Woodworks like to buy what they want and that makes picking gifts for them difficult. But stocking stuffers for woodworkers can be easier to buy, and in this guide we’ve selected a list of gifts that will fit any budget.
When choosing stocking stuffers you’ll want to consider:
- Do they own it?
- Will they use it?
- Does it help with safety?
- And, of course, can it fit as a stocking stuffer or is it a larger gift they really needed
In this guide we’ll help you both figure out if they need it, and if they already have it is it something they need more of.
Lastly, woodworkers generally don’t like the deals at the ends of the big-box stores. These tools are almost all unique wood brands you can’t find at a store.
Most Popular Stocking Stuffers
Innovative tape measure:
› FastCap Tape Measure at Amazon ($7.99)
Upgraded eye protection:
› NoCry Safety Classes at Amazon ($13.99)
Durable woodworking pencils:
› Swanson Tool Marking Pencils at Amazon ($3.99)
Sanding sticks for crevices:
› Sanding Sticks for Crevices at Amazon ($25.99)
Apron to protect clothes:
› Brittle Woodworker Apron at Amazon ($39.95)
Project saving screw extractor:
Stocking Stuffers for Woodworkers
#1. Easy to Read Lefty/Righty Fractional Tape
Stop counting lines
With this unique tape measure you can both jot measurements on its side and use its handy fractional markings to guide your cuts.
Gift Guide
- Odds they own? Tape measure yes - this unique one? Low
- Best for? All woodworkers
- Other uses? Beginners to Pros
Overview
If your woodworker struggles with fractions, is a lefty, or needs a place to write their measurements this is a MUST BUY.
When looking for a small woodworker gift or stocking stuffer you can’t go wrong with this inexpensive tape measure. Featuring support for both left and right-handed woodworkers, fractions instead of lines and a handy place to write measurements you can give this gift to anyone.
How many tape measures does a woodworker own (or need to own)? Well, most have two or three. But this one is not something you’ll find in a big box store so buy confidently.
#2. Shop Apron to Keep Clothes Clean
Keep glue and stains off clothes
Woodworkers know that any good shirt or jeans attract permanently staining glue. Investing a few bucks in a quality apron will pay for itself.
Gift Guide
- Odds they own? Low (you'd know)
- Best for? All woodworkers
- Other uses? Grilling
Overview
Do you have a woodworker in your life that ruins every new shirt and pants with glue? Help them stop the clothing damage and invest in a woodworking apron to catch the mess.
Related Article: Best woodworking aprons for home and jobsite
#3. Unique Gift of a Japanese Saw
Unique flush cut saw
A lot of new-to-woodworking enthusiasts don’t know this saw exists. But once they own one find dozens of uses for projects of all sizes.
Gift Guide
- Odds they own? Low
- Best for? All woodworkers
- Other uses? Conversation piece
Overview
Woodworkers own ALL types of saws but very few own a handy Japanese pull saw. These saws are useful for making dovetails, flush cutting dowels and dozens of other tasks.
Putting aside its cool looks, this saw is a precision tool that will make fast work of flush cutting dowels, doing hand cut dovetails and more.
And, most DIY’ers won’t splurge on a Japanese saw so it’s unlikely your woodworker will own it. But they will appreciate it.
#4. Starter Pocket Hole Wood Joining Kit
Fast and easy wood joinery
Joining wood is the most common task in woodworking, and pocket hole jigs are a popular way to make just about any project.
Gift Guide
- Odds they own? Possible for advanced woodworkers
- Best for? Beginning woodworkers
- Other uses? Furniture repair
Overview
Any aspiring woodworker starts with pocket holes for joining wood. Which is why Kreg (#1 brand) sells a massive number of their jigs.
Every entry level woodworker starts out with a Kreg pocket hole jig.
Because this jig allows for connecting two pieces of wood in just about any imaginable way you’ll be giving a great start gift.
But, if you’re pondering a larger gift, check out our guide to pocket hole jigs (the K5 is a GREAT large woodworkers gift).
#5. Saker Miter Saw Protector Gift
Fast, accurate miter angle gauge
Even high quality miter saws don’t always show you the EXACT angle – which is why serious woodworkers use a protractor to verify the blades angle.
