This newsgroup has been so great each year as I try to figure out what
tool toys to get my husband for Xmas. I'm optimistic that I can prevail
on you once again. I'm looking for either little fun tool gadgets or big
ticket tool items. But here's the catch. He has most of the saws,
miters, planers, joiners, dust collectors, sanders, drill press, etc.
And he has all the smaller stuff too - like the clamps, drills, hand
sanders,and so on. His woodworking activities include making things
like cribbage boards, jewelry boxes, and items along those lines. He
also uses his tools for repairs around the house and such.

I try to pick up the latest gadgets that are advertised on TV -like the
laser level tool toy last year. This year I saw an add for a new Black
and Decker Measuring Tape that automatically propels the tape forward.
Thought I'd pick up one of those. But that's just a toy -probably not
even that powerful since it runs on a few AA batteries.

I want to get him a few tools in the $50-$100 range or maybe one big
tool gift in the $300-$500 range. But I haven't a clue what he needs
(or wants). I notice that he bid on a some tool items on EBAY - a
saddle-square, sliding square, T-bevel, and Center Scribe. He didn't get
the items. I know he has these already so I'm wondering if these are
tools that a woodworker hobbyist would enjoy having several of?

I welcome any ideas for gifts. And any input on tools that it's great
to have more than one of. I appreciate all of your help. I want to be
able to surprise him with some items that he won't be expecting.

Thanks,
Kathleen