Power Tools & General Tools Recommendations & Advice

[aVdub]

Any recommendations for extraction hoover, don't want to spend a lot. Bagless and if can do wet would be a bonus

Just to add that adaptors are available to suit all the electrical tools you may have.
I bought a Kärcher refurb wet and dry and adaptors to fit my Bosch Pro range of tools and until I bought a Shark my partner used it more than the Dyson V8 Animal.

Current refurb model.

Karcher NT 30/1 Me Classic Refurbished Wet & Dry Vacuum :: Professional Cleaning Machines

 

[oggiet]

Just to add that adaptors are available to suit all the electrical tools you may have.
I bought a Kärcher refurb wet and dry and adaptors to fit my Bosch Pro range of tools and until I bought a Shark my partner used it more than the Dyson V8 Animal.

Current refurb model.

Karcher NT 30/1 Me Classic Refurbished Wet & Dry Vacuum :: Professional Cleaning Machines

In the end I ended up getting this, more than enough for my needs.

Vacmaster WD L30 PCF | 240V Dust Extractor

A high-specification 30 litre L Class Dust Extractor / Industrial Vacuum. Includes Power Take Off, Push Clean Filter System, 1400W Motor, HEPA 13 Filtration, Variable Speed Control and Stainless Steel Collection Tank. Free & Fast Delivery. Official Vacmaster UK Store. VDK1430SFC-01L

www.cleva-uk.com

 

[PAz]

Really depends on what you want to do and how much £££ .

General mid/small hole drilling in brick/concrete, tile removal etc will be fine with a low range & low cost model - e.g. Screwfix have a bottom range Bosch 18v SDS bare at £99, £199 with 4ah & charger 2j impact. Bosch have a decent rep for sds and excellent parts availability.

Once you want 3j or higher the cordless are expensive e.g. £600 for a Milwaukee 5j with 2x5AH - https://www.sgs-engineering.com/mil...drill-kit-2x-5-5ah-batteries-charger-and-case . Although IIRC the corded Bosch heavyweight hitters are £400+

Bargain bucket Titan corded will be c£50-100 from small to big boy

This is going to be generally bigger work than the Titan was used for, although I've got a kango for the really big work. The Titan got me through 4 house rebuilds and did a good job.
The biggest advantage of battery is going to be remote areas of the site. Ive got 110v and can run it off the truck in places but there are areas where access is so limited.
Probably a second hand Hilti and a battery powered Dewalt are the ticket.

 

[aVdub]

In the end I ended up getting this, more than enough for my needs.

Vacmaster WD L30 PCF | 240V Dust Extractor

A high-specification 30 litre L Class Dust Extractor / Industrial Vacuum. Includes Power Take Off, Push Clean Filter System, 1400W Motor, HEPA 13 Filtration, Variable Speed Control and Stainless Steel Collection Tank. Free & Fast Delivery. Official Vacmaster UK Store. VDK1430SFC-01L

www.cleva-uk.com

That does look good with the power outlet being a real bonus.

 

[oggiet]

That does look good with the power outlet being a real bonus.

Used it today and seems good, decent build quality as well. I wish it had blow function as well but you can't complain for £139

 

[wsurfa]

This is going to be generally bigger work than the Titan was used for, although I've got a kango for the really big work. The Titan got me through 4 house rebuilds and did a good job.
The biggest advantage of battery is going to be remote areas of the site. Ive got 110v and can run it off the truck in places but there are areas where access is so limited.
Probably a second hand Hilti and a battery powered Dewalt are the ticket.

If you need to do fairly heavy duty work just off batteries, it'll get expensive quickly - eg https://www.bigredpowertools.co.uk/milwaukee-m18onefhpx-122x

 

[danlightbulb]

I need an angle grinder for slicing through a concrete slab and also for raking out mortar joints.

Any recommendations please? I have Dewalt batteries so could go cordless but maybe a cheaper corded one is enough for what I need.

One that can fit a dust extraction device might be handy for when Im raking out old mortar.

 

[200sols]

Cordless is much nicer to use.

