The first present my wife ever got me was a set of micrometers, I still have the to this day!!! Can't say the same for the wife!!! What does he have for tools?? Sears always has Craftsmen tools on sale, a good 3/8 drive socket set, some wrenches, and a small tool box would be a good place to start.

Had a girlfriend once bought me a drafting table, still have it, too. Can't say the same for the girlfriend!!!!