The best gifts for engineers in 2026: UGears wooden mechanical models, Thames & Kosmos engineering kits, a Keychron keyboard and mouse, a Rocketbook, a Leuchtturm1917 notebook and a Twelve South laptop stand. Gifts for people who love how things ...
Wooden model kit that builds into a spring-powered, six-legged walker; no glue needed. About $64.
UGears Hexapod Explorer
Wooden mechanical airplane whose propeller spins and flaps move before it taxis. About $50.
UGears Mad Hornet Airplane
Small working wooden tool for measuring curved distances on maps; a cheap add-on. About $20.
UGears STEM LAB Curvimeter
Kit with 20 building projects that explain gears, levers and vehicles. About $50.