Five Woodworking Gifts for Under $150

The Bosch JS5 T-Shank Orbital Jigsaw is loaded with features such as an adjustable dust blower to keep sawdust out of the cut line, a one-handed blade change mechanism and a smooth, powerful motor. The result is a jigsaw that cuts clean, true lines with minimal vibration. A fine choice to add to anyone's tool corral.

Biscuit joiners are one of the few "single task" tools that I believe every wood shop should have. It may only do one job (cutting slots for biscuits), but it does that one job so effectively that it is worth having. The Ryobi JM82 is a solid biscuit joiner with some thoughtful features, one that stacks up well against similar tools that cost twice the price.

The Milwaukee 2401-22 Heavy-Duty 12v Compact Driver is a small, lightweight driver whose primary purpose is to drive and remove screws. Even though it weighs only two pounds, this is no lightweight tool. It packs a lot of torque into a small package, along with features such as an LED work surface light, battery fuel gauge and one-handed bit changes.

Pocket joints are a simple, effective means for joining parts of face frames. However, by hand, they can be a little tricky to create properly. Enter pocket hole jigs, such as the Kreg K3 Pocket Hole System. This inexpensive, yet highly effective steel, aluminum and plastic jig has all of the features one would need to create nearly any pocket joint.

For woodworkers who find themselves away from their shop (or for those who don't have a table saw), cutting large sheet goods such as plywood can be a bit cumbersome. Penn State Industries has come up with a portable solution: the PPS-2 Portable Panel Saw System, which attaches to your circular saw to make an accurate, easy to use panel saw. A great option for a gift for someone who doesn't have access to a table saw!