made 12 inch ruler is constructed of hardened stainless steel with a satin chrome finish. One side of the ruler has English units and the other has Metric units in photo etched black filled markings providing excellent readability.

16. Super Bright Work Light


25 Gift Ideas For Woodworkers Under $25 For 2020

Super Bright Work Light Glorious-LITE, Equivalent 300W Halogen, IP66 Waterproof

Sometimes you just need some more light and this super bright work light will certainly do it!  Use this light to fill the workshop with 4000 lumens of LED light using only 50W but equivalent to a 300W halogen light.  This light can stand alone or be mounted to a wall or ceiling and is IP66 rated waterproof for extra protection.

17. Glue Applicator Set

25 Gift Ideas For Woodworkers Under $25 For 2020
Rockler Glue Applicator Set

Gluing in woodworking is one of the most critical and potentially nerve-racking steps in completing a project.  Glue must be evenly applied to surfaces in a minimal amount of time with the least amount of overages.  This set from Rockler will help to take the frustration out of the gluing process.  The set comes with four glue applicators allowing you deposit glue precisely where you want it with minimal squeeze-out.  Made of easy to clean materials, this set will be welcomed by any serious woodworker.

18. Woodworking Brush

25 Gift Ideas For Woodworkers Under $25 For 2020

13" Horsehair Woodworking Brush

This 13" bench brush is great for all woodworking needs. The fine and sturdy bristles provide scratch-less dusting on even the most polished surfaces. The hand finished brush with a solid beech wood handle and natural fibers is made to last.  The brush can be cleaned with soap and water if needed.


19. Wheel Marking Gauge



25 Gift Ideas For Woodworkers Under $25 For 2020

Woodworking Marking Scriber Kit With 2 Replacement Cutters

Precision cuts require precise markings.  This 8" marking scribe is used to layout lines parallel to flat wood surfaces to save time on woodworking projects.  The laser engraved graduation marks in both imperial and metric units are used to set an exact mark depth.  Two cutting wheels are included.

20.  Woodworking Push Block Set

25 Gift Ideas For Woodworkers Under $25 For 2020

Fulton Safety Woodworking Push Block and Push Stick Package 5 Piece Set In Safety Orange Color

Keeping safe should be the first priority in the workshop and this 5 piece push block set will help to reach that goal by minimizing kickbacks and protecting hands and fingers while cutting.  These safety orange colored devices guide and control wood feeding through a table saw, band saw, router table, or jointer.  Washable rubber foam pads line the bases of the two small push blocks and the large push block.




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