Caporegime
Dammit I just bought one from Screwfix with a 2Ah battery and a 10% discount voucher I had.
Just tried it and it immediately released a stuck drill arbor I've been trying to get off a hole saw.
They look good. Also expensive.
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Dammit I just bought one from Screwfix with a 2Ah battery and a 10% discount voucher I had.
Just tried it and it immediately released a stuck drill arbor I've been trying to get off a hole saw.
They look good. Also expensive.
Caporegime
Any recommendations for a wet saw for DIY tiling that isn't rubbish?
Soldato
https://www.screwfix.com/p/erbauer-...vHCDYyLbywewPTGxf5caApf_EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
we used this when i was working a few years back.Solid metal table and accurate rip guide
B+Q do it a bit cheaper
we used this when i was working a few years back.Solid metal table and accurate rip guide
B+Q do it a bit cheaper
I have that very one - It's done the bathroom and the kitchen ground and wall tiles without a problem.
Multi tool + sanding attachment
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Bought a second hand Bosch sde 8 mitre saw for some summer projects.
Been using a circular saw a lot recently but want to be able to get concitent and accurate cuts.
At this rate I'll need to make an outbuilding for my tool collection, which may need some additional tools to aid with the construction.
Been using a circular saw a lot recently but want to be able to get concitent and accurate cuts.
At this rate I'll need to make an outbuilding for my tool collection, which may need some additional tools to aid with the construction.
Bought a second hand Bosch sde 8 mitre saw for some summer projects.
Been using a circular saw a lot recently but want to be able to get concitent and accurate cuts.
At this rate I'll need to make an outbuilding for my tool collection, which may need some additional tools to aid with the construction.
It never ends!
If you need a degree of accuracy I would recommend using or getting an engineers square to check squarness of the blade, base and fence.
For angled cuts (assuming you have bevel ability) the magnetic base digital angle gauges are brilliant.
Soldato
https://www.screwfix.com/p/dewalt-r...3E7craiFsVtuD1nVRNsaAgQ0EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
this looks a good tool(seen it used on a few TV programmes not used it myself)
this looks a good tool(seen it used on a few TV programmes not used it myself)
It never ends!
If you need a degree of accuracy I would recommend using or getting an engineers square to check squarness of the blade, base and fence.
For angled cuts (assuming you have bevel ability) the magnetic base digital angle gauges are brilliant.
Agreed.
I turned my circular saw into a saw bench, I use a clamped metal spirit level as a fence/guide and then built a shuttle with a clamp to allow really accurate cuts. I did the same with the router. This allows me to cut shavings off in terms of accuracy repeatably - then the router works even better than before.
A fence is really a must given the kick out that most tools can give when handling materials.
The only issue with my DIY approach to making the tools is it takes more time as it doesn't have millimetre markings etc so the cuts are all line of sight prepared with the blade static.
You'll want a square, a set of callipers and above all a decent vacuum. I have a simple metal HEPA Numatic vacuum like this: https://www.axminstertools.com/numatic-nqs350b-21-vacuum-cleaner-508331 that I use with a hose adaptor on the power tools.
over £400 now and that says 580W. Mine says 1080W and it was nowhere near £400 at the time. Has an extra benefit of the pipe attaches to the exhaust too to act like a blower - great for getting a BBQ running in 5 minutes!
Soldato
Does it cover you in water while you cut?
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Chasing cables in to concrete walls - would you use a dedicated chaser or an angle grinder and hope for the best?
I'm contemplating buying a chaser given the amount I need to do and the time it'll save by cutting two perfectly parallel lines, and to a set depth too.
I'm contemplating buying a chaser given the amount I need to do and the time it'll save by cutting two perfectly parallel lines, and to a set depth too.
No the guard over the top stops that. It will push water around and as long as you keep the drain from the deck into the sump clear then you'll not have a problem.
Yes a dust extractor is a must.
The other option is a manually using a channelling chisel, that way you don't make much dust..
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I'm weighing up the idea of buying / reselling vs renting one from the local hire centre. It does make sense to do it properly....
Rent one, its a 1 day job. A proper channel cutter (IE one you would actually want to use) the extraction and 110v transformer aint cheap.
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I got myself a knipex pliers wrench. Damn this thing is brilliant.
That’s a awful lot of labour involved in that.
Id be hiring one for the day myself.
That’s a awful lot of labour involved in that.
Id be hiring one for the day myself.