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Hey, what's a really cool hand tool or measuring tool that I can get for my dad for Christmas? He likes being handy, and I'm fairly oblivious to that kind of stuff. I know, I'm asking very late in the game. If I can buy it on Amazon.com, all the better. I can still get it in time if I order through them. So if you have any ideas for cool little tools that he may not have, I would appreciate your input. Thanks!

I left out power tools simply because I don't think I have it in the budget. I think I can get away with up to $100, but that's stretching it. Okay, so I'm a cheap son, but I still plan on getting my parents a nice TV at some point next year.

Poke around leevalley.com. They have some awesome stuff. I don't know if they'll ship in time, though.

Nice site. I like that long-handled spider catcher. Even if they can't ship in time, thanks for the link.

No problem. I've never actually looked at the site, and I'm not allowed to look at the catalogs. But my wife has bought me some pretty cool stuff from them!

Cordless drill? ; multimeter? .

Hey, nice finds--great prices--but I think my dad is already pretty happy with his current cordless drill(s) and multimeter(s). I think at this point I'll have to find him more obscure kinds of tools.

Something small and I think quite handy, tape measure maybe a laser level or perhaps a cordless dremel

Don't know how much time he spends in dark places but an led worklight might be useful. During a recent power outage I used mine to avoid showering in the dark. They're as handy as a flashlight and give you more light if you're trying to operate.

Along the same line a Duckmans suggestion I have a Headlamp that I find very useful.

This is getting very difficult. You've all had good ideas, but I think he's pretty much covered on all of the suggestions so far. I also have an email in to my sister, but if it comes down to it I can always resort to the thoughtless gift card.