TOOLS
WHICH TOOL DO I BUY - DEWALT-BOSCH-MAKITA?
Monday, June 1st, 2009Fortunately tools for DIY projects have become more affordable and there is a wide range available, when you purchase tools for a DIY project you obviously have to consider your budget but in my experience you “only get what you pay for”, that said you can get some very good deals when the sales are [...]
BUYING TOOLS ONLINE FROM eBay
Monday, February 9th, 2009I have purchased lots of tools from sellers on Ebay over recent years, I always try and buy named brands such as Dewalt, Bosch and Stanley etc. Although other brands are probably good value for money I would rather spend a little more knowing the tools will give me many years of service.
You can save an [...]
WHICH DRILL? HAMMER OR SDS
Wednesday, February 4th, 2009Safety tip :- Always use safety goggles / protective eyewear when drilling holes in masonry.
To drill holes in masonry you obviously need some form of power / battery drill, which one you choose depends on the material you are drilling the hole in and how big a hole you wish to drill. Power / battery hammer [...]
COMBINED METAL, VOLTAGE AND STUD DETECTORS
Friday, January 30th, 2009These detectors are an invaluable addition to any DIYers toolbox, if you drill a wall for a fixing and hit a hidden pipe or cable it can be an expensive and frustrating mistake to make.
They are simple to use, first read all the instructions so you fully understand how it works as there may be [...]
TOOL HIRE - HOW MUCH ?
Thursday, January 29th, 2009Tool hire shops are invaluable when it comes to the larger DIY projects, tools for home DIY can be purchased at a reasonable cost and there are many DIY stores in which to compare prices and get the best deal .
Some equipment and power tools may only be required for one off jobs and as they can be very expensive [...]