Ultimate Father’s Day Gifts Under $50
Auto-Leveling Laser w/ Stud Sensor
This tool is useful for hanging shelves or decorative pieces. Laser levels project horizontal lines from both sides. This tool automatically adjusts for leveling to prevent human error. It also detects wood or metal studs to assist in finding just the right spot to hang a picture or a shelf. The new model has a LCD screen display for easy reading. It also has a detection system that locates live wires. The Black & Decker BullsEye comes with its own case and batteries. This tool is available for $49.97 at Home Depot. If your Father doesn’t want to rely on batteries and electronics to get the job done, a sturdy, manual, Empire professional level can also be purchased for $49.96.
Storm Tracker
The Vector Tough Brite Storm Tracker isn’t exactly a tool, but it’s close enough and can come in handy when nature strikes. This combination lantern, spotlight, radio, and television features a weather alert radio. Considering our erratic weather, what better gift for Father’s Day? At $49.99 it is an affordable gift that is also reliable. The unit is battery powered, but has a Dynamo Power hand crank for backup power. Regardless of weather conditions, or downed power lines, your family can be safe and informed. The radio will sound a storm alert even if the radio is set to AM/FM radio. This unit is available with or with a cord, battery powered, or rechargeable battery. This type of Father’s Day Gift could save a life.
Stainless-Steel Barbecue Tool Set
At $50 this gift is perfect for the husband of any grill widow. If dad is the neighborhood BBQ King, crown him with this five piece set of forged, stainless-steel barbecue tools. The best feature of this set may be the heat resistant bakelite handles which measure 19″. Your father will not burn his hands with this quality BBQ set. It includes a basting brush, fork, tongs, knife, and spatula. Cheaper sets don’t compare in quality, nor do they offer the lifetime guarantee that Mr. Bar-B-Q offers. Mr. Bar-B-Q is available at home depot. You may find a similar set elsewhere, but don’t settle for less when it comes to the heat resistant handle and length.
Hearing Protector
If your father is a yardman, he need to protect his hearing from the roar of power tools. Now, he can wear protective headphones that also play his favorite radio station. The AO Safety Worktunes Hearing Protector muffles the sound of power tools outdoors, or in a shop. These headphones are even rated to protect hearing in a shooting range. The reception is very good for portable headphones. The noise protection level, form fitting foam, and, AM/FM radio make this an incredible Father’s Day gift for just under $50. Buy multiples of this Hearing Protector headset for everyone on your Father’s Day list.
Electric Staple Gun
This is one of the best electric staple guns on the market. Staple guns can be used for a variety of projects around the home, and the Northern Tool Electric Staple Gun is especially versatile. Cheaper staple guns, like Arrow, are readily available, and less expensive, however, it has been my experience that after one or two uses Arrow dies or malfunctions. The Northern Staple Gun is 11 amps, and come standard with a ten foot extension cord. Dad isn’t bound with the typical 6″ to 12″ cord that comes on many electric staple guns. This frees your father from digging out an extension cord, and allows him to plug in his Northern Electric Staple Gun and get to work. This makes a great Father’s Day Gift because it drives #4 and #5 staples, and #8 and #9 brad nails. Versatility makes this a tool your dad will use again and again. It also has a jam-clearing mechanism. If you have used an electric staple gun you realize the value of that feature. This gun can withstand impact, and has a cushioned handle. This is available online from www.northerntool.com. It is only $24.99. If you choose this for Father’s Day, order early to have it in on time.
