Top 10 Tools for Father's Day DIY Gifts
If you’re looking for Father’s Day gift ideas for a DIY enthusiast, look no further than PCL. We can equip you with the best option to suit the job in hand. From air tools to tyre inflators, this guide provides the top 10 gift ideas for DIY dads to suit a range of budgets, hobbies and levels of expertise.
1. 12v Tyre Inflator
This handy piece of kit is small, light, user-friendly, and comes in a neat storage bag is perfect for tucking into a corner of the boot ready for when tyres need inflating. This is a great gift for dads on the go and camping fans, keeping them and their families safe on road trips. Suitable for all car tyres, and ideal for SUVs and 4x4s, the powerful ATT750 is perfect for topping up pressure, and can even inflate from flat. The digital display has an integrated LED backlight for use in the dark, and additional adaptors included for sports equipment and other small inflatables - providing multi-purpose use with no batteries required!
ATT750 12v Tyre Inflator
2. airlite eco Tyre Inflator
The perfect gift for the home garage, airlite eco is a great option for those who already have a compressor. Designed for ease and comfort of use, at a price that won’t break the bank, this handheld tyre inflator/deflator is a sound piece of equipment, perfect for general tool kits and especially suited to car enthusiasts. Reliable and accurate to 2psi, it has the same DNA as its big brother, the heavy duty AIRFORCE MK4, which is made for demanding applications and provides greater magnification for faster and more accurate reading. Want to learn more about the differences between the airlite eco and AIRFORCE MK4? Read our guide.
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3. Tyre Safety Pack
This is a glove box essential, supplying the classic PCL pencil type Tyre Pressure Gauge (TPG) and Tyre Tread Depth Gauge (TDG16C01) in a durable, reusable tin. Buying your dad a TSP1T15 or TSP20T15 pack will mean he can check his tyres anytime, anywhere, making sure they’re in tip top condition and legal. The TPG, with pocket clip and removable protective cap, is designed so pressure can be read after the gauge is removed from the tyre valve. The TDG16 measures tread of 1-26mm, with a 1.6mm illegal tyre tread depth mark and is DVSA approved.
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4. DTPG7 3-in-1 Digital Depth & Pressure Gauge with Light
Another handy gift for the car or garage, this 3-in-1 Digital Tyre Pressure and Tread Depth Gauge is an excellent choice for dads who drive in the dark or like to work late on their cars at night or on winter evenings. Its large backlit screen with stylish blue light and 90 second auto power off allows easy reading where there is little or low light. Self-calibrating and designed for ease of use, the display will flash to indicate an illegal tyre tread depth warning below 1.6 mm, enabling a quick check of whether tyres need replacing.
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DTPG7 3-in-1 Digital Depth & Pressure Gauge with Light
5. Ergo Extreme Blowgun
This is a brilliant piece of kit for DIY multi-taskers. The Ergo Extreme Blowgun is suitable for a range of jobs, including wood working, tyre fitting and paint spraying. Fitted to a compressed air line to produce a jet stream of air, blowguns are used to clear equipment and surfaces of debris such as dust or chips. The Ergo Extreme Air Blowgun is a good, sturdy and reliable product created with comfort and style in mind. Design-engineered in the UK and made from durable Zytel Nylon, it looks and feels good in the hand, and features a flexible, rubber grip for additional cushioning and increased strength. Available in 7 options, including 2 bar regulated blowguns and safety nozzles, the Ergo Extreme provides easy storage with multiple hanging points, creating additional space and strength in the handle area.
Want to learn more about how to select the right compressed air blowgun based on the application? Read our guide.
6. 2-in-1 Air Nail/Staple Gun
For home carpenters, PCL’s 2-in-1 Air Nail/Staple Gun is a superb option for projects such as cabinet making, flooring, hard boarding and furniture making. With summer officially starting the week after Father’s Day, this staple gun is just the job for that outdoor decking project. You can feel assured that safety is key with the APT850 – a trigger device prevents accidental firing of nails and staples, and the rubber grip handle will ensure Dad can keep a firm hold whilst operating the 2-stage operation trigger to fire single or multiple staples/nails. The lightweight, aluminium gun comes in a carry case with oiler and starter pack of nails and staples.
APT850 2-in-1 Air Nail/Staple Gun
7. 1/2” Impact Wrench
For dads who like to work on cars, or change their own tyres, investing in an impact wrench on their behalf is a fantastic gift idea. A 1/2” impact will be suitable for most applications, providing enough power and precision to work with regular-sized vehicles – and the user-friendly APP210S PRESTIGE Impact Wrench provides optimum performance and value, boasting an impressive torque of 1400Nm. Housed in a durable composite casing with forward and reverse modes, it features a high-performance twin hammer mechanism and is designed for safe and comfortable use, with speed adjustment and a non-slip, soft grip rubber handle for protection against the cold compressed air.
APP210S PRESTIGE Impact Wrench
Where a lower torque impact wrench will suffice, the APT205 PRO Impact Wrench is an excellent alternative, with a decent maximum torque of 540 Nm. Featuring a pin clutch hammer mechanism with forward and reverse mode, it offers excellent balance, good weight distribution for maximum comfort and a non-slip comfortable grip.
If you’re not sure which impact wrench will suit your DIY enthusiast dad, check out our buyers guide here.
8. Impact Socket Sets
If Dad already has an impact wrench, how about a new impact socket set as a last-minute gift idea for Father’s Day? Designed to fit any 1/2" impact wrench, PCL has a comprehensive range of impact sockets, manufactured from high grade hardened chrome molybdenum steel for longer life, and encased in a protective plastic sleeve to prevent damage to alloy wheels. A variety of options housing up to 18 pieces includes the 3 Piece Alloy Wheel, Deep Impact Socket Set, 1/2" Drive, which includes the 3 most popular sizes of impact sockets for a 1/2" drive impact wrench.
Remember though, whilst impact sockets can be used safely on a hand tool, you should never use a regular hand tool socket on an impact wrench as this can be extremely dangerous. Read more about this here.
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9. A Mini Tool
For a big surprise in a small package, you can’t go wrong with one of PCL’s Mini Air Tools. Delivering the same outstanding performance and quality as their standard size counterparts, these compact, lightweight pieces of kit provide maximum control and flexibility, allowing access to otherwise unreachable areas. The soft grip will provide superior comfort and non-slip operation for Dad, as he enjoys the high power motor’s consistent performance. Well suited to the auto enthusiast, the range includes: drills; ratchets for tightening and loosening bolts, lug nuts and rusted fasteners; sanders and grinders for stripping old paint and finishes from metal and wood, and smoothing out the rough areas; and cutters for use on sheet metal.
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10. CM2024D Compressor
Last but not least, if you’re thinking of buying an air tool or accessory as a gift, don’t forget a compressor will be needed to use it. If Dad doesn’t already have one, PCL’s CM2024D Compressor is a good value, robust and reliable solution for the DIY workshop. Featuring a proven and reliable 2 HP compressor pump, direct driven by a high-quality electric motor, it has automatic stop/start for ease of use and economical operation. Fitted with genuine PCL couplings as standard, this compressor comes with a free bottle of SAE 32 compressor oil for quick setup, and full CE certification, test certificates and operating/maintenance manual.
PCL products are manufactured from the highest quality material with reliability and durability in mind. Whether your choice of air tool or accessory is for your dad, stepdad, grandad, or husband, if you want to leave a lasting impression with the best DIY tool for Father’s Day, make sure you choose PCL for the gift that keeps on giving…
