In a somewhat random change of pace from the normal content that is featured on the blog, we have decided to address an issue that we KNOW is on everyone’s mind… What are the best gifts for mechanical engineers??
1. Multi-Tool Hammer
Every engineer (especially mechanical engineers) have this unhealthy obsession with taking things apart, re-assembling them and generally thinking that they can fix everything. This 10-in-1 multi-tool hammer is a perfect one-size-fits-all tool for all of their endeavors. It even features a bottle opener for all of them thirsty breaks!
2. 3D Printing Pen
Get an affordable 3D printing experience with the 3Doodler pen. This new trend of “3D pens” allows users of all skill and experience levels to draw and doodle in 3D! It works using a heated, safe and non-toxic plastic filament to enable the user to draw horizontally, vertically and to lift their imagination off of the page! Products like these are made for mechanical engineers in training, or just for hobbyists.
3. Aviator Safety Glasses
Looking for the perfect combination of safety and style? Look no further. These aviator glasses are the perfect way to ensure that the mechanical engineer who receives them is looking stylish, even when working on a project! They have scratch resistant lenses and added eye protection around the sides. Safety is non-negotiable, but these glasses take the traditional idea of safety glasses and infuses it with 1950s style.
4. Drone
Drones, or quadcopters as they’re sometimes known, can come in all shapes, sizes and prices! We have included a more affordable option than a lot of the higher-end models out there today. This will give you all of the functionality of a drone, at a fraction of the price. You can truly feel like you can fly (and spy on people) with these modern drones. With their live streaming and one-key return features, it ensures anyone can fly it and experience flying.
5. Mechanical Pencil
A mechanical pencil will always be a cool gift for a mechanical engineer. A lot of engineers don’t leave their house without one, and most use a mechanical pencil every day in their career! A sleek option like this will always be a welcome addition to a mechanical engineers toolset. If you want to be sure of what you are buying, make sure to pick up one with a 0.5mm tip size, as this is the standard size for most engineering drawings.
6. Tesla Patent Prints
Nikola Tesla was a Serbian-American electrical engineer, mechanical engineer, inventor, futurist and physicist. This set of 6 of his patents will be a truly unique gift. Tesla was best know for his inventions and contribution to the electrical field, and any one of his patents will look amazing framed on a wall. A list of the best gifts for mechanical engineers would not be complete without a tribute to one of the most famous engineers of all time!
7. Mini Projector
Mini-projectors are becoming more and more powerful and are a viable entertainment option these days. These projectors are very versatile and can play a number of different file format from various sources. That means even from a phone, laptop or SD card, video content can be enjoyed on a huge scale. This particular projector is quite an affordable model, but still has an output of 1080p and its display goes all of the way to 170 inches. Connect your media source and enjoy!
8. Engineer Nutrition Facts
Show your favorite mechanical engineer what they’re made of with this mug. It shows them the ingredients of an engineer and is the perfect novelty gift or conversation starter. It holds a large 13oz of their favorite beverage, perfect for the days where you need a pick me up inside of the mug, and outside! This amusing mug is a great balance between novelty, and actually being quite cool, I might just pick up of these for myself.
9. Unique Cufflinks with Watch Parts
Does the mechanical engineer that you are gifting like to look smart? Who doesn’t!? Well with these striking cufflinks they will look the business while staying true to their engineer roots. A perfect gift for a wedding, for business attire and for the best man, groom, dad, husband, boyfriend or boss in your life! They are also a great conversation starter as they feature parts from the inside of real watches. How cool!
10. Sneaky Uses for Everyday Things
This easy to read and use guide of how to turn pretty much anything you have around the house into useful tools and solutions, is a great gift for a mechanical engineer. It has creativity and gives the reader a chance to think outside of the box. It has sold millions of copies and helped many engineers, fixers and everyday makers out of sticky situations!
11. Math Clock
Math nerds will have to have this clock. It is such a unique product and is perfect for those whose love of math knows no bounds! This traditional analog clock will challenge those who need to brush up on their math skills, or else risk not knowing how to tell the time! Every hour is denoted by its own math problem, with the answer being the hour of the clock it represents. It can come in many different colors but we love this black and white chalkboard style!
So what do you think are the best gifts for mechanical engineers on this list? Which one are you considering for the mechanical engineer in your life? If you have anything in mind we would love to hear about it! Let us know with a comment down below and sign up to our newsletter for more of the same!
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