I Have A Small Problem.

Triggar · 2004-09-07, 10:24 PM

So I have a little problem. Martyr's birthday is coming up soon - on September 22nd. I've been planning since about July to get him a set of cordless power tools for his birthday. After researching different brands and different packages from different stores, I found this:

Kit includes cordless drill with two double-ended screwdriver bits; circular saw with carbide-tipped blade, edge guide and wrench; reciprocating saw with two blades; jigsaw with two blades; chainsaw with bar oil; Tuff Sucker wet/dry hand vac, MeasureTech sonic measuring device and flashlight with adjustable head. Comes with 41-piece bit/blade/file set, two rechargeable batteries, one-hour diagnostic charger, rolling storage bag and operator's manual.

Now, here's the problem.

Tonight, John's mom took him shopping for his birthday. He came back with - you guessed it - cordless power tools. A cordless circular saw and a cordless power drill.

Now I obviously can't get him the kit I was planning on getting him, so I'm stuck with exactly two weeks to find something cool to get him for his birthday. Clothes are lame and I can't afford an LCD monitor for him.

You guys have any serious suggestions for what I can get him? I have about $200 that I can spend, but I'd be willing to spend more if I found something l33t (like that power tool set

).

Don't worry about him seeing the suggestions. I won't actually say if I'm getting him anything that you guys have suggested, so it should still be a small surprise to him.

Thanks!

Neon Apocalypse · 2004-09-07, 10:28 PM

get him sex

jk

ummm, well you could get him a new sound system, or a sound card, or an RC car(gas powered) which he could drive Pyat around in

or you could just get him ammo or something, try and find out what he covets

Squeeky · 2004-09-07, 10:28 PM

Triggar · 2004-09-07, 10:29 PM

Come on, I need serious suggestions. I'm freaking out a little bit.

Neon Apocalypse · 2004-09-07, 10:29 PM

Originally Posted by Squeeky

im sure he already has one squeeky

Rayder · 2004-09-07, 10:31 PM

What I said in IRC and a lava lamp. Or maybe the IRC thing and some chemical compounds with which he can blow stuff up with.

Squeeky · 2004-09-07, 10:33 PM

Originally Posted by Triggar

Come on, I need serious suggestions. I'm freaking out a little bit.

http://sharperimage.com/
http://thinkgeek.com/

EineBeBoP · 2004-09-07, 10:34 PM

Originally Posted by Squeeky

http://sharperimage.com/
http://thinkgeek.com/

+ www.gimpinabox.com

Sorry, cant think of anything. but ill keep an eye out.

Fragmatic · 2004-09-07, 10:38 PM

Walther P99 tactical mount - $95
Walther 30mm Red Dot Reflex Sight - $60~

Spend the rest on a night in, movie/pizza/champagne

Squeeky · 2004-09-07, 10:43 PM

Get him an earflashlight

SDM · 2004-09-07, 10:46 PM

Originally Posted by Squeeky

Get him an earflashlight

Get him 2 earlights and a monicle and he can lumber around saying "WE ARE BORG. RESISTANCE IS FUTILE" That would rule.

Dharkbayne · 2004-09-07, 10:47 PM

Originally Posted by SDM

Get him 2 earlights and a monicle and he can lumber around saying "WE ARE BORG. RESISTANCE IS FUTILE" That would rule.

AztecWarrior · 2004-09-07, 10:49 PM

Paintball match?

Mannequin · 2004-09-07, 10:52 PM

Theres a $208 LCD Moniter on newegg.

JakeLogan · 2004-09-07, 10:55 PM

Coming from a mechanic, For hand tools Snap-on good quality equipment that lasts forever. I've been working in a shop for 10 years and I think I've seen Snap-on tools actually snap 3 times. For power tools if your going for decent but not the best Mikita. if your going for high quality long life, Dewalt Expensive sure but they last forever.

EDIT:now that I've read the whole post. do some add-ons. BUT take it up a step.

^I got one works great.

This is a good tool also if you ever get a flat this baby will take the wheel off fast.