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I want a vise, a drill, a welder, a rock grapple, a watch, storage cabinets (for sure), a winch and... Uh, oh, excuse me. I was working on my Christmas list, didn't see you there. But since you are here, take a look at this list for the stuff I hope to see under this year's Christmas tree. It's gonna' have to be a big tree -- and a bigger sleigh.

See the total cost below.

All-new ATV. Not every job offers ideal work conditions. So Wilton, a manufacturer of industrial vises and clamps, created the ATV (All Terrain Vise), which helps transform pickup trucks, utility trucks and SUVs with 2-inch hitches into instant workstations. Once inserted into a 2-inch receiver, a pin secures the vise. The 33-pound vise has a clamping force of 1 ton and comes with a mounting bracket that converts it into a bench vise.

Price: $199.99 (includes the vise, hitch pin and cotter pin, and bench mount bracket); $249.99 (with a hard-shell carrying case)

For more info: www.wiltontools.com

Miller's Millermatic. A popular MIG welder from Miller Electric is the Millermatic 212 Auto-Set. This all-in-one MIG welder combines the performance of the Millermatic 212 with the manufacturer's Auto-Set feature. The Auto-Set simplifies weld setup by automatically selecting wire-feed speed and voltage after the operator inputs wire diameter and material thickness. The 212 has infinite voltage control for better manual fine-tuning of the job's welding parameters. The Millermatic 212 Auto-Set can weld up to 3/8-inch mild steel in a single pass.

Price: $1,878

For more info: www.millerwelds.com

Recip Saw. DeWalt is introducing the all-new 20-volt MAX Lithium Ion compact reciprocating saw (DCS387). Its configuration of 14 1/2 inches -- 2 1/2 inches shorter than DeWalt's standard saw -- allows users to make cuts in tight spaces, such as in between studs. The saw has variable cutting speeds of up to 2,900 strokes per minute, weighs 5 pounds and has a LED light to illuminate the cutting surface.

Price: $129 (saw only); $259 kit (includes bag, 5.0 Ah Lithium Ion battery and charger)

For more info: www.dewalt.com

Lincoln's MIG. New from Lincoln Electric is the Power MIG 210 MP, a multi-process unit for the welder who wants to do MIG welding and more—including stick, TIG and flux-cored welding. The push-and-turn digital controls and color display screen make set-up and operation intuitive. The MIG 210 MP weighs just 40 pounds. Dual-voltage inputs (120V or 230V) mean you can plug into any common power supply. The MIG 201 MP welds up to 3/8-inch mild or stainless steel, or aluminum up to 3/16 inches. The DC stick handles up to 5/32-inch stick electrodes.

Price: $999

For more info: www.lincolnelectric.com

Work grapple. Paladin Attachments and Starhill Solutions Inc. offer the Bradco Quik Pik grapple. It is a multipurpose grapple tool to move brush, logs, hay bales, rocks, pipe and culverts. The Quik Pik base unit features a dual hydraulic boom and curved tines for safe handling of irregular-shaped objects. The grapple has a 62.38-inch opening dimension. The base unit weighs about 700 pounds.

Price: Base price is $4,500 Optional brush rake is $1,500.

For more info: www.paladinattachments.com

Farmers watch. Promising that this is a watch farmers and ranchers will feel confident using in all conditions, Reactor Watch introduces the Gryphon. It is, the company says, "a hybrid watch designed to withstand nearly any outdoor situation." The Gryphon combines a space-age Nitromid cover, a glass-reinforced polymer with a tensile strength higher than steel, and a stainless steel core. The Gryphon operates on a 10-year lithium power cell and features Reactor's Never Dark technology, which provides illumination under all lighting conditions.

Price: $350

For more info: www.reactorwatch.com

Air power. DeWalt is selling a new line of air tools. The line includes:

-- 1/2-inch impact wrench. 650 foot-pounds of max torque; 1,100 blows per minute. Price: $169.99

-- 3/8-inch air ratchet. High torque for high-speed fastening. Includes a continuous adjustable regulator to adjust tool speed. Price: $69.99

-- 3/8-inch reversible drill. Quick-Change Keyless Chuck for easy changing of drill bits. Price: $59.99

-- Angle Die Grinder. 20,000 rpms for smooth finishing and cutting. Price: $69.99

-- Palm Sander. Hook-and-loop base allows quick sandpaper changes.

Price: $94.99

For more info: www.dewalt.com

Hammer time. Porter-Cable has come to the market with a 20-volt, 3.7-pound MAX hammer drill with LED work light. The drill is ideal for use on brick, block and concrete. It has a two-speed gear transmission for high-torque and high-speed applications. The hammer mechanism generates 27,200 blows per minute.

Price: $79.97 (hammer drill only); $169 (includes two 2.0 Ah Porter-Cable 20-volt MAX Lithium Ion batteries)

For more info: www.portercable.com

Pullz up. Here's a way to lighten the load when you're lifting, fencing or doing other heavy-duty work. Warn Industries' 18-pound PullzAll is an electric handheld winching tool that can lift or pull up to 1,000 pounds. New to the line are camo-colored corded and uncorded models. The uncorded PullzAll gives farmers and ranchers a fully portable winch with a trigger-operated speed control. The PullzAll includes 15 feet of wire rope.

Price: $379.99 (cordless); $199.99 (corded), from Northern Tool + Equipment

For more info: www.warn.com

Steel storage. DeWalt has rolled out a new metal storage system. It includes a 36-inch, six-drawer top chest and a 36-inch, five-drawer roller cabinet. The cabinets feature 100-pound capacity, ball bearing-operated drawers and auto-closing. Knockouts in the back of the top lid allow power cords to run inside for battery charging, with the lid closed and locked. The chests have 22,000 cubic inches of storage space.

Price: $249.99 for the top chest; $349.99 for the roller cabinet (also available: 52-inch, eight-drawer top cabinet, $599.99, and nine-drawer roller cabinet, 699.99)

For more info: www.dewalt.com

Total cost for this Christmas: $12,048.92, including the hard shell carrying case for the All Terrain Vise.

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