Whether you are looking for a birthday or something special for the holidays, there is little that tradies love more than a great tool. To help you make your choice here are some top tool gifts for that special tradie in your life:
Norbar Torque Wrench
If your tradie friend, family or partner works with vehicles then there's little that would get them more excited than a serious set of torque tools. Norbar started making torque wrenches for use in the Second World War for adjusting Spitfires, Hurricanes and Lancaster planes. Today it has grown into one of the best torque wrench manufacturers in the world, using technologically advanced techniques to make very high-quality tools. Every Norbar torque wrench goes through strict testing and design requirements to make sure that they offer ergonomic comfort and excellent precision. Every tradie knows the quality of Norbar, making it a fantastic gift for both holidays and birthdays.
WERA Screwdriver Set
If the tradie you are looking to buy a gift for sees themselves as a bit of a rebel, then WERA is the brand for you. WERA built their reputation on smashing expectations and thinking creatively about tools and how they work. Their Tool Rebels program is built from a core of staff passionate about transforming the industry by making tools more ergonomic, more practical and better suited to the job. If that doesn’t convince you then maybe this will; the tools also just look so damn cool! A WERA screwdriver set is the perfect gift for pretty much any tradie, and you’re guaranteed to make them look like a badass on site too.
Jokari Automatic Wire Stripper
If the tradie you are buying a gift for works with electrical wires then you might want to check whether they've got a quality set of automatic wire strippers. Self-adjustable automatic wire strippers make your life a hell of a lot easier as an electrician but getting a brand that actually works is not such an easy task. Luckily, Jokari has spent a lot of time and money on developing a product that works as it should. Buying a Jokari automatic wire stripper will not only make their work much simpler, it'll also make them the envy of any tradie that crosses their path.
Fluke Multimeter
Anyone who works with electricity needs a good multimeter but getting a good brand can be pretty expensive. A quality multimeter is safer and more accurate, making it a top priority for anyone who doesn't have access to one. Fluke is one of the more serious brands around, built for quality, resilience, accuracy and high safety standards, no tradie will bulk at being bought one of these excellent machines.
Hakko Soldering Station
Hakko is known to anyone who has had to do a bit of soldering in their lives. Whether they are a professional or an amateur, if they work with circuit boards then a Hakko soldering station is a seriously good gift. Hakko has driven half the innovations in the soldering field, inventing things like ceramic heating elements, the adjustable soldering station and even improved tips. Today they are used by companies like Boeing, Samsung, Nokia and Phillips. If you know that the person you are buying for needs to a good soldering station, then Hakko will bring them a world of joy (and jealous looks from their tradie friends).
