Whether your dad works full time in a woodworking shop or just dabbles in wood crafts on the weekend, you know that you can’t go wrong on Father’s Day with a gift of cool tools.

We’ve been checking out some of the latest and greatest offerings that will put a smile on your father’s face and won’t put too big of a hole in your wallet. Check out these great gift ideas.

More power
What woodworker doesn’t want more power for his tools? DeWalt recently upgraded their popular 20-volt lithium ion battery system with the new DeWalt Powerstack Battery. It features 50 percent more power, twice the battery life, and all in a 25-percent smaller case for a battery that’s also 50-percent lighter. What’s more, the battery is fully compatible with existing DeWalt 20-volt tools. It’s being featured this month at Lowe’s. So, if your dad already has a pack of DeWalt cordless tools he uses, this like making them all more powerful with longer run times and lighter weight. Learn more at dewalt.com.

Better by half
MicroJig has long been known for clever jigs that help you be more accurate in the shop while saving time, too. Their latest is the ingenious FitFinder that automatically locates half the thickness or diameter of a part. It works on any material up to 3 inches thick using built-in geometry and sliding, connected parts to adjust instantly to the ½-size setting of whatever you are measuring. It’s handy for adjusting fences or setting cutting depths and requires no calibration. Learn more at microjig.com.

Cordless rotary option
With the move to cordless tools, none of us wants to mess with cords anymore. That’s especially true for delicate operations that require finesse with a tool, such as carving something with a rotary tool. Dremel has a great economy option in a rotary tool with the new Dremel 7350 Cordless Rotary Tool. The 7350’s strong battery technology and improved runtime is designed to make your dad’s projects a breeze. The smooth 12,000 RPM sing-speed allows for precise control on a variety of projects. Available in two kits, the7350-PET and the7350-5, it’s perfect gift for dads’ looking to sharpen their woodshop skills or even groom their beloved pets. Learn more at dremel.com.

Bluetooth hearing protection
Many of the things dads like to do in the shop and outdoors are loud and could potentially damage hearing. ISOtunes offers a number of great options in Bluetooth-compatible hearing protection that let’s dad listen to music or answer the phone, all while still being able to work in the woodshop or even on the shooting range. ISOtunes’ most affordable and user-friendly set, LITE, is a Bluetooth earbud that offers a lightweight design and easy-to-use functionality, allowing users to easily protect their hearing without breaking the bank. For another suitable option, XTRA 2.0 headphones merge the latest developments with cutting-edge electronics in stylish, modern and lightweight.

ISOtunes Sport products were developed specifically for modern-day shooters looking to protect their hearing by offering enhanced safety, audio and communication abilities. An over-ear, muff-style headset, DEFY Slim provides firearm enthusiasts with a catalog of innovative qualities, including a noise-isolating microphone that guarantees clear communication—even at the loudest shooting ranges. 

Similarly, ISOtunes Sport’s DEFY Slim Basic enhances users’ hearing by eight times while offering protection from high-impact noises in under two milliseconds, limiting volume output to no more than 85dB for all-day, damage-free listening. Learn more at isotunes.com.

Refreshment and storage
All work and no refreshment makes dad an unhappy camper in the shop. He’s probably already discovered the versatility and practicality of Milwaukee’s Packout modular storage system. Now Wilwaukee has added compatible tumblers and a cooler to the system. 

Packout Tumblers offer long temperature retention, keeping drinks hot or cold all day with double-wall vacuum insulation. They feature innovative twist to lock modularity with all Packout components. The lid features a rotating, magnetic closure that can smoothly open and close with gloves on, keeping dirt and debris away from the opening. It is easy to disassemble for cleanup, and all components of the tumbler are dishwasher safe. 

The Packout 40QT XL Cooler can hold ice for up to five days while keeping food and beverages cold. It is built for ultimate jobsite durability with an impact-resistant body and an IP65 rating to keep out jobsite debris and prevent water leakage. Perfect for on and off the jobsite, the new cooler is equipped with an integrated bottle opener, drain plug, and interior storage tray to keep contents elevated above icy water. In addition, the cooler has a built-in food-grade cutting board that doubles as a cooler divider for maximum versatility.

Learn more at milwaukeetool.com.

Cut every which way
Spyral coping saw blades from Bestway Products are designed with a spiral blade to cut 360 degrees for the most intricate and demanding sawing operations. Paired with the Freestyle coping saw, these blades are perfect for complex coping cuts in a variety of materials. Very fine blades are also available for more precision cuts. Sizes available include .028”, .040”, and .050” blades. The ends twist off on the .040” and .050” blades so you can use the tool as a hole saw. See our review or learn more at spyralsaw.com.