The Best Father’s Day Gifts for DIY Dads

This is a gift for the dad who is always ready to fix something at a moment’s notice. This multi-tool includes a hammer, nail puller, pliers, and a wire cutter. If your dad needs something done around the house, he can figure this out and fix just about anything. To make this gift even more special, you can have it engraved with a personalized message.

As DIY dads progress in the hobby, they will accumulate more and more “stuff”. Nails, screws of various lengths, drills and all the small parts that make up an effective tool set all need a home, and that’s where the Ryobi Link comes in. Since these tool boxes are modular, you can start small and buy them this basic model. Then, as they get more tools and more accessories, you can build on top of that until you have a complete storage solution. You can even attach them to the wall using the Ryobi wall mounts.

When your dad works heavy machinery and needs something to protect his ears, he’ll thank you for these ear protectors from 3M. They have Bluetooth technology that connects to a phone or other Bluetooth enabled device. There’s a built-in microphone for hands-free calls and even an AM/FM radio so your dad can listen to his favorite stations while his ears are protected up to 24 decibels.

When it comes to building furniture or shelving, angles matter. When you need to make straight cuts to make something flat, you need to use a tool that will give you the exact angle you need. This set comes with a traditional square that helps with right angles and a square that lets you draw perpendicular lines, draw different angles, and check if something is a perfect right angle.

Eventually the DIY dad will have a bunch of these, but for now this kit is a great place to start.

Does your dad need new tools? This DeWalt 108-piece chrome mechanic set is a great one that has a removable accessory case for power tools. Tools include hex keys, screwdrivers, ratchets, socket extension and much, much more.

Every DIYer needs a good pencil; for most traders, the square pencil is the way to go. The wide, flat edges keep it from rolling off uneven surfaces and make it easy to get a close mark on a wall or when drawing a level line.
These particular pencils have the classic saying, “Measure twice, cut once”, something most of us fail to do – so instead, the pencil is cut last. It’s a great joke that made my dad, for whom bought, to belly laugh for hours.

Being in the wild outdoors can be fun, but it’s even better when you’re prepared. This emergency weather radio will give him everything he needs to withstand anything. It has a rechargeable battery and he can power it in five ways: with AAA batteries, a hand crank, a 2000 mAh power bank, a Micro-USB port and a solar panel. It also has a bright flashlight, weather broadcasts and an SOS alarm.