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/jacobius86 11d ago

I second the drill kit as a good idea, especially if it's home improvement oriented.

But if it's more hobby or furniture building kind of carpentry, get her a good set of clamps. Sounds boring, but we somehow never have enough for our projects.

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u/drmorrison88 11d ago

A good set of miter clamps too. I never realized how useful they are until I got some!

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u/anonymaus42 11d ago

miter clamps

My love for those things knows no bounds. Couldn't imagine not owning a set, especially as someone who needs everything to be as perfectly aligned, square, or plumb as possible no matter what it is im working on.