Man Gifts - Function not Fashion

Man Gifts:

Function not

Fashion

Man Gifts:

Function not Fashion

Man Gifts: Function not Fashion

Boyfriends, husbands and

fathers are some of the most

difficult to buy for when it is

holiday or birthday time. Many

children are taught from a

young age to buy gifts that they

themselves would enjoy and

may not get on a regular basis.

This is taught because often

they are attending birthday

parties of children their own

age and gender. However, this


approach to gift giving doesn’t

always translate. Boyfriends,

husbands and fathers have

suffered enough from the

endless photo frames, clothing

“outfits” and random items that

their well-meaning girlfriends,

wives, and children give them.

Men enjoy items that are

functional, in fact, the more

functional it is, the more it is

enjoyed.


The Swiss Army knife is a

perfect example of one small

item that does so many useful

things. When women start

giving functional gifts to the

special men in their lives, those

gifts will spend less time

gathering dust and more time

being put to good use.


Technology

While each man has

different interests, there are a

variety of technological tools

that can be fun and functional

for the user. Smart phones,

tablets and computers have

limitless functionality, and any of

which would make a perfect

“Man Gift”. Remember to do

some research into what he is

interested in and what he has


mentioned he would love to

get sometime. That way you will

know you are getting him

something he will use.


Small Tools

There are also many small

tools that have a variety of

functions, such as multiple

headed screwdrivers, wood

finishing tools, and certainly

multi function oscillating tools.

Whether the man in your life

likes working on cars, the home

or even tinkering in the

basement or garage, small tools

can be a great option for


something they can find many

uses for.


Large Tools

Several large tools have

many functions. Two specific

examples are air compressors

and tractors. There are varieties

of attachments that can be

added to both things that can

make them do many things.

For a tractor, there can be

things added to the front and

back to do heavy lifting, snow

clearing or even gardening.


Their attachments make

many tasks easier and can help

the man in your life to be

inventive about the projects he

takes on. Air compressors also

have a multitude of uses. With

attachments like nail guns,

staplers, sanders, sandblasters,

spray guns, and ratchet

wrenches, the possibilities are

endless. It is important to keep

the air compressors running well


with new air compressor parts

and perhaps updating the air

compressor with Ingersoll Rand

compressor parts. With a new

air compressor filter or new

Ingersoll Rand compressor parts

even an older air compressor

can feel like a new gift for the

man in your life.

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As you shop for the men in

your life, remember to put

yourself in their “functional”

shoes and think about what

may be useful for the tasks they

enjoy doing. When you know

what that task is, try to think of

something that would make

that task easier or more

enjoyable.

Finding a Gift For

Grandpa Can Require

Extra Work

Finding a Gift For Grandpa Can Require Extra Work

Finding an appropriate gift

for grandpa can be a daunting

task. For many men at or near

retirement, they have had a

lifetime to accumulate tools,

knick-knacks, and hobby items.

Often, due to a certain level of

financial stability and a self-

sufficiency that has developed

over time, grandpas have

developed the habit of just

going out and getting (for


them) whatever it is they want

or need. Invariably,

grandfathers answer “nothing”

when asked what they would

like as a gift, whether it be for a

birthday, anniversary, or

Christmas.


Despite the fact that your

grandfather feels he doesn’t

need anything, you still have a

desire to get him something as

a way of showing your love to

him. Since it is likely that he

won’t give you any ideas as to

what might make a good gift,

you will have to do some extra

work. That may mean talking to

your grandmother, or other

family members to find out if


there is something that has

caught his eye that he hasn’t

mentioned to you. Most

importantly, it requires that you

just know your grandfather.

Become a student of your

grandpa. Pay attention to the

things he likes and dislikes, as

well as the things he already

has.


Grandpas often like to work

with their hands. Many

grandpas came from a

generation where you

personally fixed the things you

had, and made basic home

improvements yourself. Your

grandfather may have certain

hobbies that involve

craftsmanship. A gift for the

workshop can be an excellent

way to show your grandpa you


care, but it can be a challenge

to determine what he needs

and doesn’t need. Chances

are he is probably pretty set on

most tools, so you will want to

make sure you know what he

already has. Yet, there are likely

still those tools or gadgets that

he doesn’t have, or maybe

equipment that he has that

needs replaced. For instance,

he may already have a


cordless drill, but perhaps the

battery on his is old and loses

power quickly. He may already

have an air compressor, but

perhaps he needs new air

compressor parts or Ingersoll

Rand compressor parts to keep

it well maintained. He may

already own a ladder, but it

might not be as sturdy as it used

to be, or may not be as user-

friendly for someone his age.






For grandpas who have well

established workshops, consider

items that will enable them to

keep their workshops up to

date. If you are not sure of what

your grandfather might need,

make your gift to him a trip to

the hardware store. There you

can pick up air compressor

parts, new battery pack for his

power tool, Ingersoll Rand

compressor parts, or whatever






else he may need to maintain

his workshop.

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