But really, there are some types of wood that lend themselves to certain types of woodworking better than others depending on of course the finished product. Depending on what types of things this person enjoys making ( furniture, figurines, decorative lawn ornaments, who knows?) You could get them the wood they may not normally be able to afford. Just an idea. Good luck

the measurements seem tiny 1/2 x 3 x 6 - doesn't seem like you could make much out of that I'll keep looking around.

Here's a website for a really good supplier:

https://www.woodworkerssource.com/shop/category/1_exotic_wood.html

Good luck and happy holidays!

Thanks for the suggestion!

I must have a half dozen for different things. Nothing wrong with getting a good saw. I should caution that a bad saw is almost not worth it. So they might not be all that cheap. Nothing wrong with a good coping saw though.

with the suggestion of exotic wood and possible the coping saw too.

I learned some good carpentry skills from my father when he rebuilt most of the inside of our house. In reality, I'm a musician so using power tools carries an extra risk!

Regarding tools, good ones can be expensive and it's never worth it to skimp, especially with saws and drills, essentially cutting tools. The selection of tools can be a highly individual choice so if you go in that direction, it might be better to consult with your daughter's boyfriend before making a choice.

Good luck!

They make different kinds. I've got a denim one but I also have seen leather ones that are very nice. Usually have a pocket or two in the front.

What looks appropriate to a non-specialist may turn out to be pretty useless for what he actually does. With something small and cheap like a coping saw, it probably doesn't matter.

Maybe better to buy a nice book about the craft, or as someone else suggested, a selection of varieties of wood.

If you want to go out on a limb, you could try buying a nice bow saw, but that's getting expensive. There are kits available, which might actually be more fun for him, since most craftsmen make at least some of their own tools.

my daughter. I saw a sample kit that was on sale that he might like. And maybe throw in the coping saw as it is inexpensive.

No one ever has enough or good enough brushes.

tomorrow.