Woodworking Gift Idea

Vintage books in a related topic make a great gift idea. (Photo by Charlotte Ekker Wiggins)

“…really enjoy your blogs. My Dad is a woodworker and loves wine. Do you have any gift suggestions that are wine related?” — Melanie

Woodworking Gift Idea

Hi Melanie,

I may have a good option. I found this handmade wooden wine caddy at a local bazaar last year. See how the wine holds the wooden stand at an angle? And see how beautifully the different woods are incorporated?

My engineer brothers who also like to work with wood had more fun trying to figure out how this works than actually using it.

This handmade wine bottle holder is a great conversation piece and gift. (Photo by Charlotte Ekker Wiggins)

This one came from “The Splintered Spool,” which is in Kirksville, Mo. They have some lovely wooden items including boxes, trivets, cutting boards and coasters. See the wooden bowls in the background?

They also make items custom so if you get started now with your orders, they should be able to get you something made in plenty of time for Christmas. Feel free to send them a link to this photo, I didn’t see these posted on their website or Etsy shop.

When I am stumped for a gift idea, I start with a vintage book in a related topic. Part of the fun is the treasure hunt. Local antique malls and thrift stores are good places to start.

For a woodworker, if you can’t find a woodworking specific vintage book, you might consider something similar to this 1951 Handyman’s Guide from Better Homes and Gardens. Anyone who enjoys working with tools will get a kick out of the photos and narrative. My handyman picked up a tip when he was leafing through this copy last year as we were moving books around in my basement.

You could also look for a vintage level or other handy antique tool. The levels are relatively easy to still find in the Midwest and would be a nice gift for a woodworker and handyman.

Pair whatever you find with a good bottle of wine and you should be all set!

Charlotte