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Last Chance to Shop: Our Top Christmas Gift Ideas

December 13 , 2021

Author: Claudette B.

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Last Chance to Shop: Our Top Christmas Gift Ideas

We all have that one friend: expensive taste, impossible to buy for. You’ve searched the web night after night, chugged coffee after coffee, scratched out the eye strain, but to much dismay, you’ve still not found a gift idea. Not within a reasonable budget, at least.

But never fear, UK Planet Tools is here. Luckily for you, we’ve used our expert skills and gadget-crazed minds to hand-pick six of our top gift ideas so you don’t have to. Designed to suit a diverse audience, we’ve got everything from a Makita Cordless Combi Drill, to a TOUGH MASTER® Ceramic Tower Fan Heater. So, before you opt for the easy option of getting a good night's sleep and buying a voucher or gift card, give our blog a read.

Oh, and did we mention they are all under £80? You’re welcome.

Makita DMR110 7.2V-18V CXT / LXT DAB / DAB+ Blue Job Site Radio Bare Unit

Blast out your favourite festive tunes with this Makita DMR110 Site Radio. This high-quality unit is built specifically to withstand tough environments, ideal for outdoor/onsite use. It produces excellent sound quality even when played low (so you won’t disturb the neighbours). Although it may be on the latter end of the price scale, we can guarantee it’ll please even the fussiest of gift-receivers. Who doesn’t love a sing-song to ‘All I Want For Christmas is You’ on a work day?

Capable of receiving DAB / DAB+ (Digital Audio Broadcasts): Listen to your favourite songs in real-time on all the UK's FM radio stations. Whether it's the Top 40 you're interested in or 80s classics, you'll be guaranteed to find something to your taste. Just be prepared to have the Christmas tunes playing through until New Year.
LCD display: Easy-to-read, modern digital tuner to make it clear which radio station you're listening to. Micro-USB port and aux-in jack also show on screen when external audio source is used (connecting cable not included).
Dual power source: Compatible with all Makita 7.2V Li-ion, CXT, LXT, and AC batteries. The radio is most efficient when used with an 18V LXT Li-ion battery, as it can run for an impressive 33 hours - that's 4.1 working days.

TOUGH MASTER® Hot Glue Gun 60W Fast Preheat with 12 Glue Sticks Adhesive for DIY, Craft Hobby, Repair

The TOUGH MASTER® GG602 Hot Glue Gun is the perfect gift for decorating your Christmas cards. It is highly safe to use with intelligent overheating protection, so you can get creative with the kids knowing that, with proper supervision, it won't cause them any harm. Or, if you’re buying for someone less artsy, it can be used as a handy tool to store away for when your furniture needs some T.L.C. Whatever it’s used for, you’ll be sure to make someone’s Christmas a bit more magical by popping this under the tree.

Super-quick Heating: This hot glue gun heats up in 3 minutes and maintains a constant temperature automatically. Its efficient and quick heating function guarantees that you’re ready to do crafts – as well as a huge range of DIY jobs – in no time at all.
Easy to Use: This hot glue gun has an aluminium nozzle, so you can apply glue precisely without drips or leakage. When you need to set it down, rest your hot glue gun on its removable support stand. Because you'll need hot gun glue, 2 hot gun glue sticks are included.
Safe & Efficient: This TOUGH MASTER® Hot Glue Gun has a built-in fuse and intelligent overheating protection circuit to prevent it from overheating. The ON/OFF power switch has an LED power indicator light so that you can easily and safely see whether the glue gun is on or off – that way, you’re less likely to accidentally leave your hot glue gun on.

Makita DCM501Z 12V/18V CXT/LXT Coffee Maker Bare Unit

Know someone who just can’t handle the cold? Make it slightly more tolerable with Makita's DCM501Z 12V/18V CXT/LXT Coffee Maker, where, at a lightweight 2kg, a coffee can be made any time, any place. Whether it’s for a brew out in the snow, or to sip inside by the fire, this cordless coffee percolator is perfect for when you just fancy a nice hot beverage. The portable unit is also desirable for any tradesperson you know, as they'll always be in arm's reach of a caffeine boost. At such a fantastic price, you won’t break the bank with this winter-essential.

