LPT: A small tool set makes a great gift for almost anyone.

Submitted by NativeSonSF t3_z3pyzw in LifeProTips

The tools I use most as a home owner, car owner, bicyclist:

Four-in-one screwdriver, allen key set (get the kind that folds like a pocket knife so they won’t lose any keys), needle nose vice grips, 3/8” socket set, hammer, and a utility blade.

If you’re generous: Cordless drill and drill bits

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Joe_Primrose t1_ixmxv2a wrote

It really depends on the person. Giving tools to the typical middle aged guy would be a little like giving a frying pan to a woman. Maybe they could use it, but probably not.

A set like that would be a nice gift for a young woman in college or someone getting out of the house and into their own apartment for the first time.

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LadysManDan t1_ixmy41v wrote

Your 4-in-1 is actually a 6-in-1 since you can take the bit out and reveal a ¼ or ³/¹⁶ socket typically too!

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ozzyindian t1_ixmz89o wrote

Wera tool check plus. Metric or imperial depending on where you live, is a beautiful idea for gift

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NativeSonSF OP t1_ixnp2gh wrote

Replying to Karnezar (#654,331)

I'm a middle aged guy who would be happy to have more tools to put in the trunk of my car or inside the house so I don't have to run to the garage every time I need a tool.

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party_benson t1_ixphti9 wrote

Please don't buy me tools. I already have ones I like. They are organized. Don't need to mess with my organization with duplicates. I'd just regift it.

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