Gift Guide
- Odds they own? Low
- Best for? All woodworkers
- Other uses? DIY projects
Overview
A miter saw is the one tool that is almost every single woodworkers garage.
And it is used for cutting almost every stick of wood that goes into a woodworking project. However, as easy as it is to use the one area a miter saw doesn’t excel is telling you the precise angle of the blade.
The solution? This woodworkers gift of a quality aluminum protractor will precisely show you the blade angle in relation to either the fence (compound cuts) or the miter saw table.
#6. Safety Push Blocks (Top Safety Gift)
Ten amputations a day…
Did you know there are over ten amputations a day on just table saws? Help protect your woodworkers fingers with a variety of push blocks for their table saw, jointer, band saw and more.
Gift Guide
- Odds they own? Maybe - check the garage
- Best for? All woodworkers
- Other uses? Saws and jointers
Overview
With over 10 amputations a day on power tools a push block is a must-own for woodworkers.
I cringe whenever I see videos of DIY’ers putting their hands inches away from blades or joiner knives.
Which is why I use a push block anytime my hand will be within six inches of a blade. As a stocking stuffer for woodworkers this gift is inexpensive and will be perfect for a woodworker with basic tools like a joiner or bandsaw.
And, like most tools, there are full-blown gifts like the GRR-RIPPER table saw pushblock that offer advanced control while cutting wood.
#7. Wrist Organizer
Organize small bits and screws
From installing drawer slides and hinges to hanging cabinets a wrist organizer keeps bits handy. And (yes, we do this) small screws out of your woodworkers mouth.
Gift Guide
- Odds they own? Low
- Best for? All woodworkers
- Other uses? DIY and remodel projects
Overview
Stop losing drill bits and screws with a handy magnetized wristband to hold them in place.
There are many woodworking projects that require different size screws, switching from Phillip to Torx screw bits or keeping other small parts handy.
So rather than put a few screws on the bench, in your mouth (it happens!) use this small woodworkers gift to keep things organized. And simply slip off when not needed.
#8. Small Sandpaper Sticks Gift
Organize small bits and screws
From installing drawer slides and hinges to hanging cabinets a wrist organizer keeps bits handy. And (yes, we do this) small screws out of your woodworkers mouth.
Gift Guide
- Odds they own? Very low
- Best for? All woodworkers
- Other uses? Hobby and crafting
Overview
Sand into small crevices and corners with precision.
#9. Stocking Stuffer for Eye Protection
Protect their eyes
From amputations to flying pieces of wood, woodworking is inherently a dangerous hobby. But using proper safety equipment will greatly reduce odds of injury.
Gift Guide
- Odds they own? High - but many pairs welcome
- Best for? All woodworkers
- Other uses? Other hobbies, grass cutting, shooting ranges
Overview
Almost every woodworking task requires a good pair of safety glasses to prevent flying wood and nails from damaging eyes.
#10. Hearing Protectors for Woodworkers
Protect their hearing
Protect your woodworkers hearing and help them not lose the small ear plugs with this simple banded hearing protector.
Gift Guide
- Odds they own? High
- Best for? All woodworkers
- Other uses? Mowing, cutting, shooting
Overview
Why does this make a great gift? Safety of course, but these hearing protectors also offer:
- Band to prevent losing the ear plugs
- 28dB NRR rating to cut higher decibel tool noise
#11. Stocking Stuffer for Eye Protection
High force wood clamps
For anything from drawer slide jigs to clamping wood during assembly a pair of face clamps is always welcomed.
Gift Guide
- Odds they own? Low - specialty clamp
- Best for? All woodworkers
- Other uses? DIY projects
Overview
#12. High Quality Marking Pencil
Stop breaking pencil leads…
For about the lowest cost stocking stuffer you can find – but will be appreciated regardless – this marking pencil solves one of the most vexing woodworking issues: a sharp pencil.
Gift Guide
- Odds they own? Pencils yes, this style, no
- Best for? All woodworkers
- Other uses? Carpenters and contractors
Overview
Anyone who’s worked with wood knows that a sharp pencil is tough to keep. And, sharpening the standard carpenter pencil is a HASSLE.
So, these flat designed pencils with refillable leads will easily mark out lines in wood and make for a cheap stocking stuffer.
#13. High Quality Woodworkers Glue
Protect their eyes
Any woodworker goes through glue. And lots of it. Giving the #1 brand in glue should always be welcomed.
