5 Great Gift Ideas for the Craftsman Tool Enthusiast

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Craftsman has been one of the more legitimate players in the power equipment sector for the better part of the past 100 years. Given that fact, it’s a safe-enough bet that most DIYers have at least one item bearing the brand’s iconic logo in their home garage or workshop. But if you count yourself among the world’s many handyman diehards, it’s likely that you own several brands of power tools that you use regularly in your car, in your home, or out in the yard.

If you have a loved one with a workspace full of Craftsman-branded gear, we bet you regularly look to add to their collection when gift-giving opportunities present themselves. It’s likely that you struggle to figure out which items to choose from the vast Craftsman Tools vaults, because the last thing you want to do is pick up some power tool or accessory they already own.

You can, of course, take all the guesswork out of the equation by giving that craft lover a gift card and letting them spend the money on the gear they need. But we understand that, for some people, gift cards lack a certain intimacy that gift giving requires. For that set, we’re happy to highlight some Craftsman products that fans of the Stanley Black & Decker-owned brand don’t already have scattered around their workplace.

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Backup lithium-ion battery packs

We’ll kick off this special list with the kind of no-brainer gift that even hardcore surveyors of Craftsman Power Tools are sure to light up with absolute glee, and that gift is the Backup Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack. In fact, at the end of the day, almost any power tool aficionado will be quick to tell you two absolute certainties about beyond essential power packs, the first being that rechargeable batteries rarely last long enough to complete a full task. The second is that they are incredibly expensive to purchase on their own.

As far as cost goes, yes, the lithium-ion batteries currently powering Craftsman’s V20 equipment line are no exception. Case in point, a 6.0 Ah Craftsman V20 battery will cost you $139 these days through Amazon. If you’re looking to upgrade to a 9 Ah power pack, it’ll set you back $179. The good news on that front is that many of the items in Craftsman’s V20 lineup are well-respected in the consumer power tool sector. So are the batteries that power those devices, with users rating the 4 Ah, 6 Ah and 9 Ah power packs well through Amazon.

Favorable reviews or not, the sticker prices on those batteries might be enough to make your DIY tool lover think twice about buying backups for themselves. So, if you’re feeling easy, you’ll probably make their day by doing that for them.

Versasystem storage gear

If your crafter-loving DIYer prefers to lock their gear in storage containers with the brand’s logo, tool boxes and organizers on its Versasystem can suit their needs. For those unfamiliar with Versasystem, the modular storage line is designed to meet essentially any storage need a DIYer might encounter through steel storage boxes, stackable rolling containers, and a wall mounting unit designed for larger appliances.

Now, the range of Versasystem items you’re looking at will undoubtedly depend on the needs of the craft lover you’re buying from. But for our money, the brand’s Tradestack rolling tool crate tower is pretty hard to beat. This set is generally considered a pro-grade storage option. But while Lowe’s sells a 3-piece set for $184, it’s also very affordable, keeping any grade of craftsman tools safe and easy to transport from place to place when needed.

The wheeled, stackable set includes a 22-inch storage chest, a small crate, and a suitcase tool box, all of which are rated for IP65 water and dust resistance. The set is rated 4.8 stars by Lowe’s Shoppers, who praise it along with other appliance professionals for its durability, ease of use and versatility, especially at the price point. While it won’t pair with storage gear from other notable brands, if the reviews are accurate, you probably won’t need it.

V20 Brushless Stick Vacuum

While homeowners have long used Craftsman tools to maintain and upgrade aspects of their homes, it’s not typically the go-to brand for home cleaners. However, the brand makes some notable products designed for more domestic tasks, including the cordless V20 stick vacuum. Yes, Craftsman makes a stick vacuum. And yes, real-world users have almost universally praised the device as a first-rate house cleaner.

As mentioned, conventional vacuum wisdom may lead you to a brand like Dyson or one of its more legitimate aftermarket alternatives. But if you’re a true-blue Craftsman fan, user reviews for the brand’s V20 vac should convince you that it’s good enough to rival any model on the market. The device owns 4.8-star and 4.9-star user ratings on its Craftsman and Lowe’s home improvement product pages, respectively, with more than 30 customers chiming in each to praise the vacuum for being just as effective on rugs and carpets.

With its above-average suction power bolstered by a brushless motor, Craftsman’s design team also fitted the vacuum with a rotating head for multiple speed settings for better maneuverability and cleaning versatility. Some YouTube reviewers also point to the device’s ability to transition to a handheld model as another major plus. Still, some users claim that the V20 battery pack can make this vacuum a little top-heavy, while its $249.99 sticker price may also give some pause.

V20 Bluetooth Speaker

Here’s a little something for the crafter fan in your life who can’t tackle a project in stoic silence in the garage or workshop. And while Craftsman might not be one of the first brands that comes to mind when you think of the best Bluetooth speakers on the market, if user reviews are any indication, the cordless V20 model could help the iconic appliance brand enter that special chat.

As of this writing, Craftsman’s V20 Bluetooth speaker has a 4.7-star rating on its Amazon product page. If you know how Amazon reviews go, you know this is an impressive feat, with nearly 93% of customers rating the speaker 4 stars or higher. While few users claim that the V20 is ready to take on Bose or Beats in terms of audiophile quality, they widely praise it as a speaker that can bring some serious sound to any garage, workshop or workplace. They also praise the speaker’s 100-foot Bluetooth connectivity and Versatrack compatibility, as well as its durability and runtime, with some claiming it can play all day on a single charge.

As Tools in Action notes in a positive review of the speaker, you can only plug in the V20 when the battery is low. Most reviewers agree that the V20 Bluetooth speaker is a legitimate bang for your buck, even with Craftsman selling it for $109 through its Amazon store.

V20 Power Scrubber

Any gearhead or workshop dweller can confirm without a doubt that such work causes some sort of disturbance. And in the garage, such a mess can leave you scrubbing the concrete floor on your knees. If you’re looking for a way to reduce stress on your knees and back, users claim that Craftsman’s 2-in-1 V20 Power Scrubber can be a good choice.

It is, unfortunately, also a relatively expensive one, with the appliance manufacturer listing the Power Scrubber for $179 through its Amazon storefront. Still, the device has been well-reviewed by nearly 200 real-world users, who rate the scrubber at 4.6 stars and largely praise it for its scrubbing power, battery life, and easy-to-use design, though some note it’s bigger and heavier than they’d prefer. Versatility is another point of appreciation, as the 2-in-1 scrubber can easily transition from handheld to telescoping pole-mounted mode, making it ideal to use for car washes and perfect for scrubbing hard-to-reach places like windows in your home.

YouTubers like Just a Dad seem to agree that there are plenty of reasons to add this handyman device to your cleaning arsenal. And for the record, the scrubber is also Versastack compatible, with Craftsman offering versatility upgrades through additional scrubber heads, a 3-pack of which costs $44 via Amazon. Are there cheap power scrubbers on the market? yes But if Craftsman is your brand, it seems like a worthy-enough investment.

How we got here

The purpose of this article is to highlight some items in Craftsman’s extensive lineup of gear that some diehard fans may not already have in their collection, or at least would be useful to pair with the gear they do. When selecting these items, we considered several factors, including price, quality, and perceived usefulness. We also put together reviews from users and workplace professionals, selecting items that received solid notes and ratings from each group. When it was appropriate, those reviews may have been quoted directly to ensure accuracy.

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