https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 04 May 2026 06:07:11 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gift-for-an-aspiring-bob-the-builder-adult#post-2904808 Fri, 06 Dec 2019 10:33:28 +0000 Mrs. Carrot 2904808@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@BUNBUN: Thanks, I love the bench idea! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gift-for-an-aspiring-bob-the-builder-adult#post-2904807 Fri, 06 Dec 2019 10:33:05 +0000 Mrs. Carrot 2904807@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@erinbaderin: pretty basic? We bought a basic toolbox when we got our condo 10 years ago to take care of basic stuff (hammer, pliers, etc.), but we never needed power tools beyond the drill that does get a lot of use as I've had him hang curtains and pictures in the last few months. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gift-for-an-aspiring-bob-the-builder-adult#post-2904784 Fri, 06 Dec 2019 07:53:28 +0000 brownepiano 2904784@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>They do make cordless drills that come with extra batteries. That way you can keep an extra charging. I bought a small screw gun for myself for hanging things in our house and working on pianos. I've never had problems with the battery. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gift-for-an-aspiring-bob-the-builder-adult#post-2904745 Thu, 05 Dec 2019 20:10:12 +0000 erinbaderin 2904745@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@BUNBUN: If you’re not using it a lot I’ve found a corded drill is better - we have two cordless drills and we always have to use the corded because they’re both always dead. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gift-for-an-aspiring-bob-the-builder-adult#post-2904577 Thu, 05 Dec 2019 08:40:03 +0000 BUNBUN 2904577@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We got a great collapsible workbench at either Lowe's or Home Depot that we still use to this day. Natural wood, a shelf underneath and the legs fold when the shelf is removed. It's extremely sturdy</p> <p>A cordless drill is always useful. If his dream is to "make things" then I would also consider an electric sander. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gift-for-an-aspiring-bob-the-builder-adult#post-2904575 Thu, 05 Dec 2019 08:05:44 +0000 erinbaderin 2904575@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What is his tool situation like? I would suggest some slightly less basic power tools - a drill, maybe a circular saw. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gift-for-an-aspiring-bob-the-builder-adult#post-2904574 Thu, 05 Dec 2019 07:46:21 +0000 Mrs. Carrot 2904574@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My husband's dream of owning a house finally came true this summer and since we moved in, he's been talking about creating a workshop in our garage, building things, etc. For as long as I've known him (20ish years), the man barely knows how to lift a hammer, so I'm assuming this is just a nesting thing for him that will pass like most of his hobbies have, but I'd like to get him something for the holidays to support this new dream and have no idea where to start. He already has a basic toolbox, so I' m looking for something beyond that and ideally something that isn't absurdly expensive ($150-200 max). Would love any recommendations, thank you! </p>