Gift Guide
- Odds they own? Yes but more always needed
- Best for? All woodworkers
- Other uses? Hobby
Overview
#14. Woodworking Scribe Gift
Improve finish cut quality
From drawing basic circles to scribing projects against the wall during installation a scribe is a great addition to any woodworkers toolbox.
Gift Guide
- Odds they own? Very low
- Best for? All woodworkers
- Other uses? Remodeling
Overview
#15. Pipe Clamps Are Always Needed
Woodworkers need clamps…
I own dozens of pipe clamps and would always be willing to accept a few more into my collection.
Gift Guide
- Odds they own? High - but more are always needed
- Best for? All woodworkers
Overview
As one of the must have woodworking clamps, a pipe clamp is a unique clamp in that you can buy (and fit) a pair into a stocking-sized stuffer.
And since your woodworker will know what to do with them (buy a $10 piece of black pipe) they’ll appreciate a high quality, professional duty clamp like the Bessey’s listed here.
#16. Wood Chisels Make Great Gifts
Upgrade or replace
While I try to keep my chisels in good condition, they seem to always be nicked or covered in glue. A good quality set is always welcomed.
Gift Guide
- Odds they own? High - but often damaged
- Best for? All woodworkers
- Other uses? DIY projects
Overview
#17. Marking Tool Gift For Precision Uses
Unique marking tool
From marking centers on face frames to making outlines for cuts with a bandsaw or jigsaw this top branded Incra marking tool is a great gift.
Gift Guide
- Odds they own? None
- Best for? Furniture and cabinet makers
- Other uses? DIY projects
Overview
#18. Screwdriver Bit Set
Replace lost bits
If I had a dollar for every driver bit I’ve misplaced I’d, well, have a lot of dollars. Which means I’m always buying new bits and like package sets to tell me how many I’ve lost!
Gift Guide
- Odds they own? Likely - but more are always welcome
- Best for? All woodworkers
- Other uses? DIY and around the house
Overview
One thing in woodworking is common across all skill levels: you will lose your drill drivers.
Most woodworkers have all the standard Phillips and Square drive bits. Or, they are around somewhere in a drawer. Maybe.
By giving a stocking stuffer of wood screw driving bits you’ll replenish their supply and give them a stock of Torx-drive bits they might just need as well.
#19. Woodworkers T-Shirt Stocking Stuffer
Funny but true…
You can’t go wrong with a t-shirt for your woodworker. And this shirt says it all when it comes to how some projects go.
Gift Guide
- Odds they own? none
- Best for? All woodworkers
Overview
For a gift you'll be sure they don't have just pick their size and offer up a funny woodworking tshirt. It's probably true...
While a professional woodworker might be offended a novice or weekend warrior would probably appreciate this t-shirt.
#20. Screw Extractor To Remove Broken Screws
Rescue broken screws
From using drywall screws in hardwoods to accidentally over-torquing a cabinet screw eventually woodworkers break heads. And need a tool to remove them.
Gift Guide
- Odds they own? Very low
- Best for? All woodworkers
- Other uses? DIY projects
Overview
Broken screws are a habit most pocket hole joinery woodworkers fight. Which make these screw extractors a must have.
If you’ve seen along the way that casual woodworkers use a type of wood joinery called “pocket hole” you might be surprised to know that means assembling with screws.
And, when screws are used in anything other than softwood they do one thing: break.
So, a quality (but stocking stuffer sized) gift of a screw extractor is a great gift.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best type of gifts for a woodworker?
One of the best gifts for a woodworker is safety equipment, clamps and unique measuring or marking tools that they either always need more of. Or, that they may not own and need for safety purposes.
How do I know if a woodworker has a gift I want to buy?
Using this guide you can look through their workshop, tool boxes and storage areas easily to see if they have the gifts you are thinking of giving.
Do woodworkers really like woodworking aprons?
Most woodworkers do prefer a woodworking apron! Not only does it protect clothes from stains, an apron provides excellent storage for tools and phones.
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Eric has been a professional woodworker for over thirty years and has worked in small cabinet shops making everything from kitchen cabinets to hand-made furniture. Now working from a home woodworking shop Eric is sharing his passion for woodworking, tool advice and how-to knowledge from his Minnesota-based woodshop.
