Machinist’s Christmas List for 2017

PUBLISHED ON: December 13, 2017
LAST MODIFIED ON: August 12, 2024

POSTED IN: News, Events

The holiday season is upon us again. Having a hard time finding just the right gift for the machinist on your Christmas list? Well, we’ve done the work for you! Here’s a list of some great gift ideas guaranteed to make any machinist happy:

Waxed Canvas Heavy Duty Shop Apron with Adjustable Pockets

Texas Canvas Wares/Amazon
$37.95 (Free shipping available)

Constructed by hand from high grade materials, this rugged machinist’s work apron perfectly merges function with style. It’s made from water resistant canvas, with reinforced pockets, solid brass rivets and grommets.

This shop apron measures 27 inches wide and 34 inches tall for a universal fit, available in sizes up to XXL with extra-long straps that can accommodate up to a 50 inch waist.

The unique flaps keep tool pockets from filling up with sawdust and debris while keeping small tools in and it can be tucked in when desired. It also has heavy duty tool pockets, cell phone pocket and chest pocket.

Machinists Jack Set

Little Machine Shop
$15.95

This high quality machinists jack set provides a handy way to support odd sized or odd shaped objects.

Features include:

Two extension bases
Auxiliary pointed screw
Inner and outer V bases
1″ diameter, 1.5″ to 2.3″ tall

Machinist by day baseball cap

CafePress
$18.99

This cool baseball cap is made from 100% cotton and can adjust to fit almost any sized head. Comes with a sweatband inside the brim to keep sweat out of the eyes.

KANT Twist

Clamp Manufacturing, Co. /Grainger
Starting at $13.15

Made in the USA from high tensile steel and other top quality materials, Kant-Twist clamps provide a firm grip, holding metal wood and plastic tightly in place. They adjust easily to uneven surfaces, with jaws that remain parallel when clamping and don’t twist while tightening.

Machinist Repairs Shop Gift NEW Neon Light Sign

ADV PRO/Amazon
$29.99

This awesome LED light is the perfect decoration for your machinist’s job shop or man cave. Measuring 12 inches by 8.5 inches, this classy sign easily attaches to any wall and is available in a variety colors.

Precision Screwdriver Set

Starrett/Little Machine Shop
$55.00

This set of 7 top quality Starrett hardened chrome-vanadium precision jewelers’ screwdrivers will give your machinist the perfect tools to make precision adjustments to smaller work pieces. Comes in a case.

“If Dad Can’t Fix it No One Can” T-shirt

LookDream Store
$16.99

This great T-shirt is available in multiple sizes and colors.

Safety Glasses

Edge Eyewear
Starting at $4.99

Why should somebody as cool as a machinist wear bulky, ugly safety glasses? Edge Eyewear is known for making safety glasses that combine sleek modern styles with premium performance and safety standards.

Lanxy Men’s Vintage Occupation Machinist 3D Metal Belt Buckle

Lanxy/Amazon
$10.89 (free shipping available)

Let the machinist on your Christmas list make a bold fashion statement in this cool black enamel gray tone belt buckle.

SpillMaster Container

SpillMaster/Little Machine Shop
$5.95

A great way to help your machinist keep their workplace dry and free from spills. Holds cuttings, fluids and lubricants. Fluids can’t spill out, even when the container is upside down. Constructed from durable polyethylene and includes an applicator brush.

Goes anywhere, no air or power source required
Forward and reverse drive direction
Comfortable handle with non-slip knurled grip

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from all the folks at Absolute Machine Tools!