Practical Gifts for Dad on Father's Day

Guys in general like gadgets and tinkering with gadgets, whether they’re roaring engines, sleek laptops or power tools.  If the man in your life is really into this stuff, show your appreciation on Father’s Day by taking him to Handyman in Robinsons Pioneer to check out some practical gear. Or surprise your husband by showing him that you appreciate his love for gadgets.

If you want to indulge Dad’s fun side, check out some toys for your big boy for Father’s Day.

Sky Mini Welding Torch

For the dad who likes to play (or more importantly, work) with fire, the Sky Mini Welding Torch is a wonderful addition to any toolbox. Indispensable for melting copper pipes, PVC, non-ferrous metal welding, glasswork or even lighting charcoal for a family barbeque, this portable hand torch does the job.  Simply load it with a butane gas tank (sold separately—don’t forget to include a tank or two with the torch) and it’s ready for ignition.

Definitely keep this away from the kids.

Price: P549.75 (welding torch), P69.75 (butane gas)

Hanabishi 4” or 6” Desktop Grill Fan

Putting together pet projects in a stuffy shed or office can be stifling, especially with a scorching heat wave.  Give your husband some relief by getting him a Hanabishi Desktop Grill Fan.  This small metal fan has a sturdy cage grill and is vertically adjustable.  The 6” version has a high and low setting for fan speed.

Price: P390 (4” fan), P495 (6” fan)

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Travelon Stop and Lock Luggage Scale with Tape Measure

Ideal and practical for keeping his luggage (and yours) within airline height and weight restrictions, this pocket-sized scale is capable of measuring up to 75 lbs. or over 34 kg.  The tape measure ensures that he uses the right sized maleta for trips overseas so he can adequately adjust for the truckload of pasalubongs he’s required to bring you and the kids upon his return.

Price: P499.75

Krazy Kloth by Cadie

Neatly packed in plastic orbs, these tiny micro-fiber swatches are treated with an array of chemicals that remove stubborn stains.  No need for water, Dad just has to wipe them thoroughly on the surface of whatever he’s cleaning. They’re just the thing for auto and boat chrome fixtures, golf clubs, tools, guns, knives, garden equipment, copper, brass, glass and tiles.

Price: P159.75

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Touring Items Type S USB +12V/24V Power Center

If your hubby is the type who has to have his cellphone, PSP, iPod, Nintendo DS and laptop charging one after the other during a long road trip, he’ll need the Type S Power Center.  This useful gadget has four sockets for powering devices from 12V to 24V, two of the cigarette lighter variety and two USB ports.  A must-have for the gadgeteer on the go!

Price: P429.75

Slick or VR³ Digital Photo Album Keychain

These two key chains display up to 58 photos (72 for the VR³) with their diminutive 1.5” color LCD displays.  The Slick has 200kb in onboard memory while the VR³ has 8mb.  The VR³ keychain can also stand unaided as a tiny picture frame for his desk at the office.  USB-compatible with built-in rechargeable batteries, these two digital photo albums are great for keeping pictures of you and the kids that your guy can show off at a moment’s notice.

Price: P999.75 (Slick), P1299.75 (VR³)

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B-Bon John-Benzen Tools -11 in 1- 4½” Super Travel Kit

Looking for a more streamlined alternative to a bulky grooming kit?  The 11 in 1 Super Travel Kit is a durable and reliable all-purpose tool designed like a Swiss Army knife, all in one little package.  It has scissors, tweezers, a knife, a cuticle pusher and trimmer, a nail clipper, file and cleaner and an ear cleaner.  Perfect and practical for keeping neat and clean no matter where he goes.

Price: P495

4-in-1 Thumbprint Pocket Screwdriver

Don’t underestimate how useful this thing can be.  The 4-in-1 Thumbprint Pocket Screwdriver has a handle shaped like a key with a small hollow for holding a spare screwdriver bit.  It comes with two screwdriver bits with two heads each (flathead and Phillips), one for regular-sized screws and another bit for screws tiny enough for eyeglasses.  The whole set will fit as an extra key in his key ring. Really practical.

Price: P169.75

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