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    13 Father's Day Gift Ideas (Better Than a Tie)

    June 9, 2017
    The tools and tech here should give you some fun and functional gift ideas for Father's Day (June 18), so dear old dad doesn't have to add another lame tie to his collection.

    Maybe he taught you the value of making things, what the infield fly rule in baseball means, or how to be the very best person you can be. Maybe he's your biological father, stepfather, or the guy who stepped up when you needed someone. Whoever this person is, he deserves a little effort and thought on your part once a year. Here are some tools, toys, and curios we researched for you. Make this Father's Day the first time you don't disappoint him. Just kidding. He probably loves you despite your many failings. And if not, screw him. Get something here for yourself.

    And if you have any awesome ideas, put them in the comments below or email [email protected] and we'll add them to the list!

    About the Author

    John Hitch | Editor, Fleet Maintenance

    John Hitch, based out of Cleveland, Ohio, is the editor of Fleet Maintenance, a B2B magazine that addresses the service needs for all commercial vehicle makes and models (Classes 1-8), ranging from shop management strategies to the latest tools to enhance uptime.

    He previously wrote about equipment and fleet operations and management for FleetOwner, and prior to that, manufacturing and advanced technology for IndustryWeek and New Equipment Digest. He is an award-winning journalist and former sonar technician aboard a nuclear-powered submarine where he served honorably aboard the fast-attack submarine USS Oklahoma City (SSN-723).

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