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17 Tools That Will Make Great Father’s Day Gifts

Browse this list of tools and gear to find gift ideas for the handy guy in your family.

By Patrick McCombe

Getting the right Father’s Day gift can be really tough. Fortunately, most of the dads I know love tools. If you have a handy or even not-so-handy dad that you need to shop for, check out this list of cool tools that can help the dad in your life pull off all kinds of home and shop projects. There are things for every budget and all of the tools featured excel at their respective jobs. The list is curated to ensure that any pick will be a big hit on Dad’s special day.

Happy Father’s Day from Fine Homebuilding!

 

  • Tools & Materials 1
    Superdurable Tool Tote

    The sturdy and flexible Veto DR-XL tool bag makes it easy to keep your small job-site tools close at hand.

  • Tools & Materials 2
    Cutting-Edge Router

    The compact Bosch GKF12V-25 12v cordless router shines for edge profiling.

  • Tools & Materials 3
    Rock-Solid Right-Angle Drill

    I’ve always been skeptical of battery-operated tools that claim to be direct replacements for corded tools, but when my corded right-angle drill was stolen and I needed a replacement, I…

  • Tools & Materials 4
    Compact Blade-Right Circular Saw
    Compact Blade-Right Circular Saw

    First look at the Makita XSH04ZB 61⁄2-in. subcompact cordless circular saw.

  • Tools & Materials 5
    Easy-Stow Sawhorses

    These sturdy steel horses adjust quickly for any task or job site.

  • Tools & Materials 6
    Labor-Saving Laser

    The PLS 480 and Red System kit is a crew favorite in the field

  • Tools & Materials 7
    Stacking Portable Tool-Storage System

    Clear lids, open-top totes, and easy-locking connectors make Milwaukee's rolling Packout system an easy choice for job-site storage.

  • Tools & Materials 8
    Superportable Sliding Miter Saw

    With its 36V battery, this 7 1/2 in. cordless saw can last a day or more on one charge, even at a production-carpentry pace.

  • Tools & Materials 9
    cordless chainsaws
    3 Cordless 16-in. Chainsaws Reviewed

    We tested 16-in. cordless chainsaws from DeWalt, Makita, and Milwaukee, and the best choice depends on whether light weight or total runtime is more important to you.

  • Tools & Materials 10
    No-Wind Chalkline

    This sturdy, self-retracting chalkline is tough to beat.

  • Tools & Materials 11
    Perfect Pencil

    I’m always just a quick spin away from having a sharp point.

  • Tools & Materials 12
    Foam-Finger Featherboard

    The FeatherPro locks into a miter slot to provide just the right amount of pressure needed to prevent kickback.

  • Tools & Materials 13
    Compact Thermal Camera
    Compact Thermal Camera

    The Flir One Pro can turn your smartphone into a thermal imaging camera, giving you the ability to find hidden problems without resorting to demolition.

  • Tools & Materials 14
    Capable Compact Drivers

    Tool review: Makita Sub-Compact Cordless Impact Driver (XDT15ZB) and Makita Sub-Compact Cordless Drill (XFD11ZB).

  • Tools & Materials 15
    framing hammers
    Best-Ever Framing Hammers

    The prices might scare off some, but for a professional who swings a hammer every day, here are two smart choices.

  • How-To 16
    Video: Using a Pocket-Hole Jig

    A pocket-hole jig makes cabinet assembly fast and easy.

  • Tools & Materials 17
    Tool Review: 18v Cordless Multitools

    Modern batteries make this problem-solving tool even more useful.

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