Thursday, December 04, 2014

By John Voket When it comes to advice on the hottest holiday season gifts to bequeath to your favorite do-it-yourself-ers, I reached out for a few more ideas from Jeff Calcamuggio at buildipedia.com, who recommends:

Rockwell Jawhorse - An extremely versatile workstation that has the ability to simplify any DIY job around the house with its three-leg, steel-constructed sawhorse with clamp. No matter what type of project you are working on, Calcamuggio says the Jawhorse acts as a second set of hands. Rockwell also offers accessories that adapt the Jawhorse for various types of work,including a plywood jaw, log jaw, miter saw station, welding station, and work table. (About $85)

Senco Fusion - A cordless, pneumatic finish nailer that does not require compressed air or a fuel cell. Powered by an 18V lithium-ion battery, the Fusion drives 15 gauge (F-15 model) or 18 gauge (F-18 model) finish nails. Calcamuggio says Senco's Fusion is the perfect tool for any DIYer interested in working on finish carpentry around the home or in the shop. (Around $300)

Dremel Trio - A multipurpose tool that cuts, sands, and routs several different materials including wood, plastic, drywall, tile, and sheet metal. Calcamuggio says the Trio delivers accurate 360-degree cutting and plunge-cut ability with a 90-degree pivoting handle for precision cuts. In addition to a circular cut/edge guide, accessories include a variety of bits for its many useful applications. (About $80)

Kett KSV-432 - While pricy, Calcamuggio says this is the perfect cutting tool when dust control is a necessity. DIYers who need to keep dust to a minimum and still cut through drywall, fiberglass, and plaster will find that its pistol grip variable speed vacuum saw is the perfect tool to cut drywall, fiberglass, and plaster. (About $450)

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