Pinto Carpentry's Best Gifts for Carpenters Gift Guide 2025 (Part 1)

We’re back with another great gift guide, just in time to snag some great deals on Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Are you stumped on what to get the tinkerer and maker in your life?  Not sure where to start when it comes to encouraging a new hobby in woodworking or carpentry?  Well, we’ve got some fantastic options on today’s gift guide. Let us help find the perfect holiday gift for the DIYer and beginning woodworker! Presenting the first of several of our Pinto Carpentry guides to finding the best gifts for carpenters for Holidays 2025.

The NAREX line of Bench Chisels are a premium selection of hand tools perfect for the woodworker in your life!  The handles are made with premium hornbeam wood and include a brass ferrule.  They’re sturdy, stable, durable, and comfortable to hold.  The set of eight is currently on sale at the time of publication for $170, making it a great holiday gift for the carpenter who has everything. Get them here at Infinity Cutting Tools.

You just can’t beat a dependable laser level!  This one by Huepar is affordable as well as shock and water resistant.  It will help keep any tile or woodworking piece level and even. The laser self-levels in 3 seconds and has a one-touch button operation.  It’s also got an attachable base that can pivot 360º and optional tripod for ease of use.  Available on Amazon at the time of publication for under $40.

The Triton TRA001 Dual Mode Plunge Router features a 2100W (3 ¼ HP) electronically controlled motor. It can be used for hand held and table-mounted usage with an easy to use micro adjuster.  It’s got excellent standard safety features that will prevent accidental injury while changing bits.  It also mounts directly to the exclusive designed Infinity Tools Aluminium Router Plate for a great fit.  Purchase here from Infinity Tools at the time of publication for under $350, a real steal!

The CLC Custom Leathercraft 2823 Ballistic Nail and Tool Back has 10 pockets and weighs 16oz.  It’s a rugged yet lightweight fabric that can withstand significant wear and tear and has adjustable straps for easy carry and wear.  There are 3 main nail and tool pockets and 7 more smaller ones for all the bits and bobs you can think of.  The 2” wide belt means it’s comfortable and strong and fits up to 46” size waist for flexibility.  Available on amazon at the time of publication for less than $50.

The ESTWING Carpenter’s Hatchet comes in two colors: Genuine Leather Grip in brown, and Shock Reduction Grip in blue.  Both are under $65 at the time of publication.  The axes feature a 3.625” cutting edge and a smooth hammer face on the other, making it a great two in one tool for any carpenter or DIYer.  It’s created from one solid piece of American Steel, with no welds or weak spots.  It’s a truly solid option that makes a great gift or stocking stuffer. Get it here on Amazon.

The IRWIN combination square comes in 3 sizes, all under $20 apiece: 6”, 12”, and 16”.  It is perfect for measuring 90º and 45º angles.  With its rust proof stainless steel blade and durable cast zinc body, it’s sure to last for years to come. It’s even got a built in level for precision. You can’t beat the price at $12.99 for the mid-size model on amazon at the time of publication.

The SKIL Corded detail sander and optional 20piece sanding paper kit are a great option for the woodworker and contractor in your life.  With a dust-sealed on and off switch for durability, a micro-filtration system and vacuum attachment, 1 amp motor and 12,000 orbits per minute of speed, this is a very efficient little companion.  Available for under $40 on Amazon at the time of publication.

The Makita circular saw just can’t be beat as a perfect christmas gift for carpenters this year.  It has 2 built-in LED lights, a powerful 15 AMP motor with 5,8000 RP for durabnility and performance, and a large cuttong capacity.  It’s great for framing walls, floors, roofs, and more as well as ripping panels like plywood, OSB, particle board, and others.  It’s lightweight and easy to use compared to similar models on the market, has excellent cutting performance, and great grip for stability.  Available on Amazon at the time of publication for less than $220.

The Worx Pegasus 2-in-1 Folding Work Table and Saw Horse is a great portable workbench for the woodworker or contractor in your midst.  It’s easy to stow and go, folding down flat and compac to save on space and make it easy to move. It seamlessly transitions from workbench to sawhorse and back again, with a loadbearing capacity of 300lbs as a workbench and 1000lbs as a sawhorse that can handle quite a lot!  It’s a great modular working table for the DIYer, and won’t take up a large footprint if you’re working in small spaces. Available on Amazon at the time of purchase for under $100.

The BIBURY Hammer Multitool is a great 12-in-1 pocket sized gadget that’s perfect for travel.  You can fix anything, anywhere, at anytime with this convenient and functional tool.  It features a hammer, plier, flathead screwdriver, saw, wirecutter, bottle opener, file, nail claw, straight knife, scresdrivers and more made of high-quality steel. Available on Amazon for less than $25 at the time of publication.

The Dremel 8250-5 12V Variable Speed Cordless Rotary  tool is an incredible option for gift giving to the carpenter or woodworker this holiday season.  It’s compact, convenient, and comfortableto use.  The adjustable dial and interchangeable heads allow for cutting, sanding, drilling, cleaning, grinding and more.  It’s currently on sale at time of publication for under $120 on Amazon!

The Tradegear Electrician’s Belt and Bag Combo is an all-purpose, heavy duty tool belt designed not just for durability and convenience, but for comfort. With multiple size ranges from Small-Large and XL-3XL, selecting the right fit is a breeze!  The optional 4-point suspender harness also makes a great companion gift together.  Made of heavy-duty 600D nylon material with reinforced rivets and bar-tak stitching, it will last longer than the average tool belt. This is a quality selection for holiday gift giving for carpenters.  Currently available on Amazon for under $150 even if you add the optional suspender package as well.  Great gift!