Here’s a unique list of creative gifts for him, ideal for ticking some names off of your Christmas list this year. Some teach new skills, others teach humility, but all of them would make a great choice for any of the men in your life.
Build Your Own V8 Engine
When a V8 muscle car is not quite within your budget, what could be better than building your own V8 engine. This kit will keep him busy for hours and be a real talking piece once completed. *Muscle car not included.
Breakfast Sandwich Maker
This device makes breakfast much easier and faster to prepare so he’ll have more time to focus on his morning routine. It has separate heating pads for eggs, ham, bagels, bread, and anything else he wishes to load on his breakfast sandwich. Breakfast will be done in 5 minutes.
Minipresso Espresso Maker
If he needs a strong cup of the brown stuff in the morning to get the creative juices flowing, this portable espresso maker is ideal. No mess, no fuss, just strong coffee. Get his New Year off to a bang with his very own cafe on the go. Ideal for dreary Monday mornings.
Wacom Digital Drawing and Graphics Tablet
The world is moving away from pen and paper design, and having the skills to move with the times is essential. This tablet puts anything you design straight onto your computer screen, so throw out the ink and sketch pad and join the revolution.
Make Your Own Tennessee Bourbon Whiskey
Everybody likes a drink at Christmas, so make sure there’s enough to go around by buying him his own whiskey distillery. In no time at all, he’ll be swilling home-brewed moonshine and speaking like Al Capone.
Tech Tool Pen
This pen is the ultimate addition to any handyman’s toolbox. It’s actually a 6-in-1 tool that helps with all of the most common carpentry tasks. He’ll always be prepared and ready to show off his crafting skills with this handy pen.
Beard Grooming Care Kit
As Christmas approaches and we all forget about Movember, it’s time to get that facial hair back under control. This kit carries all of the essentials needed to tame the wildest beards and make sure that there’s only one Santa Claus in the house.
8 Gallon Stainless Steel Water and Alcohol Distiller
Prohibition is a thing of the past, but he’s still welcome to start his own miniature home brewery with this distillation kit. Wine, whiskey and bourbon are just a few of the tipples he can brew up with this kit. It can also be used to distill water, for the morning after.
160 Amp Dual Voltage Input Welding / Soldering Machine
Metalwork can lead to a tonne of inspired, homemade gifts for the home. Fire guards, gates, or even decorations are possible with some metal and a welding and soldering machine. This tool is just ideal for engineers or welders alike and will give them the means to fill their home with DIY projects.
Car Trunk Organizer
This trunk organizer is a very clever way to keep the back of the car neat and tidy. It has many different compartments to keep everything in place and will protect the upholstery from damage from tools and equipment. Now you don’t have to worry about him tearing a hole in the fabric when he throws in his old toolbox!
Wacom Bamboo Slate Tablet
Imagine being able to draw with the precision of pen and paper, whilst being able to retain your designs digitally, without the need for a scanner. This dream can be a reality for the designer in your life, with this slate tablet, which converts drawings into digital, straight onto a connected bluetooth device.
Magnetic Wrist Tool Band for Steel Hardware and Parts
Trying to keep hold of a hammer, picture hook and nails, all at the same time; we’ve all been there. That’s why you should buy him a magnetic wrist tool band. It’ll keep hold of his nails, nuts and bolts, so that he doesn’t have to.
Wireless Mechanical Keyboard with Integrated tablet Stand
We love the vintage feel of working with a typewriter, but unless you’re a stay-at-home author, these machines just don’t always cut it in the fast-paced, modern corporate world. That doesn’t mean that he can’t enjoy the feel of typing on a typewriter, with this wireless mechanical keyboard.
Leather Beer Holder
He has a belt for his tools so why not get him one for his beer? This holster actually clips on to pretty much any belt and will hold one of his favorite canned or bottled beverages. It gives him complete use of both of his hands so he can do important things, like holding another beer!
Laptop Cover
There’s nothing more dissatisfying than getting that first scratch or dent in your brand new super expensive laptop. Any guy who uses his laptop for his work or his studies knows how important it is to have a good cover. This one can be tailored to fit his laptop perfectly and protect even the clumsiest man’s devices from minor damage.
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Back to the Future: Time Machine Model Kit
Anyone of the right age to remember and fully appreciate the DeLorean and Marty McFly will also be fast approaching a midlife crisis. This is the perfect gift to relive some memories you’d prefer to remember and travel back in time to re-do those you would rather forget.
