Ask HN: What are some good gift ideas for hacker types?

Post by znmeb » Mon, Dec 09, 2013, 5:12 AM UTC

Post by tostitos1979 » Wed, Dec 11, 2013, 2:54 AM UTC

bliti wrote: post #50

jerryr wrote: post #17

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I must second the Dremel as a good gift idea. It is the one power tool that I use weekly. Its a saw, drill, sander, and more in one. I use it for many different types of projects. Bought it in the year 2000. Its still going strong.

Post by bliti » Sun, Dec 15, 2013, 2:45 AM UTC

tostitos1979 wrote: post #53

bliti wrote: post #50

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I must second the Dremel as a good gift idea. It is the one power tool that I use weekly. Its a saw, drill, sander, and more in one. I use it for many different types of projects. Bought it in the year 2000. Its still going strong.

I got one as a gift last year. Actually, got a set of 3 tools. They have been gathering dust. I have zero skill in woodworking but am interested in learning. What do you use your Dremel for?