It might seem a little cliched to get a man a tool for the holidays. You can imagine the Normal Rockwell moment when Bobby opens his Red Rider BB-Gun, Suzie opens her Barbies, Mom unwraps her new bathrobe and Dad admires his new drill.
While I can’t speak for Mom and the kids in this fantasy scenario, there’s a reason why the rest of the equation works. Men like getting tools. Yes, they’re useful and responsible — but they also inflict a man’s will while making a cool noise.
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To that end, I sorted through the recent catalog of a couple top power tool builders to select some of the newer and more appealing items in a variety of price levels.
If you have a man in your life (…or a hearty woman, if you’re a lucky guy…) whose eyes don’t pop wide open when he opens one of these babies on Christmas morning, you might want to consider online dating.
2015 Holiday Tough Guy Tools Gift Guide
There isn't a red blooded man worth his weight in drill bits who wouldn't want any one of this year's coolest tools.
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DEWALT Impact Driver
For those jobs when a handheld wrench or a power drill won't get it done, the DEWALT Impact Driver offers accurate power and comfortable ergonomics.
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BLACK+DECKER Cordless Jigsaw
Armed with the blades you need and a tool-free blade switching system, the BLACK+DECKER Cordless Jigsaw offers a cutting speed of 2,500 SPM.
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DEWALT MAX XR Handheld Blower
Powerful enough to blow any unwanted debris out of your yard (except your neighbor's kids), the DEWALT MAX XR Handheld Blower is one of the lightest blowers on the market.
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BLACK+DECKER 4V MAX Lithium Pivot Screwdriver
Proving that not every power tool gift you snag will hit your bank account hard, the BLACK+DECKER 4V MAX Lithium Pivot Screwdriver is an effective and affordable stocking stuffer.
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DEWALT 20V MAX XR Drill
The DEWALT 20V MAX XR Drill uses a new brushless motor to increase power by more than 50% over previous models.
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BLACK+DECKER 20V AutoSense Drill
The BLACK+DECKER 20V AutoSense Drill is perfect for the less veteran handyman(woman) with built-in sensors that know when it's time to moderate power and end drilling.
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20V MAX XR Lithium Ion Brushless Compact Hammerdrill & Impact Driver Combo Kit
While it provides all of the power and reliability of DEWALT's other drills, the smaller unit included in the DEWALT 20V MAX XR 1/2” Compact Hammer Drill & Impact Driver Combo Kit allows for work in tighter spaces.
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BLACK+DECKER 36V MAX and 24V MAX Lithium Stick Vacuums with ORA Technology
You might have to be a scientist to understand ORA technology fully, but (for now), just know it stands for Optimized Runtime + Airflow and the BLACK+DECKER 36V MAX and 24V MAX Lithium Stick Vacuums with ORA Technology has it. The end result is a vacuum that sucks (...You want that...) even when already taking in a full compliment of debris.
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DEWALT 20V MAX XR Cordless 16 GA Angled Finish Nailer
While frequently used to kill villains in Hollywood movies, the true purpose of a nail gun is fast, labor saving nail delivery. The DEWALT 20V MAX XR Cordless 16 GA Angled Finish Nailer allows for fast work while sending home those final touches.
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BLACK+DECKER Powered Squeegee Vac
From the "...Why didn't someone think of this many years ago? Department..." comes the BLACK+DECKER Powered Squeegee Vac combines powerful cleaning with a collecting Squeegee and vacuum power to collect grime in a storage tank. The combination makes for streak-free cleaning.
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DEWALT 20V MAX XR String Trimmer
Lightweight and comfortable in the hand, the DEWALT 20V MAX XR String Trimmer offers a 13-inch cutting circle and a variable speed trigger.
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DEWALT 5” Single Speed Random Orbit Sander
Combining effective, single speed motion and ease of use, the DEWALT 5” Single Speed Random Orbit Sander allows even a beginner to sand or buff effectively.
