Leica Geosystems DISTO™ D5 Distance Meter

If your Dad is the kind of guy who would enjoy a laser (yes, we said laser) that he could whip into and out of a holster and use to measure distances up to 200 meters, then we’re pretty sure that the Leica DISTO™ D5 Distancemeter would be a Father’s Day dream come true. We’ve covered its main points, so let’s move on to features; this distance meter is the first of its kind with an integrated digital Pointfinder to help locate targets, and has the ability to measure squares and volumes at the touch of a button. Whether he’s plotting out a landscaping project or measuring room dimensions, the DISTO™ D5 will help Dad get the job done quickly and accurately.

Heat Gun/Heat Shrink Kit

What do you get for a Dad who’s more into custom cars and computers than tools and home improvement? Heat shrink, of course. While it may not sound like the most exciting gift for a gadget guy, heat shrink tubing can actually be a lot of fun to use, and is incredibly useful for small repairs and wire insulation. It also becomes an extra-interesting gift when accompanied by a heat gun. We suggest covering all the bases with one of our heat shrink tubing kits; these compact, compartmentalized cases are filled with heat shrink in assorted sizes and colors, so Dad’s sure to have the right type on hand for whatever need may arise.

MagneSpot

If Dad’s a home theater or audio Do-it-Yourselfer whose hobby goes as far as pulling in-wall cables, make his job easier with the Magnespot. Designed to eliminate frustrating trial-and-error hole cuts and the drywall repairs that inevitably follow, this handheld locating system is made up of a thimble-sized magnetic marker used in conjunction with a handheld locating device that’s no bigger than a standard highlighting pen. Operation is simple: the magnetic marker is placed on the backside of drywall or above a ceiling - wherever a cable penetration hole needs to be cut. Then it’s traced from inside the room with the electronic finder, which locates the marker to within 3 inches of its exact location, and clues Dad in to the exact spot where a hole needs to be made.

Bee3

Dad doesn’t have to be Felix Unger-compulsive to appreciate a little organization. Whether his garage shelves, sporting equipment, home theater cables or file folders could use some straightening-out, a personal label printer like K-Sun’s Bee3 is sure to do the trick. The Bee3 labeler lets you choose from over 60 different color and size options, so Dad’s labels will have the potential to be as unique as he is. And if you think a label printer doesn’t sound as, say, masculine as some of the other gift choices out there, think again: the industrial hard case that the Bee3 comes in really ramps up its manliness factor.

Autoloader

Think back to when you were growing up. How many times did you hear phrases like “*#@*^@!!!!” reverberating from the general direction of the garage? It’s a common memory that many of us share, and it’s pretty much universally linked to those times when our Dads couldn’t find the precise tools they were looking for. Luckily, tools have evolved to the point where we no longer need to own multiple variations of the same basic implement. Case in point: the Autoloader® Multi-Bit Screwdriver, an all-in-one solution that integrates 6 of the industry’s most commonly used screwdriver bits into a single tool. Thanks to its revolutionary pump-action design, the Autoloader® lets you select and load the bit you need in just seconds. Isn’t time to end Dad’s hunt for the right screwdriver?

LSDI Adjustable Hole Cutter Attachment

Whether he’s a do-it-yourselfer or a pro, chances are pretty good that Dad finds hole cutting to be a hassle. Even though a power drill does all the work, you generally have to carry around an assortment of hole saw attachments so you’ll always have the right size on hand, and to top it all off, there’s the debris that flies into your face while you’re making the cut. But what if you could lay both evils to rest this Father’s Day? LSDI’s hole cutter drill attachment combines the convenience of complete adjustability with the protection of a dust tray, so now Dad can tackle any job with a single blade that adjusts from 1¼″ to 10¼″ in diameter, and is covered by a debris-catching shield. Treat Dad to one of these hole cutters, and he’ll be happily drilling holes for doorknobs and light fixtures before the wrapping paper has a chance to hit the floor.