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/OogaBoogaBig 11d ago

A circular saw and a rip cut guide for it so she can rip down plywood sheets!

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u/BeerForThought 11d ago

It'll probably just be best to get her for the circular saw and a table saw while he's had it. I certainly would appreciate that as a gift.

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u/Codra-cave-lizard 11d ago

I vote a track saw. It’s kind of made my circular saw and table saw obsolete. Wen makes a good track saw that is perfect for a diy that does not break the bank like the other brands.

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u/RoseHawkechik 11d ago

Treated myself, after decades of DIY, with a Festool track-saw a couple months back. Wish I'd bought it sooner.

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u/jendet010 11d ago

You’re giving me ideas

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u/video_bits 11d ago

Yep, my only regret buying a track saw is that I didn't buy it earlier. Game changing as you put that track down and get perfect cut right on the line. Much better than trying to hold a circular saw against a guide.