It's getting close, I can hear the sleight bells

If your a woodworker looking for a project, how about this wooden canoe from Stillwater Boats.

The Sunrise Model by Stillwater.

SUNRISE SINGLE is for those of us that like the freedom of paddling alone, be it by ourselves or in a group. With it's large 18"x 40" cockpit and plenty of foot room under the high fore deck it will handle 200 lbs. and still respond well with much lighter paddlers.

Stillwater offers kits as well as plans at : http://www.stillwaterboats.com/



The Christmas gift countdown continues

If you man has an appreciation for exceptional workmanship and laser sharp optics then take a look a this little jewel from Leica.

The Leica X1

The similarities between the Leica X1 and the classics of the M system go deeper than merely their stylish exteriors. In terms of image quality in particular, the X1 fears no comparison with its larger cousin. Remarkably compact and easy to use, the X1 gives photographers the flexibility to capture moments and impressions exactly as they are - authentic and unrehearsed. That's what makes the Leica X1 the perfect everyday companion for demanding photographers.

Check out the entire Leica lineup at : http://us.leica-camera.com/home/

One week to go on our gift countdown

If you spend more time in your garage than your house then I've got the gift for you.  Miller has been making welding equipment for decades.  The Diversion series is state of the art TIG technology.

Check out all the features this bad boy has to offer at : http://www.millerwelds.com/products/tig/product.php?model=M00325

Golfers rejoice, Callaway has done it again.  Made you a better golfer with the same amount of talent you had yesterday.

Once again, Callaway has made a giant technological leap forward with Forged Composite. This new material developed in collaboration with Lamborghini is lighter, stronger than titanium and allows Callaway engineers to position weight exactly where it maximizes power and distance. Over 23 million turbostratic carbon fibers provide the strength needed to withstand the violent impact between the Hyperbolic Face and the golf ball. And with a 460cc head shape 43% more aerodynamic than its predecessor and the longer Aldila RIP shaft, swing speeds are faster for even more distance.

See everything Callaway has to offer at: http://shop.callawaygolf.com/

Day 14 of our 24 days of man gifts

Gerstner makes exceptionally fine oak chests.  These are great for sportsmen, craftmen, anyone with fine tools that need storage.

The variation in drawer sizes makes it a good storage chest for just about anything. The top compartment and all ten drawers are felt lined to provide extra protection for your possessions. The front panel is fitted with a sliding hinge so that it may be stowed beneath the bottom drawer. In the closed position, the front panel covers the drawers and can be locked to provide total security.
For more information on Gerstner chests visit them at : http://www.gerstnerusa.com/DETAIL52.html

Gifts aplenty day 13

Beer, need I say anything else, no..  And if you can make it at home, all the better.  Take a look at this deluxe starter kit from More Beer.

Check out these highlights:

The 8 gallon kettle provides ample room to preform a full boil.

The high-grade Wort Chiller allows you to boil and cool all 5 gallons of wort together (instead of only boiling 2-3 gallons and later topping-up with water at the end of the boil). It also chills your Wort very quickly, thus taking a couple hours off your brew day.

Our sleek, stainless Kettle comes with a built-in Spigot allowing for super-easy transfers from Kettle to Fermenter, eliminating the danger of lifting boiling-hot liquid.

The Kettle's lid is notched to accommodate the Wort Chiller's copper coil, while still maintaining a tight-fit for a sanitary environment.

Also included are two Hop Bags which help prevent hop matter from entering your Fermenter. This is truly a "get started right" Home Brewery Kit.

More at : http://morebeer.com/view_product/15912/102142/Personal_Home_Brewery_%234_-_Bottling_Super_Deluxe

Day 12 of our gift extravaganza - I know I'm a day behind, too much real work

I knew eventually I would have to venture into the tech universe.  Well if your thinking about getting dear old dad a tablet for Christmas take a look at this offering from Toshiba;

These are just some of the apps. available for this unit:

Google and Android Apps*

Google Music, Android™ Music Player, Google Movie Maker, Android™ Browser, Android™ Market, Gmail™, Google eBooks™, Google Maps™, Google Maps Street View, Google Maps Navigation, Google Places, Google Latitude™, Google Search, Google Calendar/Calendar Sync, Google Contacts/Contact Sync, Google Voice Search, Google Talk™, YouTube™

you can check out all the specs. and features at: http://us.toshiba.com/tablets/thrive/10-inch/16gb