Efficient performance: You can make up to 3 cups of coffee (640ml) on a single fully charged 18V 6.0Ah battery (battery not included). If you buy a battery charger, you can be sure of always having fully charged batteries on hand for your Makita DCM501Z cordless coffee maker.
Convenient to use: With the DCM501Z cordless coffee percolator, you're just 3 steps away from brilliant coffee: Fill up the water tank, add your ground coffee (or 60mm coffee pods) and then wait 5 minutes. This cordless jobsite coffee maker is just as easy to clean. A 240ml mug and measuring spoon are included.
Robust design: This cordless coffee maker boasts the same durable build that Makita's products are famous for. There's a sliding protective cover to shield the battery terminal when it's empty, and the sturdy hinged carry handle folds against the top of the coffee maker.

DeWalt DCD796N 18V XR Brushless Combi Drill Bare Unit

Now, here’s one for the handy folks in your life. Whether they’ve recently moved into their first home and could do with a few fixtures, or they just want to upgrade to a new brand, this DeWalt 18V XR Brushless Combi Drill is the stocking-filler they need. While at a higher price, the DeWalt DCD796 features 2nd generation brushless technology for up to 30% more power and excellent efficiency, which we believe makes it worth the dough. Buy it for someone special.

18V XR Li-Ion compact hammer drill driver: Li-Ion battery packs allow for superior insertion and removal with state of charge indicator. Part of the intelligent XR Lithium Ion Series designed for efficiency and making applications faster.
Brushless Motor Technology: DeWalt, like many similar brands, have taken on the new standard of using brushless motors. This increases performance as brushes are not needed to deliver an electrical charge, which means longer life for your new drill.
Ultra compact: The Brushless Combi Drill has a lightweight design, which allows use in confined spaces without the risk of straining your arms and back. Perfect for anyone who has had an issue with carrying the weight of previous drills.

Bosch 2607019329 X-Line Titanium Drill & Screwdriver Bit Set 70 Piece

Anyone who has ever put a piece of furniture together would be familiar with the feeling of stepping on a loose drill bit. To put it lightly: it makes childs play of stepping on the business end of a plug. This Bosch 2607019329 X-Line Titanium Drill & Screwdriver Bit Set makes organising your drill bits a little easier by keeping them all enclosed in one handy little case. So, if you’re a tradesperson, go ahead and subtly hint to your colleague that you'd rather not go home after a long day with pierced feet. Just remember to add a little bow on top.

X-Line case: Part of Bosch’s ‘X-Line’ range, it has a clear layout for easy, safe removal of the drill and screwdriver bits. This includes accessories used for masonry, wood and metal, among other materials. Each bit has its inlay marked inside the case, making it simple to select the right bit.
Built-in window: Find your drill bits promptly with its transparent window, allowing visibility of contents. This keeps them at-the-ready for efficient use. The window also features a stark branded Bosch logo in red, so you can see this is a well-known, trusted brand.
Comes with: 11 x HSS-TiN Steel Drill Bits, 6 x TC-Masonry Drill Bits, 5 x Wood Drill Bits, 3 x Titanium Flat Wood Bits, 10 x 50mm Titanium Screwdriver Bits, 24 x 25mm Titanium Screwdriver Bits, 7 x Sockets, 1 x Diameter Gauge, 1 x 3m Tape Measure, 1 x Universal Magnetic Bit Holder, 1 x Countersink, 1 x Socket Adapter, 1 x Case.

TOUGH MASTER® Ceramic Tower Fan Heater Oscillating Tower Heater Remote & Timer 2200W

Another one for the thinner-skinned, “I Hate the Cold” types who just can’t shake those winter blues. At 2200W and two heat-output settings, throw a TOUGH MASTER® Ceramic Tower Fan Heater in their stocking and they’ll have themselves a ‘Merry Christmas’. The temperature on the heater adjusts from 10°C up to a comfortable 49°C, and heats up quickly and quietly. This makes it terrific to use when coming into a home or workspace from outside, and means you can concentrate well when reading a good book.

High performance: With its two power-output settings of 1200W & 2200W, this fan-assisted heater provides 2 effective heating choices, and can heat an area up to 20m². This oscillating tower heater has wide-angle oscillation plus a fan function too to efficiently distribute heat to all areas of your room, providing quick, effective warmth.
Versatile function: Because you can adjust its temperature from 10° to 49° C, you can use this tower space heater for your cooling as well as heating needs. This tower heater with timer has an 8-hour timer to programme the thermostat so that you can preheat any room or turn off the heater at a required time. The remote control for this fan heater and cooler lets you control the on/off switch, heat-output settings, temperature range and timer.
Portable design: This powerful tower space heater has a light weight of only 3.1kg plus an integrated carry handle for easy portability. Thanks to its stable design, this tower heater with timer will stand securely on whichever level surface you put it. Its extra-long 1.6m power cable means that this tower space heater can easily be relocated to wherever you need instant heating.

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