Gift Ideas for the Woodworker in Your Life

Discovering the ideal gift for the woodworking enthusiast in your life can be a complex task, but it is one that can bring immense satisfaction when you find just the right item. Whether they are a professional or a passionate hobbyist dedicating their free time to honing their skills, we are here to help! Choosing the perfect gift can spark their imagination, inspire their creativity, and enhance their woodworking journey.

1. GRS-16 Guide Rail Square ($169.95 and Up)

Precision is paramount in woodworking, and the TSO GRS-16 Guide Rail Square delivers just that. This innovative tool ensures that every cut is perfectly square, whether you’re using a track saw or router. Made in the USA, its robust design and precise engineering make it a valuable addition to any woodworker who’s already bought into the Festool system or owns a competing track saw brand.

2. UJK Parf Super Dog ($34.95)

The “king of all bench dogs,” the UJK Parf Super Dog is a versatile workholding accessory that can transform a workbench into a multifunctional workstation. A super-useful accessory for making accurate, repeatable cuts, the Parf Super Dog slides into any 20mm bench hole and secures with a simple twist. You can disassemble and reconfigure for a variety of different applications as well. Perhaps rather than the king, this is the “jack of all bench dogs.”

3. MTR-X Multifunction Triangle Set ($314.95)

Attached to your worktop, connected to your guide rail, around the shop, or on the jobsite—the MTR-X is the ultimate compact woodworking triangle. The MTR-X is ideal for a wide range of typical triangle duties: marking or scribing a perfect 45° or 90° reference, squaring the inside of casework and drawers, and calibrating equipment such as miter gauges, jointer fences, MFT/3 hinged guide rails, and sliding compound miter saws.

4. UJK Parf Guide System MkII ($239.95)

Designed by renowned woodworker and inventor Peter Parfitt, the Parf Guide System provides a highly accurate means of laying out a pattern of 20mm holes in any worktop—perfect for those looking to build their own 20mm workbench at home. Thanks to the high-precision CNC machining used to perfectly position the registration holes along the two Parf sticks and some classical geometry (the Pythagorean theorem), the PGS MKII produces highly accurate hole positions—near CNC accuracy. 

5. TPG Parallel Guide System ($229.95 and Up)

For those looking to make perfectly repeatable and parallel cuts with their track saw, it’s hard to beat a parallel guide system. Utilizing two precision extruded T-tracks attached perpendicular to any Festool, Kreg, Makita, and Milwaukee guide rail, the parallel guides engage the opposite edge of a workpiece parallel to the guide rail’s cutting line—resulting in accurate and perfectly repeatable rip or cross-cuts.

6. UJK Cam-Action T-Track Clamps ($30.95)

Clamps are essential in woodworking, and the UJK Cam-Action T-Track Clamps offer a secure and convenient way to hold workpieces in place. They also work with T-Track systems, making them versatile for a wide range of woodworking applications.

7. DBF-45 BigFoot Base for Domino ($94.95)

Does the woodworker in your life rely on Festool’s Domino DF 500 or DF 700 XL for joinery tasks? If so, the DBF-45 is an easy upgrade. This retrofit support bracket mounts in place of the standard support bracket to permit greater stability and control in vertical mortising operations.

8. Chamfer Dogs ($25.95 per Pair and Up)

Bench dogs are a great, economical way to position workpieces on your 20mm hole patterned worktop for accurate and repeatable results. While traditional bench dogs rely on an enlarged collar resting above the work surface and are suitable for a wide variety of applications, Chamfer Dogs instead use a precision machined chamfer detail to self-square and self-center in any dog hole—making them the best choice when there is a required maximum layout accuracy.

9. UJK Drill Guide ($199.95)

When a project is too large or cumbersome to haul it to the drill press—or if the woodworker in your life doesn’t own a drill press—the UJK Drill Guide provides extra stability and accuracy needed to drill straight or at an angle. The beauty of the system is you can take your cordless drill and convert it to the near-perfect accuracy of a drill press.

10. Track Rack ($24.95)

Sold in pairs, the Track Rack is a great way to store—and show off—your track guide systems. The unique design allows you to mount most track systems on the wall vertically or horizontally. You can mount it on a wall, door, ceiling, or work vehicle. The cam lock provides a positive secure lock that holds your guide rails safely. Designed by a fellow TSO woodworker, you will appreciate the thoughtful and elegant design of this wall-mount track rack.

Finding the perfect gift for the woodworker in your life is easier with the tools and accessories available at TSO Products. It could be a tool they have been longing for or an accessory that can elevate their woodworking journey. So, this year, surprise your woodworking enthusiast with a thoughtful and practical gift that will help them craft their work with precision and ease.