 

[danlightbulb]

Cordless is much nicer to use.

Yeah Im sure, twice the price though, or over 3x the price of a cheap Screwfix Titan brand.

DCG405? Will 2Ah batteries be sufficient for this powertool or would I need to step up?

 

[oggiet]

Anybody know if HSS is safe to buy tools from, there is mitre saw that £50 cheaper compared to all other places. Though they only have tools for hire.

 

[Hedge]

Anybody know if HSS is safe to buy tools from, there is mitre saw that £50 cheaper compared to all other places. Though they only have tools for hire.

Don't see any reason they wouldn't be fine

 

[Armageus]

I need an angle grinder for slicing through a concrete slab and also for raking out mortar joints.

Any recommendations please? I have Dewalt batteries so could go cordless but maybe a cheaper corded one is enough for what I need.

One that can fit a dust extraction device might be handy for when Im raking out old mortar.

I'm still using a cheap Aldi corded one for the few occasions a year that I actually need it.

It has however cut through Concrete Gravel boards and Fence posts, Channelled a Concrete Path, Cut an old Mill Stone into quarters, as well as cutting up various old metal poles etc to take down the tip.

The Aldi diamond cutting discs were cheap and did a great job and last a long time, the standard discs for cutting metal not so much - I'd probably pay a bit more for some quality discs next time (but then again I don't have anything to compare it to!)

 

[Hedge]

Received more makita 40v stuff today. Only really because it was another cheap bundle including 2 batteries. Now I've got 4x 2.5ah and two chargers so can gradually pick up some bare tools etc.

I'm a sucker for buying stuff if I think the price is good.

 

[rodders]

Received more makita 40v stuff today. Only really because it was another cheap bundle including 2 batteries. Now I've got 4x 2.5ah and two chargers so can gradually pick up some bare tools etc.

I'm a sucker for buying stuff if I think the price is good.

Haha I do that as well. Bought a multi tool, sat in the garage for about 3 months before I used it, once.....lol. But it made that job super easy, so worth the money.

 

[CooK1E]

Exactly the same for me on the multi tool. Bought one and left in the garage. Used it the other day and wondered how I'd ever done without one - pretty sure it will be getting more use

 

[200sols]

Received more makita 40v stuff today. Only really because it was another cheap bundle including 2 batteries. Now I've got 4x 2.5ah and two chargers so can gradually pick up some bare tools etc.

I'm a sucker for buying stuff if I think the price is good.

They are very good tools. The XGT circular saw is excellent, probably my favourite saw.

 

[Mysterae_]

Received more makita 40v stuff today. Only really because it was another cheap bundle including 2 batteries. Now I've got 4x 2.5ah and two chargers so can gradually pick up some bare tools etc.

I'm a sucker for buying stuff if I think the price is good.

How do you find these deals? There's a few tools I'm waiting to buy for when I need them but if a deal is to be had I'll take it!

 

[Hedge]

How do you find these deals? There's a few tools I'm waiting to buy for when I need them but if a deal is to be had I'll take it!

The depths of Amazon lol.

This recent one was a VC002GLD22 vacuum. So that's 2x2.5ah batteries, a twin charger and the vacuum. Was a warehouse return and cost £322.

I justified it by considering the prices of batteries and charger alone and the vacuum itself is really good also.

Think it would retail at £600+

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[Mysterae_]

The depths of Amazon lol.

This recent one was a VC002GLD22 vacuum. So that's 2x2.5ah batteries, a twin charger and the vacuum. Was a warehouse return and cost £322.

I justified it by considering the prices of batteries and charger alone and the vacuum itself is really good also.

Think it would retail at £600+

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That's a total steal at that price and definitely the way to start getting in to the XGT battery system. Off to have a look now .

 

[Hedge]

That's a total steal at that price and definitely the way to start getting in to the XGT battery system. Off to have a look now .

The next one I want is the little hand held blower. Looks really good. Inflates and deflates and comes with tubes etc for blowing crap out of pcs and hard to reach places.