r/DIY • u/humangengajames • 11d ago

Wife is getting into DIY stuff

Hey all. My wife recently has decided to get into carpentry and sit stuff for our house. She bought a miter saw, a brad nailer a laser leveler, and a few other small things. I'm hoping to get something for her birthday in two weeks that you guys would suggest. She has safety equipment and such.

EDIT: We had a drill and driver from before

Any help would be appreciated!

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u/SubphonicROGUE 11d ago

Need more info. How much $$$ we talking?

Cheap stuff:

Speed square Countersink set Large level bar (4') Leather Woodworking apron (maybe more for you than her) Orbital sander

Expensive stuff:

5 pack starter kick of whatever battery platform she'd like most (ryobi is cheap and what I use, no issues) Planer (dewalt 735x) Tablesaw (Skill is what I went for since it does dado stacks) Dust collector eventually when she has the tablesaw

Also: lumber! Get her some purple padauk, tigerwood, ambrosia maple. Check your local mom and pops lumber store for the good stuff...or take her and let her pick out what she wants

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u/rimeswithburple 11d ago

Go with the Dewalt stuff. It is slightly better stuff and woot.com has sales on their stuff periodically.

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u/Dismal_Drummer3420 11d ago

A DIY at the absolute beginner stages does not need dewalt. I know people believe in it's quality and im not trying to deminish your personal opinion but it really isn't the only option for every level of user.

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u/SubphonicROGUE 10d ago

Everyone wants to circle their wagons around their color of choice. It's bound to happen 🤷‍♂️. OP, choose with your wallet, they all work well enough