Pinto Carpentry's 2025 Holiday Gift Guide: Budget Friendly Gifts for Carpenters (Under $100, Under $50!)

If you’re trying to shop for the holidays and are on a tight budget, we understand. That’s why today’s holiday gift guide is all about gifts that you can actually afford that your contractor and carpentry giftees will actually use!  It’s the best of both worlds in practical and affordable tools to give as gifts this December. 

From stocking stuffers to goodie bags to gift toppers and white elephant gifts, these are a great option for penny-pinching but still delivering on impressive results.  We’re bringing you a list of great budget friendly gifts for carpenters, contractors, and DIYers for less than $100 -- with most of them coming in under $50!  Plus, if you make great use of those Black Friday sales, you’ll have even more discounts on top.

Scroll through our picks for great budget friendly holiday gift-giving!

The EGO Power Anti-Scratch Safety Glasses come in 3 different colors: clear, grey, and yellow lenses.  Made of Polycarbonate and rubber for scratch resistant and impact resistant wear.  They’re comfortable and affordable and priced less than $15 at the time of publication on Amazon.  

We also love the MAGID Y50 series that are safety glasses and blue-light blocking glasses for the days you’ve got to do a little admin work to promote your carpentry shop. Comes in a variety of colors as well as multiple pair options for budget friendly multiples.  Individual pairs are priced under $25 at the time of publication on Amazon.

The ANSI Z87+ Certified protective eyewear come in a variety of lens colors and offer both impact resistant and UV protection for less than $20 in a bulk pack on Amazon at the time of publication.

NEIKO’s Magnetic Screwdriver Set offers a 10 piece collection of philips and flathead screwdrivers in several sizes with heat-treated high hardened steel for durability.  Available on Amazon for less than $20 at the time of publication.

The Klein Tools Impact DRiver is a 7-in-1 impact socket set with handle and 6 different SAE sizes. It’s a multi function tool for less than $40 at the time of publication on Amazon.

You’d be hardpressed to find a dude that doesn’t love a leafblower, and the Black+Decker Electric Leaf Blower is a great affordable option, priced at less than $50 on Amazon at the time of publication.

We love the BOSCH GLL 1P 65ft Line and Point Laser Level with batteries, priced under $90 on Amazon at the time of publication.  It’s a compact and pocket sized laser level at an affordable price with high-accuracy and dependability.

The Klein Tools Multibit Racheting SCrewdriver 6-in-1 Stubby Tool is perfect for small spaces and pocket-sized to travel easily from garage to job site with little room. Priced under $20 on Amazon at the time of publication.

The Milwaukee 48-22-1502 Fastback folding Utility Knife is an all-purpose must-have for the toolbox and is a sturdy companion. It’ll allow you to grab the end of a tape measure thanks to the included notch, and also features 5 extra blades for convenience inside the knife. Priced under $30 at the time of publication on Amazon.  For some slightly lower priced options you can check out: The IRWIN Utility Knife for Drywall is easy to use, durable and ergonomic, and budget friendly pricing in at under $15 at the time of publication on Amazon. The Pacific Handy Cutter s4R Safety Cutter clocks in at under $12 and is affordable, compact, and convenient.

The JOREST 50 piece small precision screwdriver set is a great multipurpose tool set for smaller projects and mechanical work including computer builds and more. Budget friendly as well for just under $15 at the time of publication on Amazon.

This telescoping Magnetic Pickup Tool Set is perfect for finding all those dropped nails and screws and bits and bobs.  Perfectly priced at under $30 on Amazon at the time of publication, makes a great stocking stuffer tool to keep the handyperson in your life organized.

The REXBETI Razor Blade Scraper tool is perfect for cleaning paint or scraping finishes off furniture to restore them. Great for cooktops and glass as well.  Includes 50pcs of refillable plastic blades and 80 razor blades. Priced under $10 at the time of publication on Amazon.

The HOTO Laser Measureing Tool is a pocket-sized digital “laser tape” that has high accuracy and perfect convenience. It’s a great gadget for the person who has everything! Priced under $60 at the time of publication found at Amazon.

The AWP Tool Belt Tool Rig is an incredibly affordable and durabilt utility workbelt for the DIYer and contractor.  Priced under $60 at the time of publication on Amazon. Perfect for all genders and all tradespeople with 18 tool pockets and loops.

The MZK 16” Electric Walk-Behind Snowblower with 20ft throwing distance is on a special holiday deal on amazon at the time of publication pricing it at just under $100.

The LHKNL Headlamp Flashlight offers bright LED rechargeable headlamps in a 2-pack of waterproof headbands for better visibility on the job site and in those hard-to-reach spots of your shop.  Priced for the pair under $30 on amazon at the time of publication.

We’re big fans of these LED Rechargable Magnetic Work Lights that come in a set of two for under $40 on Amazon at the time of publication.  Great for camping, working, and emergencies!