The holiday shopping season is upon us. To help you pick out the best gifts for the hobbyist on your list, we've made a list of great ideas for every budget. In this article, we’ll highlight some of the gifts we have selected in three different price ranges. Get your shopping done NOW!
Under $50:
Panavise 301 Standard Vise Kit with Head and Base
- Kimco Price: $49.99
Every workshop needs a PanaVise, and the 301 is a perfect choice. Like having an extra set of hands, the 301 standard vise will hold household repair projects, printed circuit boards, automotive parts and more. Its jaws open to 2.25” and has a heat tolerance of up to 200°F. This unit is compatible with other PanaVise accessories and the base can be screw-mounted to a workbench or shop counter.
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Dremel 7300-N/8 MiniMite 4.8v Cordless Rotary Tool Kit
-Kimco Price: $32.82
The Dremel MiniMite is a versatile tool for a variety of light-duty projects, including drilling, sanding, shaping and detailing. This portable tool can be used nearly anywhere, making it a perfect addition to any household. This MiniMite kit comes with a variety of accessories and is compatible with Dremel bits with up to a ⅛” shank.
Suggested add-on:
Dremel 531 ½” Stainless Steel Brush
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Eclipse Pro's Kit PT-1136A LI-ion Cordless ScrewDriver, 3.6V with Light
-Kimco Price: $17.18
A handy cordless screwdriver that won’t break the bank, the Eclipse Pro’s Kit PT-1136A has a directional head that can be adjusted into three different configurations, making it perfect for hard to reach spaces. The built in LED light makes using the driver in low light situations a snap, and included in the kit are a variety of driver bits.
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Under $100:
Hakko FX888D ESD-Safe Digital Soldering Station
Kimco Price: Price: $91.35
The Hakko FX888D is a popular hobbyist soldering station that features an easy to use digital display. The FX888D packs a big punch for a small price, and it looks really cool too! This station is perfect for use on RC cars and airplanes, computer parts, circuit boards, and other electronics.
Suggested add-on:
Additional Wire Sponge
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Steinel TM6000 ThermaMelt 6000 Butane Powered Glue Gun
Kimco Price: $53.04
This is one serious glue gun. Powered by butane, this gun heats up within three minutes. It is suitable for a variety of hobby and crafting applications and uses replaceable LEC fuel cells.
Suggested add-on:
Additional fuel cells
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Daylight U33700 White Twist Portable Task Light
Kimco Price: $59.99
As the name implies, this task light folds up to be easily portable. The rotating head features a “flicker-free” ballast and a 13W energy saving tube (200W equiv). This is a quality lamp for any hobbyist.
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Under $200:
Dremel 4000-6/50 High Performance Variable Speed Rotary Kit with 50 pieces
Kimco Price: $185.28
The finest and most versatile of all of Dremel’s rotary tools, the hobbyist in your life will be thrilled with the Dremel 4000-6/50. Featuring a high-performance motor, this tool is suitable for thousands of different hobby, repair, and crafting applications. Sharpen garden tools, sand painted surfaces, cut tile, metal, wood, plastic and more using the 50 included Dremel accessories.
Suggested add-on:
Additional cut-off wheels
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Aven 26505-ESD Mighty Vue ESD-Safe Magnifer with Clamp, 3 diopter, 30" Arm
Kimco Price: $157.08
This illuminated magnifier features a crystal clear 7 x 5.2in., 1.75x (3 diopter) lens and is the perfect addition to any workbench. The spring-balanced arm has a 30in reach, and the head is equipped with two 9 watt fluorescent bulbs.
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