Power Tools & General Tools Recommendations & Advice
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I finally got round to using my Dewalt set of bits and as said the PZ2 got a hammering due to my eyes -My right eye has no vision in the centre so when I put a screw in bit it looks straight - look at it from another angle and it's 10 deg out - So a few rounded bits today.
If you set the screw up in one of these first
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You should have less issues. It might not help with the blind spot & not putting them in straight but they will always be engaged so will minimise camout
Wera Impaktor 1/4" Hex Magnetic Bit Holder 75mm - Screwfix
Order online at Screwfix.com. Impaktor bit holder with ¼" hex drive, retaining ring and magnet, designed to meet the extreme requirements when working with impact screwdrivers. TriTorsion system is designed to absorb impact forces and thereby protect the bit tip, greatly enhancing the service...
You should have less issues. It might not help with the blind spot & not putting them in straight but they will always be engaged so will minimise camout
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These are great. I've got a couple of them and one just stays in my drill driver all the timeIf you set the screw up in one of these first
Wera Impaktor 1/4" Hex Magnetic Bit Holder 75mm - Screwfix
Order online at Screwfix.com. Impaktor bit holder with ¼" hex drive, retaining ring and magnet, designed to meet the extreme requirements when working with impact screwdrivers. TriTorsion system is designed to absorb impact forces and thereby protect the bit tip, greatly enhancing the service...
You should have less issues. It might not help with the blind spot & not putting them in straight but they will always be engaged so will minimise camout
F1 sponsorship
I suppose they need to find some way to pay for the little badges on the sides of the cars. I remember reading the costs for different positions on the driver/car years ago and it was ridiculous back then. Must be very lucrative now
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Not going to lie it, it just looks ridiculous with so many logos.
1 logo that stands out in the middle would be worth so much more and they could probably make just as much with the sole exclusivity.
Just get the normal dewalt stuff though. Cheaper and just the exact same.
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When it was all tobacco companies they could afford to just put one name on a car as they made so much money from people. Now no one company can cover those costs and make them look like patch work quilts
As for the tools, yes same stuff but without the branding is a no brainer
As for the tools, yes same stuff but without the branding is a no brainer
Hi all, another mitre saw recommendation, will be mainly used for skirting boards, they're tall at 19.5cm (7.67 inches)
I managed to get away without in one room, but the mitre box was not tall enough, there a few smaller diy tasks it would be swifter for also.
So my research tells me crosscut is key, I nearly got an Einhell inthe prime sales but a few reviews had the cover shattering after minimal use.
www.machinemart.co.uk
So, I have been looking at the above, budget is £200.
I managed to get away without in one room, but the mitre box was not tall enough, there a few smaller diy tasks it would be swifter for also.
So my research tells me crosscut is key, I nearly got an Einhell inthe prime sales but a few reviews had the cover shattering after minimal use.
Evolution R210SMS+ 210mm Sliding Compound Mitre Saw (230V) - Machine Mart
www.machinemart.co.uk
So, I have been looking at the above, budget is £200.
Sorry for necroposting but I am a footpath warden who also runs work parties to maintain public rights of way. After doing research I bought Makita 18v tools and use them with the twin charger and 5ah batteries.
Brush cutter DUR368 2x18v
Pole hedge trimmer DUN500
Impact Driver
Drill
Hi all, another mitre saw recommendation, will be mainly used for skirting boards, they're tall at 19.5cm (7.67 inches)
I managed to get away without in one room, but the mitre box was not tall enough, there a few smaller diy tasks it would be swifter for also.
So my research tells me crosscut is key, I nearly got an Einhell inthe prime sales but a few reviews had the cover shattering after minimal use.
Evolution R210SMS+ 210mm Sliding Compound Mitre Saw (230V) - Machine Mart
So, I have been looking at the above, budget is £200.
Einhell TC-SM 2131/1 210mm Dual Bevel Sliding Compound Mitre Saw (230) - Machine Mart
www.machinemart.co.uk
Nice, now this is the one I nearly went with on Amazon as specs seem better.looks to be a better option to meEinhell TC-SM 2131/1 210mm Dual Bevel Sliding Compound Mitre Saw (230) - Machine Mart
However machine Mart has same reviews as Amazon the cover jamming and smashing leaving with a cover less machine. Wonder how easy they are to return.
Apparently the one up the range has a stronger system. But it's single bevel, dual would suit better as my set up feeds from the left. (No wall to left of bench right side has one not too far along)
Seems a bit off hand feeding from the left then bringing down with right hand while it's bevelled to the left, Maybe over thinking that though.
Evolution products are good for the price, I’ve got an older 210mm version.
To be honest, I’d probably not buy another if it broke. I’ve largely stopped buying tools from lower tier brands because ultimately you get what you pay for.
There is nothing wrong with the evolution for what I paid for it, I just prefer higher quality tools these days.
Like I said, at this price point, it’s a decent product.
To be honest, I’d probably not buy another if it broke. I’ve largely stopped buying tools from lower tier brands because ultimately you get what you pay for.
There is nothing wrong with the evolution for what I paid for it, I just prefer higher quality tools these days.
Like I said, at this price point, it’s a decent product.
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This isnt a tool, its a kit but it seems a good one and I've seen some bad plaster repaired a bit like this. USA kit, so anyone seen a UK version of this :
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No, but it's not difficult to duplicate the kit. Dilute PVA to clean and prepare the bonding surface, then a hybrid polymer glue to stick it, using screws with large penny washers to pull it in to shape.
I have repaired large cracks in brick or block and plaster walls using mending plates you can buy off ebay. You cut trenches in the plaster one foot apart to accommodate a plate. They are at right angles to the crack, with the centre of the plate lined up with the crack, so they look like stitches (and indeed it's called stitching) You then drill holes in the wall for the plates and screw them tightly to the wall. You can just epoxy them in place if you can't drill. Then plaster up the trenches. Sounds hard, but it only takes a day to do a crack from floor to ceiling. Works on vertical and horizontal cracks. A permanent fix to moving masonry.
You can also use galvanised mesh cut and stretch across + secure, the mesh also helps the plaster stick to it.
I’ve had to fix some serious cracks on n this place - blocks cracked underneath from top to bottom. Cut back, rebuild with mesh to span.. no issue after so far after a number of years.
Just make sure it’s galvanised/stainless otherwise it will rust and that orange/brown will rise up in the plaster to your lovely wall.. finally the rust with expand blowing the plaster..
I’ve had to fix some serious cracks on n this place - blocks cracked underneath from top to bottom. Cut back, rebuild with mesh to span.. no issue after so far after a number of years.
Just make sure it’s galvanised/stainless otherwise it will rust and that orange/brown will rise up in the plaster to your lovely wall.. finally the rust with expand blowing the plaster..
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I'd have to research circular saws then though!
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