Spice Rack with Test Tubes
If he’s a budding chef in the kitchen, then he’ll need a whole range of spices to spruce up his dishes. Why settle for an ordinary spice rack, when you can create your own steampunk version with this nifty guide. It’ll soon have his workspace looking like a mad scientist’s laboratory.
Dreamweaver 4 / Fireworks 4 Studio Software
These days, everything is moving online, so it pays to keep up with the curve. Designing websites can be rewarding, not only personally, but also financially. Give him the gift of a skill set that he can use for life.
NoCry Cut Resistant Gloves
There will be no tears with these specially designed gloves, guaranteed to ward off accidental slices from even the sharpest knives. If he’s just starting out in the kitchen, or he slices vegetables faster than a blender, these gloves will keep his digits safe, and attached.
Dragonhawk Complete Tattoo Kit
Tattooing is an intricate art form and not as easy as it may look. Whether he’s a qualified tattooist or a budding beginner, this kit will suit him down to the ground. Just remember, though it may seem a great idea, leave it packed away at liquor-fueled parties.
4D New York City Skyline Time Puzzle
Puzzles, as a gift, are often easily forgotten, but this is more than just a puzzle and spans 200 years of New York history. The design is inspirational and constructing it will be no easy task, but if he can carry that inspiration and determination into everything else that he does, he’ll go far.
Stanley 65 Piece Tool Set
This present has two great benefits. Firstly, every man should have a tool set in his home. Secondly, you’ll now have a free go-to person for all of your DIY tasks. Providing he knows how to use the tools.
StreetBeat Drumsticks for iPad and Android Tablets
These electronic drumsticks are the perfect way for him to practice his drumming, without waking the neighbors. They couple with Apple or Android devices, so when the drum practice is over, he can let loose on games like Garage Band.
Dove Men Gift Pack
Your man is probably always busy doing manly stuff. Dove Men+ Care will help him stay clean and fresh and actually helps improve his skin and hair. It’ll tackle the worst odors and keep him smelling nice all day long which will actually make it nicer for you too!
Grow Your Own Herbs
The right blend of herbs and spices can completely transform a meal, and growing his own will bring him far more satisfaction than buying them from the store. Now, the only question is whether he actually knows how to cook. If not, now he’s also got something for the New Year’s resolution list.
Jam It, Pickle It, Cure It: And Other Cooking Projects
This book has a whole host of cool cooking tricks, including home made recipes for cheese and other savory snacks. It can inspire the urge to cook in even the most cooking-phobic man, or give a whole host of new ideas to the man that already knows his way around the kitchen.
Royal & Langnickel Multi-Media Painting Chest
Including 80 pieces of high quality art materials, this painting chest gives him a safe place to store all of his equipment if he’s into painting. Whether he’s hanging his artwork in the home or in galleries, the chest has space to store all of his essentials, so he’ll never be left high and dry.
Rustic Paint Cart with Old Sign Stencils
This is a beefy project, but one that will put a real smile on his face once it’s completed. This cart gives him his outdoor workspace in which he can paint, stencil, or craft just about anything he wants. It doesn’t have to be used for painting, there’s plenty of storage for any equipment.
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KitchenAid Artisan Tilt-Head Stand Mixer with Pouring Shield
Nothing is as satisfying as creating hearty food from scratch. Owning a kitchen stand mixer is a real luxury; he’ll be able to enjoy homemade breads and pastries at home, without having to wear himself out mixing and beating dough. Release the creative chef inside him.
Getting Started with Drones: Build and Customize Your Own Quadcopter
If he’s ever talked about starting his own business, why not get him started with a drone. When fitted with a HD camera, he’ll have the makings of an aerial photography business. Plus, he gets to build his own quadcopter.
Paper Airplane Fold-a-Day 2017 Calendar
For the big kids at heart. No matter what age, every man can remember the school days of throwing paper airplanes across the classroom. Give him a year of nostalgia for Christmas with this collection of over 300 paper airplanes.
Leather Ratchet Dress Belt
Give him some extra class and style for his next business meeting with this ratchet belt. It’s made of soft leather which makes it look and feel very elegant and it rolls up into a nice coil for easy and convenient storage. It’ll look great with any suit.