Top 10 Gift Ideas for Engineers
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Top 10 Gift Ideas for Engineers
I like to get my Christmas shopping done early from the comfort of my home.... Hope you find something good here!
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2012 Fractal Cosmos Calendar - This calendar features visual depictions of mathematical equations... beautiful gift idea for the engineer!
#1 Engineering Themed T-Shirts
Engineer's Motto T-Shirt - Funny Shirt
"If it isn't broken, take it apart and fix it."
Engineer's Motto T-shirt
Amazon Price: (as of 06/03/2012)
Available in sizes Small-4XL.
I love this saying! It's perfect for anyone who likes to take apart stuff that's not broken..
T-Shirt with Math & Physics Equations
Fun Shirt for the Science or Math Type
Engineer Cheat Sheet T-shirt
Amazon Price: (as of 06/03/2012)
#2 Gear Themed Decor
Desktop Gear Clock
Great Gift Idea for the Mechanical Engineer!
Maple's Clock TCL06-333 Moving Gear Desktop Clock
Amazon Price: $59.64 (as of 06/03/2012)
Click on buy now to read the reviews and check out the video of this clock working! People really love this!
Desk Clock with Moving Gears
Great Conversation Starter!
Kikkerland Gear Clock
Amazon Price: $63.08 (as of 06/03/2012)
This has positive reviews. Apparently it keeps time well and looks great!
#3 Desk Toys and Gadgets
Super Strong Small Magnetic Balls to Play with!
Great Desk Toy
Magnet Balls : The Original 216 Pc (5mm) Magnetic Rare Earth Magnet Puzzle in Collector Tin - Original Edition
Amazon Price: $19.00 (as of 06/03/2012)
I own this, and I've spent hours fiddling with these magnets! You can make all kinds of creative designs. There is actually a learning curve in figuring out how to arrange the magnets correctly.
This is a great gift for an engineer because sometimes you just need a break from work! I've found that sometimes the mind comes up with the best ideas while the hands stay busy.
Unique Pen Holder with Magnetic Surface
Multipurpose Desk Accessory!
Tech Tools Desktop Madness Series Hand Pen Holder with Magnetic Back (HS-8040)
Amazon Price: $14.95 (as of 06/03/2012)
This can hold pens, scissors, rulers, and other desk supplies. Plus, I love that it has a magnetic surface... perfect for paper clips, screws, and other small metal things!
#4 Calendar for the Engineer
Best 2012 Calendar for the Architectural Engineer
Features Frank Lloyd Wright's detailed drawings
Drawings of Frank Lloyd Wright 2012 Calendar
Amazon Price: $639.98 (as of 06/03/2012)
This wall calendar will be treasured all year long!
Perfect gift for the engineer who love architecture!
2012 Astronomy Calendar
Views from the Hubble Telescope
Space: Views from the Hubble Telescope 2012 Calendar (Wall Calendar)
Amazon Price: $39.86 (as of 06/03/2012)
2012 Fractals Calendar
These beautiful images are based on mathematical equations found in nature!
Fractal Cosmos 2012 Wall Calendar
Amazon Price: $20.02 (as of 06/03/2012)
Great calendar for the engineer or mathematician.
#5 Unique Cufflinks
These Cuff Links have a Real Level in them!
High Quality - Unique Idea
Level Cufflinks : Real Working Green Level Cufflinks W/Gift Box
Amazon Price: $32.99 (as of 06/03/2012)
I love the green color and the fact that these levels actually work. These are the perfect accent to any suit!
#6 Coffee Mugs for the Engineer
"Engineers are Hot!" Coffee Mug for a Loved One
Great gift for a husband, wife, boyfriend, girlfriend, etc.
Engineers are Hot Two-Tone Coffee Mug
Amazon Price: (as of 06/03/2012)
This romantic mug says it all! Great Christmas or Valentine's Day gift for an engineer.
I think coffee mugs make great gifts. I like to put something in them when I give them as a gift... Maybe candy, money, a gift card, etc.
Piston Shaped Coffee Mug
Some of as can spell.... Some of us can do math.
#7 Engineer Tie
Red Silk Tie with Bridge Design
Gift Idea for the Architectural Engineer
Bridges - Men's Silk Necktie
Amazon Price: $49.00 (as of 06/03/2012)
This tie features 6 different bridge designs.
I know that the engineer in my family is always looking at how things were built... Great tie for any kind of engineer!
#8 Business Card Holder
Blueprint Themed Business Card Holder
Store business cards in this to keep them looking great!
Acme Blueprint Business Card Case Holder
Amazon Price: $37.00 (as of 06/03/2012)
I love this blueprint design! It looks real classy. This gift is especially suitable as a gift for the new engineer, maybe even as a graduation gift. It's the perfect accessory that an engineer should keep with them. They say most jobs are found by word of mouth... Giving out business cards is a good way to get leads!
#9 Novelty Parking Sign
Funny Parking Signs for Engineers
Great surprise gift idea - put this on their driveway or in their garage!
#10 Special Tools
Amazing Digital Multimeter - Great Gift Idea
Perfect gift for the Electrical Engineer
Fluke 115 Compact True-RMS Digital Multimeter
Amazon Price: $110.00 (as of 06/03/2012)
Fluke is known for making high quality test equipment. This digital multimeter is sure to impress any engineer that works with electrical components. If they like to fix things, or make things, this tool will help them!
Yes, it's expensive, but it's accuracy is top-notch.
Engineer Gift Ideas from CafePress
Engineer Themed Shirts, Clocks, and Coffee Mugs
More Gift Ideas for the Engineer...
Any Comments?
On this page, I've tried to find good gifts for the Electrical Engineer, Chemical Engineer, Civil Engineer, Aerospace Engineer, Nuclear Engineer, and Architectual Engineer.. Many of these gifts would also work for the mathematician, scientist, and anyone else who loves science and math.
Although I've been thinking about Christmas gifts lately, these gifts could also make great gift ideas for any other holiday, including Father's Day, Valentine's Day, Graduation Day, etc.
by L-May
Here are my favorite gift ideas for engineers! I've included both funny and serious gift ideas.
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Engineers are Special
T-Shirt for the Engineer you Love!
Engineer Qualities T-shirt
Amazon Price: (as of 06/03/2012)
Engineers are Special... In fact, this t-shirt spells it out. Engineers are:
Efficient
Knowledeable
Genius
Inventive
Never Gives Up
Enterprising
Exacting
Resourceful
Do Engineers think the glass is half full or half empty?
Optimist Engineer T-shirt
Amazon Price: (as of 06/03/2012)
Very Cool Engineer T-Shirt
Authentic Engineer T-shirt
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